Q: Can Alconox Inc. recommend a detergent for scale removal from stainless parts in an ultrasonic? A: Sure can. The best scale removing detergent for manual cleaning of stainless steel parts is Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent. Citranox detergent is a mild acid, high chelating detergent for high performance removal of metal oxides, scale, salts and inorganic … [Read more...] about Scale Removal from Stainless Parts
Metalworking & Precision Manufacturing
FABTECH 2019 Expo Admission is On Us
Visit Alconox Inc. at FABTECH 2019, November 11-14, in Chicago at McCormick Place. Receive complimentary entry to the Expo using code FBCCAI and use code FINISHING30 for 30% off education sessions. Stop by booth #B19004 to receive our unique gifts, expert technical support for your critical cleaning applications and detergent samples. Our critical cleaning detergents … [Read more...] about FABTECH 2019 Expo Admission is On Us
Industrial Parts Cleaning Detergents: Epoxy Coated Neodymium Magnets
Q. We are looking to clean epoxy coated Neodymium donut magnets. Any oils or contaminants need to be removed prior to epoxy coating. What recommendations can Alconox Inc. provide? A. The key to the cleaning is going to be very specific to which stage of the process we are concerned with. Typically the first cleaning step should be done after forming and … [Read more...] about Industrial Parts Cleaning Detergents: Epoxy Coated Neodymium Magnets
Shelf Life of Opened Detergent Concentrate
Q. What is the shelf life of Liquinox concentrate after it has been opened? A. Liquinox® Critical Cleaning Liquid Detergent conforms to its 2 years from date of manufacture shelf life as long as the bottle is kept closed in between use. Incidental opening and closing of the bottle to pour out liquid for use, and the resulting increased head space air in the bottle, container, … [Read more...] about Shelf Life of Opened Detergent Concentrate
Automated and Ultrasonic Cleaning of P20 Steel
Q. Can you assist in cleaning and removing rust and corrosion from P20 steel? We are considering different cleaning methods. Will that change the detergent recommendation? A. P20 is a low carbon mold steel and can be safely cleaned with an acidic detergent, which excels at removing inorganic residues like salts and oxidation. For manual cleaning (scrubbing, soaking … [Read more...] about Automated and Ultrasonic Cleaning of P20 Steel