Cleaning Stainless Steel Weldments
Q. We need recommendations for cleaning stainless steel weldments. A Walter weld cleaning machine is being used. We have tried using Luminox® but sometimes it does not produce satisfactory results.
A. Luminox® is a very light duty cleaner used to remove light oils and tiny particulates from delicate substrates. Generally, stainless steel is not considered a delicate substrate. In this case…
Degreasing Aluminum with Alconox, Inc. Cleaners
Cleaning aluminum that is unpassivated or freshly cut, abraded, polished, turned or drilled will require different procedures than aluminum that has been allowed to form a passive layer. Read more…
Removing TRIM® Coolant
Q. I am trying to remove TRIM® coolant on painted machine surfaces.
A.In general, TRIM® coolants can be removed from painted machine surfaces using a 1% soak solution of warm Liquinox™ (120°F, 1.25 oz/gal or 10 mL/L) followed immediately by a clean water rinse, and drying.
Eliminating Need for Ultrasonic Bath?
Q: We are looking to replace our detergent for cutting oil removal and possibly move away from using an ultrasonic bath. Can you help? A: We would recommend Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner for removal of cutting oil from stainless parts. It…
Leak Detection Detergent
Q. We need a liquid soap to be used for leak detection and also as a lubricant. Do you sell anything that will work?
A. Liquinox® detergent has good foaming characteristics for leak detection and also has lubricity as a lubricant.