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.
Cleaning Aluminum w/ Stainless & EPDM Seals
Q. We have a new product that is filled with a silicone fluid. During the filling process excess fluid gets on the product. We have washed the parts in mineral spirits. The product is aluminum and stainless with EPDM seals. We believe the seals are being attacked by the mineral spirits. Is there a system you might have that will remove the silicone but not attack anything else?