Q: We are having trouble removing polyurethane glue from stainless steel bolts. A: Adherent residues can be tough. And clearly glue is adherent, per design. For this application we want to increase temperature to expedite the cleaning effort as much as possible, and soften the glue. We also want to up the concentration to ensure having sufficient detergent … [Read more...] about Removing Polyurethane Glue From Stainless Steel Bolts
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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
Parts Cleaning: Removing Residue from Gold Plating
Q: Our gold plating process leaves some residue and someone recommended chlorine bleach for cleaning, but we're afraid that will negatively effect the finish. Can Alconox assist with safely removing residues from gold plating? Should we use a soak or ultrasonic cleaning process? A: Yes we can and you're right to reconsider bleach. Let's start by addressing the ideal … [Read more...] about Parts Cleaning: Removing Residue from Gold Plating
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
Choosing Ideal Detergent for Cleaning Metal Parts
Q. We are currently writing a protocol for conducting a process validation activity for our cleaning procedures for metal parts after our machining manufacturing process. What are the differences between cleaning effectiveness of Alconox detergents for cleaning various metallic surfaces such as stainless steel, titanium and cobalt chrome? Also, does Alconox detergent … [Read more...] about Choosing Ideal Detergent for Cleaning Metal Parts