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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Agitation and cleaning

Question:
What important parameters need to be considered when selecting a cleaning method and detergent?

Answer:
Time constraints and volume of parts being cleaned affect choice of cleaning method and with it detergent. When a large number of parts must be cleaned quickly, then a fast, high-agitation method, such as spray washing, with an aggressive cleaner is preferable. Likewise, when cleaning fewer parts or batch-continuous quantities of smaller batches rather than the large quantities from continuous manufacturing of parts, ultrasonic soak cleaning with a milder cleaner is more appropriate for the wetting and emulsifying mechanisms.

Alconox, Inc has both high emulsifying and low foaming cleaners for your selected cleaning method. We also offer alkaline to acidic cleaners to target a range of residues. Sizes of liquid and powder detergents range from single unit (gal or 4 lbs box) to large bulk sizes (55 gal or 300 lbs drums).

Visit Alconox.com to find an appropriate cleaner.

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