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Value-Added Critical Cleaning of Industrial Molds

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:19 pm
by Magneto
You have probably put a lot of time and effort into the right design, the right mechanical tools, and the right Q.C. protocol and software for building and maintaining industrial molds. Investing the time to choose the best industrial cleaning processes is worth the effort.

Relatively easy to adopt changes can yield tremendous benefits, so this article will provide a few ideas to improve your mold cleaning processes, improve your bottom line and set you above the competition.

Contaminants Impact Performance

Soil is matter out of place. Soil accumulates during manufacture and use of molds. If small particles, metal or plastic fines, mold release compounds, or any other process material interferes with the performance of the mold, you have to remove it. However, cleaning should be value-added for all applications; mold cleaning is no exception

Identify All of the Cleaning Processes

Cleaning is removing soil. To be sure that you are actually identifying your cleaning processes, keep in mind that industrial and critical cleaning usually involves:
Chemicals
Force
Time
Temperature

Even if you use water with no additives, water is acting as a chemical. Cleaning can occur in a sink-on-drum parts washer full of mineral spirits, in a tub of soapy water, and in a large, overhead conveyor washer. Have a look at your written documentation; and then walk around the shop floor to see what is actually happening. Some common cleaning problems with cleaning agents are summarized in Table 1.
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Re: Value-Added Critical Cleaning of Industrial Molds

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:41 pm
by jennyj
could you please recommend cleaning chemicals for industrial oven cleaning, as we are now looking at taking on this service for our customers.
As follows
Non caustic oven cleaning chemical for domestic and industrial use, also a heavy duty caustic grease and carbon solution for use in our dip tank for the oven components, and finally stainless steel cleaner.
I look forward to your recommendation at your earliest convenience.

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Re: Value-Added Critical Cleaning of Industrial Molds

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:52 pm
by frederickdixon
Every industrial site needs to be cleaned, as things get dirty and if this dirt is allowed to escalate, it can lead to the equipment breaking down prematurely. To keep things running smoothly you will want to make sure that it is as clean as possible. Industrial cleaning is an essential service for these companies, so make sure that you have the industrial services that you need.