MicroCare Calls on Industrial Manufacturers to Pre-Test Cleaning Fluids Before Full Production

MicroCare is urging aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturers to incorporate fluid pre-testing into their process development workflows before committing to full-scale production. As production complexity and regulatory scrutiny continue to increase, the company is highlighting the critical role that pre-tested cleaning processes play in protecting product quality, reducing rework, and meeting compliance requirements.

Through its MicroCare Critical Cleaning Lab, they test your parts, your contaminants, and your process. Not generic samples. “Manufacturers often assume that a high-quality solvent will simply work out of the box for their application,” said Elizabeth Norwood, Senior Chemist at MicroCare. “The reality is that even the best vapor degreasing fluid needs to be matched to the substrate, the contaminant, and the process parameters. Pre-testing at our Critical Cleaning Lab removes the guesswork and gives manufacturers documented confidence before production begins.”

The MicroCare Critical Cleaning Lab is equipped to evaluate a full range of cleaning scenarios, from delicate aerospace assemblies with exotic alloy requirements to high-volume automotive components where throughput and consistency are paramount. Lab engineers work directly with customer samples, apply MicroCare vapor degreasing fluids under controlled and simulated production conditions, and document results in a format that supports customer requirements, internal QA, and third-party audits.

Key Benefits of Pre-Testing at the MicroCare Critical Cleaning Lab:
 

• Confirms fluid effectiveness against specific soils, fluxes, and machining residues
• Finds any material compatibility concerns before production exposure
• Generates process documentation needed for industry certifications and audits
• Validates cleaning performance under realistic production parameters
• Reduces risk of costly rework, downtime, or field failures

The service is available to manufacturers currently evaluating vapor degreasing solutions, upgrading from aqueous systems, or scaling from prototype to full production. Initial consultations are offered at no charge.
Click here for more information or to schedule a Critical Cleaning Lab consultation.