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In the world of vapor degreasing, there are three types of solvent degreasing systems. Mono-solvent cleaning, azeotrope cleaning and co-solvent /bi-solvent cleaning. Of them all, bi-solvent cleaning is perhaps the most complex but also the most powerful. We’ll explain what each method is and how to use them. We will also look at how to…

In the world of precision cleaning, there are four common process choices for engineers. Hydrocarbon cleaning, aqueous cleaning, semi-aqueous cleaning, and solvent cleaning with vapor degreasers. Each method has its strength and weaknesses, but one of the most environmentally acceptable choice for critical cleaning is vapor degreasing with modern specialty fluids. This is particularly true…

Flexible cleaning processes help produce reliable products. Critical cleaning processes are in many industries from electronics to telecommunications to aerospace and medical devices. They all require different degrees of ‘clean’. But one common characteristic that defines “critical cleaning” is that if the cleaning is not done properly, the product simply will not function reliably for…

At most companies the emphasis is on cutting operating costs. And there is one potentially large source of savings in the parts cleaning department. Consider switching your aqueous or other cleaning system for a small, fast and efficient vapor degreaser. Today, many innovative manufacturers are doing just that, simply to save money on their electric…

Building sustainability into your cleaning process is a manufacturing effort that has been growing for years. Prior to the turn of the century, most metal fabricating companies and machine shops only concerned themselves with preventing pollution and protecting their workers’ health and safety. But over the past two decades their focus has widened. Today, many…

Today, most metal fabricators and machine shops typically have two parts cleaning options. Aqueous water-based cleaning, or solvent-based cleaning inside a vapor degreaser. Both methods can provide quality cleaning results. However, each has its distinct drawbacks and advantages.Aqueous or water cleaningAqueous cleaning is a process which uses water and chemical additives to get parts clean.…