Industrial cleaning fluids for parts washers.
EdjeTech matches cleaning chemistry to the parts washer, workpiece material, soil, and operating conditions using the T.A.C.T. method. The product line covers immersion, acid, spray-wash, vibratory, and ultrasonic applications.
- 5 washer types
- immersion, acid, spray, vibratory, ultrasonic
- 20 cleaners
- across the MET-KLEEN, Q-BRITE, Q-KLEEN, RUST KLEEN lines
- 3 chemistries
- oil-rejecting, oil-dispersing, emulsifying
- T.A.C.T.
- time · agitation · concentration · temperature
Select cleaning chemistry using T.A.C.T.
Cleaning performance depends on four operating variables: time, agitation, concentration, and temperature. The chemistry must be compatible with the washer and its operating range.
- TTimeDwell across the cycleHow long the parts are exposed to the cleaner across pre-wash, each wash and rinse stage, and drying. Cleaner selection must account for the available dwell time in each stage.
- AAgitationHow the fluid movesThe washer may use spray nozzles, ultrasonic energy, or basket immersion. Chemistry must match the agitation method. Spray washers require low-foam or non-foaming cleaners to prevent foam-over.
- CConcentrationDetergent to water ratioConcentration below or above the required range can cause rust, foaming, residue, or poor cleaning. Maintaining the specified concentration also controls concentrate use.
- TTemperatureWash-water heatSome cleaners operate at ambient temperature. Higher temperature can accelerate cleaning and drying, while excessive heat can affect workpiece stability or cooling time.
Oil separation, dispersion, and emulsification
Oil-handling chemistry affects bath life, oil removal, rinsing, and maintenance requirements. Each product below uses one of three approaches.
- Oil-rejecting
Separates oil at the bath surface
Lifted oil separates to the surface, where it can be skimmed off. Surface separation supports longer bath life and rust protection in applicable single-stage spray washers.
- Oil-dispersing
Disperses oil and soil into fine particles
Oil and soil are dispersed into fine particles, suspended, and flushed from the surface with the rinse instead of collecting at the top of the bath.
- Emulsifying
Suspends loosened dirt
Breaks up and holds loosened dirt in suspension so it does not redeposit on the cleaned part. Suited to soak tanks carrying heavy free oils. Emulsifying cleaners must remain isolated from coolant sent to a C.R.O.S.S. system.
Compare cleaners by washer type
Select your washer below to see the cleaners formulated for it, with concentration, operating pH, temperature range, metal safety, and the soils each removes. Request the data sheet for any product.
| Cleaner | Chemistry | Cleaning duty | Concentration | pH | Temperature range | Metals | Soils removed |
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Products marked for multiple washer types are formulated for each listed application. For the complete data sheet, pricing, and a recommendation based on the soil and workpiece material, request the product data sheets.
Get parts clean in your existing washer
Remove oil, grease, and residue so your parts leave the washer ready for the next operation.