Parts Washing Fluids and Powders

Discover specialized parts washing fluids and powders, optimizing cleanliness with our expertly formulated T.A.C.T approach for diverse industrial needs.

There are many types and brands of parts washers and just as many kinds of parts washing fluids. The important thing is to get your parts clean! Different parts washers have different features and some are custom-built based specifically on need.

The one thing that stays true in all parts washing applications is the fact that you have to have T.A.C.T. No, we are not talking about speaking kindly to your parts or trying not to offend them. I am talking about the acronym T.A.C.T. which is Time – Agitation – Concentration – Temperature.

T.A.C.T Is The Key To An Effective and Efficient Parts Washing System
  • Time is how long the parts are exposed to the parts cleaner for the entire washing process. Time is important because cleaners are built to remove residues based on the wash cycle. They need time to work. Time covers the entire wash process. Pre-wash, number of wash stages, number of rinse stages, and drying time.
  • Agitation is the type of fluid movement the washer creates. Agitation is important so the correct cleaner can be used. Parts washer fluid should have the chemistry for the type of agitation the parts washer provides. Spray washers push detergent water through spray nozzles to create a type of scrubbing action to remove soils. An Ultrasonic washer uses ultrasonic waves for agitation, Immersion systems like lift tanks move the parts in a basket up and down to create agitation. There are many more ways to create agitation and some washers use a combination of agitation. The agitation created by the washer is a determining factor when deciding on a parts washer fluid. For example, a low-foaming/no-foam parts washer fluid should be used in spray washers.
  • Concentration is the ratio of detergent concentrate to water. Too lean of a mixture or too rich of a concentration could cause rust, foaming, residue on the parts, poor cleaning or a myriad of other issues. Maintaining the proper concentration also reduces the amount of detergent concentrate used, which in turn reduces the amount purchased.
  • Temperature is how hot the wash water is. Today’s detergent chemistry is so advanced that some detergents can be run at ambient temperature (basically room temperature). Temperature also helps dry the parts when they come out of the washer. If you wash a plate in warm water and place it in the dish rack and wash another in hot water and place it in the same dish rack, the plate washed in hot water will dry before the first dish. Temperature is also important to the parts being washed. You don’t want it so hot that it deforms the parts or takes a long time to cool down or dry.

Once T.A.C.T. is dialed in then you have a successful wash plan and can expect consistent results!

How to Select the Right Kind of Parts Washing Fluid

Parts washing fluids is major in cleaning parts and is affected by all facets of T.A.C.T. as well as the type of washer in use. The selection guide below will help get you the right detergent for your type of washer. Examine the grid and find the detergent that matches your washing criteria then send EdjeTech Services an e-mail and we will be happy to answer any questions and provide product data sheets and pricing.

  • Oil-rejecting cleaners split oils to the top for easy skimming
  • Oil-dispersing cleaners break up the soil into fine particles, which are then suspended and flushed off the surface
  • Emulsifying cleaners break up and suspend loosened dirt to keep it from settling back on the cleaned surface

Immersion Cleaners: Lift Tanks and Soak Tanks

Product Description Chemistry Type Concentration Range Avg. Oper. pH Oper. Temp. Range Metal Safety Soils Removed Cleaning Power Performance Benefits
MET-KLEEN 118
Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner
Oil-dispersing Liquid 3-9% 8.9 Ambient-140 F (60 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Oil
Carbon
Organic Materials
Light to Moderate Duty
Superior in-process protection
Very operator friendly due to low pH and mild alkalinity.
May also be used in spray wash and ultrasonic cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 130E
Emulsifying Multi-Metal Soak Tank Cleaner
Emulsifying Liquid 2-9% 10.9 Ambient-180 F (82 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Grease & Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Moderate to Heavy Duty
Emulsifies free oils so they do not redeposit onto parts
Good rust protection
May also be used in spray wash cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 165
Alkaline Rust Stripper
Oil-rejecting Liquid 30-50% 13.6 180 F-200 F (82 C-93 C) Fe Rust Heavy Duty
Designed to remove red rust from ferrous parts
Rapid stripping action with no corrosive fumes. Does not require special tank linings or neutralizing after stripping
May also be used in spray wash cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 175
Neutral pH Rust Stripper
Oil-rejecting Liquid 10-30% 6.9 140 F-200 F (60 C-93 C) Fe Rust Moderate Duty
Very operator friendly due to neutral pH and easy disposal
MET-KLEEN 117
Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS****
MET-KLEEN 140
Aluminum Spray Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS****
MET-KLEEN 146
Heavy Duty, Low Residue, Spray Wash Ferrous Metal Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS****
MET-KLEEN 150
Extra Heavy Duty Spray Wash Metal Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS****
Q-BRITE 542
Rust Stripper & Brightener
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER ACID CLEANERS****

Acid Cleaners

Product Description Chemistry Type Concentration Range Avg. Oper. pH Oper. Temp. Range Metal Safety Soils Removed Cleaning Power Performance Benefits
Q-BRITE 542
Rust Stripper & Brightener
Emulsifying Liquid 3-5% 2.4 Ambient-200 F (93 C) Fe Rust Light to Moderate Duty
Used to brighten tungsten carbide
May be used in immersion cleaning applications
Q-BRITE 986
Burnishing Compound & Brightener
Oil-dispersing Liquid 3-5% 3.2 Ambient-200 F (93 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Tarnish Light to Moderate Duty
Brightens weathered or tarnished material such as copper and brass
Q-KLEEN 180
Acid descaler for spray washers
Oil-dispersing Liquid 5-10% 1.4 Ambient-180 F (82 C) Al
Fe
Scale
Inorganic deposits
Heavy Duty
Dissolves hard water salts, rust and scale build-up typically found to clog nozzles and lines in spray washers after extended use
Works in less than one hour
Inhibited to reduce acid attack on the metal equipment
RUST KLEEN 936
Acid Rust Stripper
Oil-dispersing Liquid 5-10% 1.2 Ambient-180 F (82 C) Fe Rust Moderate Duty
Can be used up to 180oF (82oC) to enhance rust stripping efficiency.
Inhibited to reduce acid attack on the metal equipment

Spray Wash Cleaners

Product Description Chemistry Type Concentration Range Avg. Oper. pH Oper. Temp. Range Metal Safety Soils Removed Cleaning Power Performance Benefits
MET-KLEEN 105
Alkaline Spray Wash and Rust Preventative
Oil-rejecting Liquid 3-5% 10.5 Ambient-140 F (60 C) Fe Cutting fluids
Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon
Organic / inorganic Materials
Light to Moderate Duty
Specifically formulated for single stage washers where the fluid needs to clean and provide rust protection
Low foaming with excellent oil rejection for easy skimming
Silicate-free
MET-KLEEN 110S
Economical Spray Wash Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 3-10% 10.8 Ambient-160 F (71 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Organic / inorganic Materials
Moderate Duty
General purpose cleaner and rust preventative
For use in all types of industrial spray wash applications from single stage washer to multi-stage washer and intensive flood washers
Low foaming
Long bath life
MET-KLEEN 117
Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 3-9% 9.5 Ambient-140 F (60 C) Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Oil
Carbon
Organic Materials
Light to Moderate Duty
Lower pH and milder alkalinity makes this premium cleaner very operator friendly and non-staining to ferrous alloys and yellow metals
Low foaming with excellent oil rejection for easy skimming
May also be used in immersion and ultrasonic cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 120S
Low Residue Spray Wash Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 3-10% 9.8 Ambient-140 F (60 C) Fe Cutting fluids
Oil
Carbon
Organic / Inorganic Materials
Light Duty
Silicate-free multi-purpose cleaner with superior in-process corrosion protection (Better rust protection than MET-KLEEN 110S)
For use in all types of industrial spray wash applications from single stage washer to multi-stage washer and intensive flood washers
Low foaming with excellent oil rejection for easy skimming
Long bath life
Moderate pH reduces possibility of skin irritation
MET-KLEEN 130N
Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 2-10% 11.0 Ambient-180 F (82 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Grease & Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Organic / inorganic Materials
Heavy Duty
Multi-metal cleaner with good rust protection
Low foaming with excellent oil rejection for easy skimming
MET-KLEEN 140
Aluminum Spray Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 2-10% 12.2 Ambient-140 F (60 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Grease & Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Organic / inorganic Materials
Moderate Duty
Multi-metal cleaner with superior in-process corrosion protection.
Best option for aluminum
Low foaming
Long bath life
May also be used in immersion and ultrasonic cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 146
Heavy Duty, Low Residue, Spray Wash Ferrous Metal Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 2-10% 11.4 Ambient-180 F (82 C) Fe Cutting fluids
Grease & Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Organic / inorganic Materials
Heavy Duty
Silicate-free cleaner with superior in-process corrosion protection
Removes “varnished’ oils
Low foaming with excellent oil rejection for easy skimming
May also be used in immersion and ultrasonic cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 150
Extra Heavy Duty Spray Wash Metal Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 2-10% 11.2 100 F- 180 F (38-82 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Grease & Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Organic / inorganic Materials
Extra Heavy Duty
Multi-metal cleaner with in-process corrosion protection
Very low foaming with excellent oil rejection for easy skimming
High alkalinity requires non-ferrous metals to be rinsed to prevent staining
May also be used in immersion cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN 195S
Powdered Spray Wash Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 2-8 oz./gal. 13.0 >120 F (49 C) Fe Cutting fluids
Grease & Oil
Drawing & polishing compounds
Carbon & baked on residue
Organic / inorganic Materials
Extra Heavy Duty
Super heavy duty metal cleaner and degreaser with good rust protection
Primarily for use in spray washers and other applications where little or no foam can be tolerated
Economical, concentrated powder
May also be used in immersion cleaning applications
MET-KLEEN XHP
Extreme High Pressure Spray Wash Cleaner
Oil-rejecting Liquid 3-5% 8.1-8.5 Ambient-140 F (66 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Oil
Carbon
Organic Materials
Light Duty
For use in enclosed spray washers operating at 2,000-10,000 psi
Low foaming eliminates foam-outs
Excellent sort-term corrosion protection
Highly resistant to bacterial and fungal attack
Low pH promotes operator acceptance and reduces the possibility of skin irritation
MET-KLEEN 118
Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER IMMERSION CLEANERS****
MET-KLEEN 130E
Emulsifying Multi-Metal Soak Tank Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER IMMERSION CLEANERS****
MET-KLEEN 165
Alkaline Rust Stripper
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER IMMERSION CLEANERS****

Vibratory Cleaners

Product Description Chemistry Type Concentration Range Avg. Oper. pH Oper. Temp. Range Metal Safety Soils Removed Cleaning Power Performance Benefits
MET-KLEEN 113
Ultrasonic Immersion Metal Cleaner
Oil-dispersing Liquid 1-5% 8.9 Ambient-100 F (38 C) Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Organic/inorganic Materials
Light Duty
Multi-metal cleaner with good rust protection
MET-KLEEN 117
Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS*****
MET-KLEEN 118
Multi-Purpose Metal Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS*****
MET-KLEEN 140
Aluminum Spray Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS*****
MET-KLEEN 935
Vibratory Finishing Cleaner
****SEE INFORMATION UNDER SPRAY WASH CLEANERS*****

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Product Description Chemistry Type Concentration Range Avg. Oper. pH Oper. Temp. Range Metal Safety Soils Removed Cleaning Power Performance Benefits
MET-KLEEN 935
Vibratory Finishing Cleaner
Oil-dispersing Liquid 2-5% 7.7 Ambient Al
Fe
Yellow metals
Cutting fluids
Organic/inorganic Materials
Light Duty
Mild alkaline, multi-metal cleaner with in-process corrosion protection
Keeps abrasive material clean and free of dirt loading
Low foaming surfactants to prevent pump cavitations and foam-outs
Lower pH and milder alkalinity makes this cleaner very operator friendly and non-staining to ferrous alloys and yellow metals
May also be used in ultrasonic cleaning applications

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