The degreasing equipment used for a job depends on the volume of degreasing necessary, the type of grease to be removed, and the utilization of the part after degreasing. For example, simple jobs that a mechanic may perform, wipe-down solvents and portable pressure washers will usually do the trick. Industrial greasing, on the other hand, relies on more sophisticated degreasing equipment like vapor degreasers, ultrasonic degreasers, or aqueous degreasing systems, such as immersion parts washers. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Alliance Manufacturing, Inc.
Fond du Lac, WI | 800-969-7960Alliance Manufacturing, Inc. specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of aqueous parts washers and parts cleaning systems for the industrial products market. Our engineers have developed a full line of aqueous parts cleaning systems, including belt, chain, monorail, and more.
TEMCO Parts Washers
Edmond, OK | 800-245-1869A family-based business since 1978 with an emphasis on products made in the USA, Temco has an underlying goal of Simplicity and Reliability with all its products. We carry a large inventory of machines and parts. We also carry Temco detergents that are specially blended for fast and rigorous cleaning. With our customer support and exceptional manufacturing abilities, Temco is focused on building the best parts washers on the market to facilitate a quick customer ROI.
Niagara Systems, LLC
Mentor, OH | 440-259-2500Niagara Systems LLC has offered turnkey custom parts washing systems for over 80 years. With our customization capabilities, our parts washing systems stand out from the competition.
Cleaning Technologies Group
Cincinnati, OH | 800-248-9274We are industry leaders and innovators in the world of parts washers. We offer an extensive list of parts washing equipment, from automotive washers to precision washers for medical industries.
Great Lakes Finishing Equipment
South Elgin, IL | 708-345-5300Great Lakes Finishing Equipment, Inc. specializes in supplying parts washers for even the most demanding cleaning jobs. Equipment includes table washers, drum washers, aqueous rotary baskets, aqueous belt washing systems, & more. Let our parts washing specialists assist you with your specific washing applications. Contact us today for all of your parts washer needs.
Midvale Industries, Inc.
St. Louis, MO | 800-341-0043Midvale Industries is your one-stop source for all of your part finishing needs. From wheel blast finishing to vibratory deburring, steel abrasives to wheat starch, we stock a full line of what you need to get the job done. Our knowledgeable sales force is ready to assist you with solutions.
Model T50 Industrial Parts Washer - TEMCO Parts WashersVapor degreasers work by removing grease from a part suspended directly above boiling solvent in a cloud of vapor. A temperature difference between the hot vapor and the part, which is cooler, causes the cloud of degreasing solvent vapor to condense on the surface of the parts and dissolve the grease. Following this method of cleaning, a part may be further cleaned with ultrasonic or immersion cleaning.
Industrial Degreasing Equipment - TEMCO Parts WashersVapor degreasing is used for electronic components and parts that could get damaged by water immersion. Vapor degreasing equipment is generally manufactured in at least two designs that are differentiated by the solvent type used in the cleaning process. One uses n-propyl bromide and chlorinated solvents like TCE, while the others use fluorinated solvents like hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and vapor degreasers. Degreasing equipment made to use HFC, and solvents like it, are considered to be more environmentally friendly, which is a big selling point for manufacturers and other customers.
The next type of degreasing equipment, ultrasonic degreasers, uses transducers to create ultrasonic sound waves that break up the grease on a part's surface. This method is primarily used on biotechnology and pharmaceutical parts and small systems, often in conjunction with other cleaning methods. Ultrasonic degreasing equipment is comparatively expensive, but it does remove grease and soils from porous material such as brass, which does make it superior to other metal degreasing equipment.
Finally, aqueous or water-based degreasers use special equipment to remove oil from parts only needing light to moderate cleaning. Aqueous degreasing equipment uses biodegradable or water-based detergent less hazardous to operators and the environment. Depending on the degreaser's design, contaminants may be emulsified and removed or separated and mechanically skimmed from the surface.
Degreasing equipment is a great option for parts cleaning that will help you clean more efficiently, thoroughly, and with less strain to your workers. It will aid any industrial parts cleaning application, especially for your more complex parts or parts that require more effort to clean. When considering the degreasing equipment you will buy, remember that solvents used in industrial cleaning are considered hazardous materials and should be used and disposed according to strict guidelines.
