Cleaning process

ReiTec technologies

From B for brush cleaning to U for ultrasonic cleaning, we offer you a wide range of processes. On this page, we inform you about the respective mode of operation and the matching application possibilities of the different technologies.

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Sinner’s circle

Cleaning process

The Sinner circle (pie chart) shows the interplay of the 4 crucial parameters for cleaning. The basic parameters for each cleaning are the

Chemistry (detergents, different types)
Mechanics (type of cleaning)
Temperature
Time

The sum of the 4 parameters always gives 100%.

Named after the surfactant chemist Herbert Sinner (* 1900 in Chemnitz, † 1988 in Hilden), former head of detergent application technology at Henkel.

Welche Wirkmechanismen haben die einzelnen Faktoren?

Chemistry

The task of the chemistry is to remove the dirt from the surface. Here, the binding forces of the impurities are released by chemical processes. It is important to choose the right cleaning agent in the right dosage.

Mechanics

Due to the mechanics of the cleaning, the holding forces of the impurities on the surface are overcome. Depending on the entire process, it is important to find the right mechanics, such as spray cleaning, immersion cleaning with ultrasound, brush cleaning, or other mechanical methods for cleaning.

Temperature

The temperature increases the effect of the chemical components, reduces the viscosity of the dirt and supports the drying process.

Time

The time is the duration of the performance of the other mechanisms of action.

Brush cleaning

During brush cleaning, the dirt on the workpieces is removed by different brushes. Depending on the type and requirements of the cleaning process, the laundry or the brush is moved.
Different movements such as Rotation of laundry and brush provide the appropriate cleaning result.

Flood Cleaning

In the flood cleaning, the cleaning chamber is flooded with the workpiece therein through the cleaning medium. By the flow of the workpiece flows around the corresponding flows and turbulence are generated. This will also remove contaminants from tapped holes and other cavities.
To support the flood cleaning, the workpiece can also be moved.

Spray cleaning

The spray cleaning is carried out with a liquid medium such as e.g. aqueous neutral cleaners, alkaline cleaners or solvents.
The cleaning medium is sprayed with a certain pressure on the workpiece to be cleaned. Due to the mechanical (kinetic) energy of the cleaning nozzles, the contamination is removed and washed away.

Immersion cleaning

The immersion cleaning is often done on workpieces with complex geometry. Such as B. parts with threads, background and blind holes. During immersion cleaning, the workpiece is completely immersed in the cleaning bath. The pollution of the parts is here in the first place
dissolved and removed by the chemical action of the detergent.

Dry cleaning

The dry cleaning takes place, as the name implies, without liquid or other cleaning agents.
Here, the workpiece is blown off only with air and thus the pollution removed.
This type of cleaning is particularly cost effective, e.g. for crankshafts, camshafts,
Cylinder heads, gears etc.
The workpiece is blown off at very high air speeds in combination with the necessary air nozzles. This cleaning method is particularly suitable for intermediate cleaning in the manufacturing process or for the separation of cooling lubricant systems and minimal quantity lubrication systems.

Ultrasonic cleaning

The ultrasonic cleaning is a supplement to the diving cleaning. The cleaning effect is due to cavitation. The ultrasound waves generate the smallest cavities, which immediately collapse again. These constantly evolving and disappearing voids create different flows that dissolve dirt and other buildup.

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