The best results were achieved thanks to the Unix 120 SZD industrial parts washer, a versatile cleaning system designed to effectively treat mechanical components exposed to extreme contamination and intensive maintenance cycles.
Customer requirements
A company specialised in the maintenance of automotive components required an effective solution for clutch disc cleaning contaminated with large amounts of high-viscosity solid grease, with the aim of optimising subsequent maintenance operations.
The main objectives of the industrial cleaning process were:
- automate previously manual cleaning operations
- achieve deep cleaning without manual finishing
- improve washing fluid management
- eliminate foam generation caused by grease contamination
- reduce processing times and operating costs
The adopted industrial cleaning solution
The customer’s requirements were solved with a high-performance industrial parts washer equipped with:
- oversized high-pressure pump delivering 400 l/min at 5 bar
- double washing ramp with specially designed customised nozzles
- strategic nozzle positioning to ensure complete coverage of surfaces and internal cavities
- DISOIL-P oil and grease separation system to extend washing fluid life
The cleaning cycle was optimised with:
- automatic degreasing phase: 30 minutes
- final blow-off phase: 2 minutes
Thanks to the combined action of high-pressure water, controlled temperature and professional detergents, the high-viscosity grease was completely removed, restoring clutch discs to optimal conditions for subsequent processing.
Chemical treatment process
The excellent cleaning results were achieved through the combination of high-pressure water jets sprayed from multiple angles and the degreasing action of Teknox professional detergents:
- Teknox XL10 (3%) for grease removal
- PROMETAL to protect more delicate component surfaces
- ASH to prevent grease transformation into foam
This combination ensured outstanding cleaning quality, bringing the components back to an almost “like-new” condition.
The removed grease was then extracted from the treatment tank through the DISOIL-P oil separation system, maximising cleaning performance and ensuring:
- improved efficiency of the washing fluid
- reduced system contamination
- longer operating life of the industrial cleaning system
Results achieved
The implementation of the Unix 120 SZD industrial parts washer provided significant benefits:
- complete removal of high-viscosity grease
- reduced cleaning cycle times
- lower operating costs
- elimination of manual finishing operations
- improved process efficiency and repeatability
The use of the Unix 120 SZD industrial parts washer enabled the customer to achieve a highly efficient, automated and sustainable clutch disc cleaning process.
The customised high-pressure cleaning system significantly improved treatment quality, reduced maintenance costs and increased overall production efficiency.
