New cold-Cleaning Systems Saves Energy

Called EcoCBase W3, it has two modes of operation whereby instead of using the system for washing components at 65ºC, at the touch of a button it may alternatively cold-clean at 35ºC to save electrical power. Sole UK agent is Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, which will launch the machine at the Surface World Show 2011.

Of front-loading design, the standard equipment has a single process chamber with flood washing, spray cleaning and vacuum drying. The latter employs an innovative technique that consumes half the energy required by conventional systems, leading to further cost and energy savings, yet is able to dry components fully even after a cold wash.

To the basic configuration may be retrofitted optional second and third immersion cleaning and rinsing stages within the same enclosed cabinet, with ultrasonics if required that consumes only 13 watts per litre. The system can also incorporate chemicals for component preservation. Programmable control is provided by the capable Siemens S7 with touch screen.

EcoCBase W3 has a small footprint of 2 m x 2.6 m and processes loads of up to 100 kg. It joins two further EcoCBase entry-level systems introduced last year (2010) for cleaning parts using non-halogenated hydrocarbons (C2) and polar or partially polar solvents (P2).

The EcoCBase C2, which will also be on show for the first time in the UK, is ideal for removing oils, greases, and swarf safely and economically. EcoCBase P2 has a wider range of uses and is aimed at machine shops that use a combination of coolants including neat cutting oil and high-additive oils comprising a mixture of solvent-based and aqueous constituents. Furthermore, the polar machine is suitable for paint stripping and removal of adhesives.