•Beforecoating,glueing,soldering

•Beforeheattreatment

•Beforeelectroplating

•Beforeplasmaandgasnitration

•BeforePVD-,CVD-coating

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Ultrasoniccleaningsystemsformetalpartsbeforesurfacetreatment

Manufacturingprocesswithcleaningstepsbeforecoating,glueing,soldering

Mechanictreatment:Sawing,milling,drawing,forgingetc.

Grounding,vanishing,powdercoating,dipcoating

Manufacturingprocesswithcleaningstepsbeforeheattreatment(hardening,intermediateannealing)

Polishing,lapping,blasting

CleaningbeforeheattreatmentAim: Free from grease, without abrasion, stainless (RO-rinsing), corrosion-protected

Hardeninginthehardeningfurnace,plungingorsimilar,ifnecessary

CleaningbeforesurfacetreatmentAim: Free from grease, clean, in case of need corrosion-protected

CleaningbeforesurfacetreatmentAim: Free from grease, clean, lightened (aluminium), deoxidation

Glueing Soldering

CleaningafterheattreatmentAim: Decinder, deoxidation, if necessary, corrosion-protected

Manufacturingprocesswithcleaningstepsbeforeanodisingorelectroplating

Cleaningbeforesurfacetreatment:Aim: Free from grease, clean, lightened (aluminium, non-ferrous me-tals), deoxidised in case of need and temporarily corrosion-protected

Electroplating

Manufacturingprocesswithcleaningstepsbeforeplasma-orgasnitration

Cleaningbeforeplasma-orgasnitrationAim: Free from grease, abrasion free, stainless (RO-rinsing), removal of diffuse - in inhibitory layers (if necessary), corrosion-protected

Plasma-orgasnitration

Mechanicaltreatment:Vibraterydeburring,polishing,drawing,forging,moulding,

sawing,millingetc.

Polishing, lapping, ECM-deburring

Anodising

ManufacturingprocesswithcleaningstepsbeforePVD-orCVD-coating

PVD-,CVD-coating

Polishing,lapping,blasting,grinding,turning,milling

CleaningbeforePVD-orCVD-coatingAim: Free from grease, abrasion and Particle free, stainless (VE-rinsing), corrosion protected, clean room conditions (laminar flow)

STC/MTC50-200

Fully automatic standard ultrasonic cleaning equipments in different sizes for the cleaning of metal parts before surface treatment for high throughput. Free choice of process steps with extensive options.Advantages of the standard equipments:- Modular system depending on the individual process

requirements.- Ultrasonic equipment with multi frequency technology for the

different sensitive products.- Flexible integration into the production process (in line solution).- Process related flexibiliy of cleaning line and application.- Well proven components.- Graphically designed control system.- Process control production for constant quality.- Lower investment costs through standardization.- Adjustment of investment costs to the shortened product

lifecycles.

Standardproductsforthecoarse,fineandfinalcleaninginthemanufacturingprocess

Flex1und2X-tra250/550/800/1200/1600

Ultrasonic and rinsing equipments for the cleaning of metal parts before surface treatment with little throughput.Ultrasonic available in two multi frequency versions 25/45 kHz 35/130 kHz.Accessories: Agitation, pump filter unit for constant filtration.

X-traLine250/550/800/1200/1600

Modular system with standard devices for the cleaning of metal parts before surface treatment for small to medium throughput. Can be individually combined according to the process require-ments for a reproducible cleaning process.From manual devices to fully automatic versions with transport robot.

Advantages:- Proved industrial series devices in different sizes and versions.- From the single device to the automated equipment.- Elma X-tra line can be extended step by step according to your

needs and available budget.- Modular system for different cleaning requirements.- Extensive range of options and peripheral devices.- Short delivery time.- Plug & Clean. - Choice of different cleaning programs in connection with transport system.- Solvent device (flash point >55° C) can be integrated into an

X-tra Line.

X-tra550-3-WLT-Rob

Cleaning product: LensholderMaterial: Aluminium alloyPollution: Grease, lubricants & particlesCleaning result: Ready for coatingCleaning chemistry: elma clean 260 d&sProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Reverse osmosis (Rinsing)-Reverse osmosis(Rinsing-Ultrasound)-Warm air dryingFixed cycle: 5 min Periphery: Oil separator, filter pump, reverse osmosis equipment

Typicalequipmentversionsforthecoarseandfinecleaningofmetalpartsbeforecoating,glueing,soldering,electroplatingandanodising

KTA3-RotT

Cleaning product: Revolution transmitterMaterial: Non-corrosive steelPollution: Grease, corrosion protection oilCleaning result: AdhesiveCleaning chemistry: elma clean 110Process: Cleaning(Ultrasound)-Rinsing-ID-water (Ultrasound)-ID-water (Ultrasound)-centrifugal dryingThroughput: 6 batches/hMachine speciality: Cleaning in specially developed tool

X-tra550-4-WLT

Cleaning product: ToolsMaterial: Aluminiuml alloysPollution: Corrosion protection oilCleaning result: Ready for anodizingCleaning chemistry: elma clean 225Process: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-Rinsing-IE-water (Ultrasound)-blowing offThroughput: manual, sporadicPeriphery: filter pump, oil separator

T1120120-3-WLT

Cleaning product: Housings, plates, frames Material: Steel corrosive, aluminium alloyPollution: Corrosion protection oil, emulsionsCleaning result: Ready for powder-based varnishingCleaning chemistry: elma clean120, Elma KSProcess: Cleaning(Ultrasound)−Rinsing−Rinsing −Warm air dryingFixed cycle: 5 – 10 minPeriphery: Filter pumpMachine speciality: Steel parts are corrosion-protected

LRS55-7-WLT-LRS1Cleaning product: DisksMaterial: Copper, nickel, nickel-yttriumPollution: Deep-draw oilsCleaning result: Before galvanization (silver-plating)Cleaning chemistry: elma clean 112/212, elma clean 115CProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-ID-water (Ultrasound)-ID-water-Warm air dryerSize of batch: 15-20000 disks/batch Throughput: 2 millions disks/day Periphery: Oil separator, filter pumpMachine speciality: Bulk material in rotation basket

Typicalequipmentversionsforthecoarseandfinecleaningofmetalpartsbeforeheattreatment

X-tra550-3-WLT

Cleaning product: Cog wheelsMaterial: Corrosive steelPollution: Cutting oil, filingsCleaning result: Ready for hardeningCleaning chemistry: elma clean 210DE, Elma KSProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-ID-water (Ultrasound)-Warm air dryer Throughput: 5 batches/hPeriphery: Oil separator, filter pump, clean water circulation equipmentMachine speciality: Parts are corrosion-protected

LRS160-3-ABS-ULT

Cleaning product: Rocker arms and axlesMaterial: 42CrMo4Pollution: ECM-residues, oil, grease, preservation agents Cleaning result: Ready for plasma nitridingCleaning chemistry: elma clean 112/212, Elma KSProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing (Ultrasound)-ID-water-ID-water-ULT-ULT Size of batch: 400 x 600 x 400, weight 80kgThroughput: 7 min-cyclePeriphery: Filter pump, oil separator, microfiltration, ultrafiltrationMachine speciality: Parts are corrosion-protected

LRS160-3-ABSCleaning product: Cam shaftsMaterial: 42CrMo4Pollution: Filings, cooling lubricantsCleaning result: Ready for plasma nitridingsCleaning chemistry: elma clean 112/212, Elma KSProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Reverse osmosis(Ultrasound)-Re-verse osmosis (Rinsing)-ULT Throughput: 3 batches/hPeriphery: Filter pump, oil separator, reverse-osmosis equipment Machine speciality: Parts are corrosion-protected

Typicalequipmentversionsforthecoarseandfinecleaningofmetalpartsbeforeplasma-orgasnitriding

AccessoriesBesides the cleaning devices and equipments Elma offers a wide range of accessories.

Water treatment plant for the generation of softened city water, reosmosis water for the circulation in different classes of performances of 100 - 2400 l/h.

Pump-filter units for the continous bath care of cleaning and rinsing tanks.

Laminar flow modules for the generation of clean room conditions within closed cleaning equip-ments.

Treatment of solvent by separating of so-luble contaminations as f.e. fillers, pitches, protection.

LRS160-4-WLT

Cleaning product: Needles.Material: C100Pollution: Polishing paste.Cleaning result: Ready for coating before PVD-coating (TiN)Cleaning chemistry: elma clean 210, Elma KSProcess: (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-ID-water(Ultrasound)-ID-water (Rinsing)-Warm air dryerThroughput: 4 batches/hPeriphery: FPMachine speciality: Mainly carriers, parts are corrosion-protected

TypicalequipmentversionsforthecoarseandfinecleaningofmetalpartsbeforeCVD,PVDcoating

T1260-5-WLT-AIII

Cleaning product: ToolsMaterial: Steel 1.2343 corrosivePollution: Lapping- and abrasive agentsCleaning result: Ready for coating (TiN, PA-CVD)Cleaning chemistry: elma clean 110, Elma KSProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-ID-water (Rinsing)-ID-water (Rinsing)-Warm air dryerSize of batch: 700 x 300 x 700 volumePeriphery: Filter pump, oil separator, reverse-osmosis equipmentMachine speciality: Parts are corrosion-protected.

STC50-3-WLT-Rot

Cleaning product: Moulding tool Material: Hot-working steel, corrosivePollution: Residues of sand blasting with corundumCleaning result: ready for coating for CVD-coating Cleaning chemistry: elm clean 210, elma KSProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Reverse osmosis (Ultrasound)-Re-verse osmosis-Warm air dryer-Warm air dryerSize of batch: 300 x 200 x 300 mm with 15 moulding tools Throughput: 2 batches/h, 210 parts/7hPeriphery: Filter pumpMachine speciality: Exhausting device, turning gear, parts are corrosion-protected

X-tra550-4-WLT

Cleaning product: Moulding diesMaterial: High-speed steel REX 76Pollution: Water miscible cooling lubricants and polishing wax Cleaning result: Ready for coating before CVD-coating (TiN)Cleaning chemistry: EC 210, elma KSProcess: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-ID-water (Ultrasound)-ID-water-Warm air dryingThroughput: manualPeriphery: Filter pumpMachine speciality: Parts are corrosion-protected.

MTC50-5-WLT

Cleaning product: Cutting platesMaterial: Hard metalPollution Abrasive residues, emulsionsCleaning result: Ready for coating Cleaning chemistry: elma clean 215Process: Cleaning (Ultrasound)-Rinsing-Rinsing-ID-water (Ultra-sound)-ID-water-ULT with filterThroughput: 12 batches/hPeriphery: Filter pump

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ReferencelistAesculap-Werke Tuttlingen, GermanyGroz-Beckert AG Albstadt, GermanyPATT Filtration Montreal, Qc, CanadaUmformtechnik (UKM) Meißen, GermanyHäring Bubsheim, Germany

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polishing and lapping me-dia, corundum, silica sand, chips, oil, grease, aqueaous cooling lubricants, finger marks, dust and particles

after mechanical processing, polishing, lapping, sandblasting, ECM deburring

+ + + + + + elma clean 110

cleaning concentrate for the cleaning with ul-trasound, NaOH-based, emulsifying

3-5 vol%, highly alkaline

pH: 12-13

polishing and lapping me-dia, corundum, silica sand, chips, oil, grease, aqueaous cooling lubricants, finger marks, dust and particles

after mechanical processing, polishing, lapping, sandblasting, ECM deburring

+ + + + + elma clean 112 + elma clean 212

cleaning component and cleaning booster for the cleaning with ultrasound, KOH-based, demulsifying

3-5 vol% EC 112 with 0.3-0.5 vol%EC 212

highly alkaline; pH: 13-14

chips, oil, grease, aqueous cooling lubricants, finger marks, dust and particles

after mechanical processing

+ + + + elma clean 120

pulverized cleaning concentrate for the clea-ning with ultrasound, emulsifying

1-4 masse% alkaline

pH: 12-12.5

chips, aqueous cooling lubricant, fingerprints, dust and particles

after mechanical process

+ + + + elma clean 225

cleaning concentrate for ultrasonic cleaning, mostly demulsifying

2-5 vol% alkaline pH: 11-12

lime soaps, aqueous cooling lubricants, grease, oil, dust and finger marks

after mechanical processing

+ + + + + elma clean 260

dip&splash (EC 260 d&s)

suitable for ultrasonic immersion baths and for spray cleaning, demul-sifying

1 - 2 vol%ig neutral pH: 7 - 8

lime, rust, oxide, dust and finger marks

after mechanical processing

+ + + + elma clean 115C

cleaning concentrate for the cleaning with ultra-sound, based on citric acid, emulsifying

1-3 vol% acid

pH: 2.5-3

polishing media, corundum, silica sand, finger marks, dust and particles

after polishing, sandblasting, ECM deburring

+ + + + + + elma clean 210

cleaning concentrate for the cleaning with ultrasound, emulsifying, contains corrosion inhibitors

2-5 vol% mildly alkaline

pH: 8-8.5

polishing media, oil, grease, dust, fingerprints particles

after mechanical processing as cutting, blasting, grinding

+ + + + + elma clean 210DE

cleaning concentrate for ultrasonic cleaning, de-mulsifying, can be used for splash-cleaning

1-4 vol% neutral

pH: 7.5-8

polishing and grinding media, corundum, silica sand, finger marks, dust and particles

after polishing, sand-blasting, grinding

+ + + elma clean 215

cleaning concentrate for the cleaning with ultrasound, based on phosphoric acid, emul-sifying

1-5 vol% highly acid pH: 0.5-1.5

corrosion protection after cleaning

after the aqueous cleaning of surfaces that are sensitive to corrosion

+ + + + + + elma KS temporary corrosion protection, aqueous, as additive for rinsing baths

0.1-0.5 vol% neutral

pH: 7.5-8

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