A few months ago we worked with a large engine reman company based in the UK. They had experienced two warranty comebacks in the previous 2 months and had been advised by the manufacturer that it was due to poor cleaning. Their cleaning process involved 120 hours of manual cleaning per week (3 men full time). 

In order to meet OEM contamination control standards we suggested changing to an automated combination cleaning system. We proposed using a Hot Tank as a primary wash combined with a Spray wash as secondary or final wash to achieve maximum cleanliness standards. The Hot Tank was used to clean and strip components of such unwanted contaminants as grease, oil, paint, powder coat, rust, gasket, and carbon. The spray wash was used as a secondary cleaner and also to spray corrosion inhibitor on the parts and and finish them off a good standard. The Rinse Divert model which has a 10 micron filtered rinse cycle met many of the OEM’s contamination control standards such as ISO4406. 

While an initial financial investment was needed by the company, by employing an Apollo Hot Tank and Spraywash combination system instead of 3 men to clean parts, the company experienced savings in labour and additionally an increase in productivity by freeing up the men to do more productive work.