Aqueous Cleaning

Aqueous cleaning is a technique that requires the submersion of parts in a water-based solution. This technique is popular because it removes many contaminants, is environmentally friendly, and can be used on various substrates without damaging them. 

Aqueous cleaning involves specialized equipment, such as ultrasonic tanks or sprays cleaning systems.

Solvent Cleaning

When traditional cleaning methods, such as water and detergent, are ineffective, solvent cleaning becomes the alternative. The solvents used in the process are selected based on their ability to dissolve specific contaminants and compatibility with the cleaned material. Solvent cleaning involves immersing the material in bath solvent and rinsing it using a vacuum or compressed air. 

Office cleaners in Billings, MT, commonly use this technique in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical facilities.

Ultrasonic Cleaning

In ultrasonic cleaning, the material to be cleaned is placed in a tank filled with a cleaning solution, which may be a solvent, water, or a combination of both. High-frequency sound waves are introduced into the solution, causing millions of tiny bubbles to form and collapse. This creates a scrubbing action that removes contaminants from the surface of the material being cleaned.

The frequency and intensity of the sound waves can be adjusted to optimize the cleaning process. Ultrasonic cleaning is known for cleaning complex shapes and hard-to-reach areas.

High-Pressure Spray Cleaning

High-pressure spray cleaning uses a water jet to blast out any impurities from the surface of the material cleaned. This technique is commonly used in industrial applications to clean large or complex parts and components, such as machinery, engines, and turbines.

Wipe Cleaning

This technique utilizes particle-free wipes to wipe delicate surfaces, usually deionized with water or a cleaning solution. Wipe cleaning is commonly used in industries such as electronics and medical device manufacturing, where a high degree of cleanliness is required.

Flush Cleaning

Flush cleaning uses turbulent velocity by directing the cleaning solution onto the material’s surface using a nozzle or other delivery mechanism. This technique is applied when a high-pressure spray alone cannot clean internal pathways like tubes and pipes.

Vacuum Breakout

Vacuum breakout precision cleaning uses a vacuum baking machine to dissipate and eliminate hydrocarbon contaminants from sensitive equipment. Commonly used in industries such as semiconductor and optics manufacturing, where even small amounts of contamination can significantly impact product quality and performance.