Automatic Gun Cleaning System – Case Study 20710
Tuesday, 06 October 2020
Background: The military and large civilian police departments have thousands of guns at their practice ranges. These guns need to be cleaned and kept in top shape. Parts Cleaning Problem: Cleaning each gun by hand is extremely time consuming and virtually impossible during busy times. Most ranges need an automatic parts washing system. The System/Solution:
- Published in Ammunition/Gun Cleaning, Military Parts Washing
Cleaning Small Weapons Frames – Case Study 21948
Tuesday, 06 October 2020
Background: This company designs, manufactures, and distributes small firearms… various models of pistols and rifles for law enforcement and the outdoor sporting industry. Parts Cleaning Problem: They needed to clean chips and oils off of small weapons frames and demagnitize them during the manufacturing process. The System/Solution: This C-24 conveyor washer is designed to clean
- Published in Ammunition/Gun Cleaning, Military Parts Washing
Automotive Parts Cleaning in a Work Cell – Case Study 22103
Saturday, 23 December 2017
CAROUSEL WASHER C-5000-P-SS Carousel type cleaning system washes and dries ring gears, pinion shafts and differential housings. The system is manually loaded and unloaded from the same open, front station. A 50” diameter turntable holds a total of 16 parts at any given time. It brings the parts through the wash and dry zones and
- Published in Auto & Truck Mfg.
Parts Washer for Robotic Work Cell – Case Study 22090
Friday, 22 December 2017
This RTO-2000 industrial parts washer is a two (2) chamber jet washer for a robotic work cell… one robot loads and unloads the washing system as well as other machining centers. The two cleaning chambers are segregated so that each works independently of the other. Parts being cleaned are integrated fan blade components for the
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning
Exhaust Pipe Parts Washer – Case Study 20945
Monday, 11 September 2017
Background: This company specializes in making exhaust pipes for motorcycles. They wanted to phase out solvent tanks and use an environmentally friendly, water-based cleaning system. Parts Cleaning Problem: Find a way to rack and clean a myriad of tubes (some straight and some bent) and design the washer so that the racks can be conveyed
- Published in Auto & Truck Mfg., Metal Working, Repair/Maint. Operations
Cleaning Pharma Capsule Printers – Case Study 20667
Saturday, 12 August 2017
Background: This company makes the empty capsules that other companies use for their pharmaceuticals. Parts Cleaning Problem: The print on these tiny capsules is applied by special printing machines. These machines need to be cleaned on a regular basis. The machinery gets completely torn down and every component is methodically washed. This was being done
- Published in Med/Pharma/Food/Cosmetic
Spray Washer for Large Castings – Case Study 20700
Saturday, 12 August 2017
Background: This 80 year old company (same family/ 4th generation) manufacturers components for industrial hot and cold water circulation systems… pumps, valves, heat exchanges, air removal devices, etc. Parts Cleaning Problem: Imported castings need to have Cosmoline removed. Machined parts are also washed to remove chips and oils. Much of their parts cleaning was done
- Published in Repair/Maint. Operations
Small Ammunition Cleaning – Case Study 21130
Sunday, 02 July 2017
Background: This key corporation in the defense, aerospace, security and outdoor sport industries needed to clean 7.62mm brass shell casings in the manufacturing process. Parts Cleaning Problem: They were using 70 year old parts washers that no longer cleaned their parts efficiently or effectively. They needed new washers to clean the shell casings after heat
Cleaning Bearing Races for Windmills – Case Study 21486
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Background: This company is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered bearings, alloy steels, and related components and assemblies. Parts Washing Problem: They needed to remove grinding coolant, grinding wheel debris, metal chips and excess fluid from wind mill bearing races with through holes and blind holes. The bearing races range in diameter from 65”
- Published in Repair/Maint. Operations
Spray Washer for Turbine Blades & Vanes – Case Study 21326
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Background: This company manufactures turbine blades for jet engines. Parts Cleaning Problem: This company required a parts washer capable of handling 4 different applications: 1) To clean a water soluble zirconium oxide slurry off ceramic coated blades post laser drill. 2) To rinse FPI fluid off uncoated parts. 3) To wash water based coolant off
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning