Automotive Parts Cleaning in a Work Cell – Case Study 22103
Saturday, 23 December 2017
by bettereng1neer1ng
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
by bettereng1neer1ng
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
by bettereng1neer1ng
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
Spray Washer for Large Castings – Case Study 20700
Saturday, 12 August 2017
by bettereng1neer1ng
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
Cleaning Bearing Races for Windmills – Case Study 21486
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
by bettereng1neer1ng
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
Ultrasonic Washer for Jet Engine Fuel Pumps – Case Study 20185
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
by bettereng1neer1ng
Background: This company is a leading supplier of aerospace components such as propulsion engines, engine controls, landing gear, etc. In addition to manufacturing new components, they offer repair and rebuilding services. Parts Cleaning Problem: The application is rebuilding jet engine fuel pumps. In terms of cleaning, this is one of the most difficult and challenging
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning
Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Parts Washer – Case Study 21401
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
by bettereng1neer1ng
Heavy-Duty Turntable Washer F-6200-P Keeping military vehicles in combat ready condition is imperative. Therefore, the Army constructed a new, state-of-the-art transmission repair facility for the overhaul of transmissions on tanks, personnel carriers and other military vehicles. They required a heavy-duty turntable washer to handle the load. This F-6200-P has a 62-inch diameter turntable, oscillating manifolds,
- Published in Military Parts Washing
Parts Cleaning System for Gas Cylinders – Case Study 21734
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
by bettereng1neer1ng
Passivate Gas Cylinders This extraordinary machine cleans/ passivates gas cylinders inside and out. The system has six (6) individual cleaning chambers, each with a powered door and automatic valves to control flows from 3 tanks and air blow-off. The parts are loaded and unloaded with a robot. A top pneumatic device secures the part before
- Published in Metal Preparation Systems
Conveyor Washer Large Metal Stampings – Case Study 20796
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
by bettereng1neer1ng
Background This company specializes in large metal stampings such as dome covers for pressure tanks. A large portion of their parts are as large as 48″ diameter x 16″ high. Parts Cleaning Problem They needed a high-speed (45 FPM) conveyor washer to remove a heavy coating of lubricant as well as most of the black
- Published in Metal Preparation Systems, Metal Working
Turntable Washer for Landing Gear – Case Study 1079
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
by bettereng1neer1ng
Background This company has manufactured and serviced aircraft components for over 55 years. Today they employ 20,000 people at 100 facilities in 16 countries. They manufacture and service landing gear, wheel and brake assemblies, actuator systems, etc. Parts Cleaning Problem At their landing gear service centers, the customer needed batch loaded cleaning systems that can
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning
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