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
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
Parts Washer for Jet Engine Rotors – Case Study 20703
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Background This company is a leading manufacturer of jet engines. They have used Better Engineering parts cleaning systems for almost 20 years. Parts Cleaning Problem After the rotor is completely assembled (after all the blades are installed), the assembly has to be cleaned to remove oil, dust, fingerprints, pen markings, etc. The parts washing challenges included
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning
Parts Washer for Jet Engine Overhaul – Case Study 20901
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Background The customer is a major re-builder of jet engines. They work in conjunction with the leading jet engine manufacturers. Parts Washing Problem The customer needed to replace an older jet washer that could not achieve the required cleanliness levels. The major problem was rinse water contamination. The parts held a lot of wash water
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning, Repair/Maint. Operations
RTO System for Helicopter Gear Boxes – Case Study 21319
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Background: This company manufactures a wide range of civil and military helicopters. Parts Cleaning Problem: They needed to clean gear boxes to the highest level. The System/Solution: This RTO-R-6000-PCS washer rotates the parts around a horizontal axis as they are being sprayed to flush out complex passages. A dolly transports the parts in and out of the spray chamber. This
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning
Aircraft Wheels & Brakes Powder Coating – Case Study 20708
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Background: This company is a leading supplier of aircraft wheels and brakes and related hydraulic products. Parts Cleaning Problem: This plant needed to clean and coat a variety of parts prior to paint (powder coating.) The steel parts needed to be iron phosphate coated. The aluminum parts needed a Chromium III conversion coating. The System/Solution:
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning, Metal Preparation Systems
Ideal Work Cell Parts Washer – Case Study 21772
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Transmission Housing Cleaning The RTO-2000 is the perfect parts washer for a work cell. The operator loads a part, rolls the dolly into the chamber, and uses push-button controls to close the door and start the cycle. In cycle, the part rotates and water is blasted into key passageways. In just 3 minutes, the part is
- Published in Auto & Truck Mfg., Mass Transit/Transportation, Repair/Maint. Operations
Parts Washer for Jet Engines – Case Study 21422
Wednesday, 05 August 2015
Background This aerospace manufacturer develops engines for the civil and defense industries. Parts Cleaning Problem They needed to clean various aircraft engine parts in the manufacturing process. The System / Solution RD-5000-PCS Precision Cleaning System This system cleans designated jet engine parts to the highest possible level. This system has a 50″ diameter turntable, 60″
- Published in Aircraft Parts Cleaning