Compact cleaner fights oily residue

In addition to desired part shapes, machining processes produce part contamination that must be removed. One system designed to do this important job features both a large batch-cleaning capacity and a small footprint.

Sold by Ecoclean Inc. in Southfield, Michigan, the EcoCcompact solvent-based part-cleaning system won’t take up an excessive amount of space on a plant floor. Measuring 3,200 mm long × 1,600 mm wide × 2,450 mm tall, the latest version of the system includes a working chamber with a standard diameter of 550 mm, giving it a 10% higher batch capacity than that of conventional part-cleaning systems, according to Ecoclean. The company also touts the new EcoCcompact’s improved washing mechanics, wash fluid reconditioning and energy-saving technology.

The system is aimed primarily at manufacturing operations that leave an oil residue on parts.

“It removes oil extremely well,” said Director of Sales Sandro Siminovich.

That, for example, makes the EcoCcompact a good fit for screw machine shops and typical stamping operations, he said. In addition, the system can handle water-based coolants in some cases using alternative solvents.

But “if you (use) exclusively water coolant or high volumes of water coolant,” Siminovich said, “we are going to recommend that you use a water-based machine.”

The EcoCcompact system is designed mainly to clean parts made in processes that leave an oil residue. Image courtesy of Ecoclean

The EcoCcompact comes with two or three fully integrated flood tanks, each fitted with bag-type or high-performance filters and bypass filtration in the supply and return lines. High flooding volume ensures that parts are immersed entirely in the wash fluid during the cleaning process.