Technical Glossary
of Industrial Cleaning

High-pressure water jet deburring removes burrs using a precisely controlled water jet. NC axes or robots ensure that the machining of complex internal contours is carried out with consistent results.

Simulation makes it possible to visualise flow patterns, jet coverage and process variations before construction begins. A digital twin supplements the model with real-world operational data and supports optimisation and maintenance.

Adaptive cleaning uses in-line measurement data to tailor the duration and intensity of the process to actual requirements. This can save resources whilst at the same time improving process reliability.

Vacuum drying reduces the ambient pressure and, consequently, the boiling point of the residual liquid. This means that even complex components can be dried quickly and at moderate temperatures.

In a cleaning test, the component, the contamination, the process and the target cleanliness are combined under conditions that closely resemble real-world scenarios. The result provides a sound basis for the decision on which system to choose.

Industrial parts cleaning removes specified contaminants from components to ensure that subsequent processes function reliably and that specified cleanliness levels are achieved consistently.

‘High Purity’ is a state of maximum purity defined for specific applications. Depending on the application, it encompasses particulate, film-like, ionic and other residues, and requires a controlled process chain right through to packaging.

Solvent cleaning is particularly effective at removing oil- and grease-based residues. Closed-loop vacuum systems combine cleaning, distillation and drying into a resource-efficient cycle.

Aqueous parts cleaning utilises water, specially formulated cleaning chemicals and mechanical action. It is versatile, but must be designed to include appropriate rinsing, media maintenance and drying.

Media treatment removes particles, oils or dissolved substances from cleaning media. It ensures consistent cleaning results, extends service life and reduces resource consumption.

A residual contamination analysis checks for defined particulate or film-like residues on a component. The method and limit values must be appropriate to the component’s function and the agreed cleanliness specification.

Technical cleanliness refers to the functionally acceptable level of contamination in a component. It is ensured through defined limit values and test methods throughout the entire process chain.

Pressure-cycle cleaning removes air from internal geometries and, through cyclical pressure changes, generates intensive fluid exchange and micro-flows that are effective for cleaning.

Ultrasonic cleaning removes dirt through cavitation: bubbles formed in the liquid collapse, generating finely distributed cleaning pulses on the surface of the component.

Pressurised flushing enhances immersion cleaning through intense fluid flow. This improves fluid exchange within complex internal geometries and ensures that loosened dirt is reliably removed.

Spray cleaning combines the chemical action of the cleaning agent with the kinetic energy of precisely directed jet streams and is particularly suitable for accessible component surfaces.