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Detergent Selection
Better Engineering Mfg., a world renowned manufacturer of parts cleaning machinery, offers a line of water-based detergents/additives that are ideal for parts cleaning. These proven detergents are water soluble and biodegradable, making them safe for employees and the environment.
The selection chart below will assist you in finding the ideal detergent. The factors to consider are:
1) contaminants being removed
2) type of parts being cleaned (type of metal)
3) importance of rinsing
4) requirement for rust inhibition (to protect the machine if it is constructed of mild steel) and parts that are mild steel.
If equipment is constructed of mild steel, a compatible rust inhibitor should be added to washing solution to maximize corrosion protection for the machine. Never mix AMINE containing and NITRITE containing solutions. De-ionized water should only be used in spray washers constructed from stainless steel.
Using the selection chart below, choose the best detergent for the soils being removed (from light oils and chips to heavy grease), for the type of parts being cleaned (type of metal), and for the construction materials of the machine (mild steel or stainless.)
| BE Detergent | Contaminants To Be Removed | Parts To Be Cleaned | Free Rinsing | Rust Inhibition | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Heavy Carbon | Grease/Light; Carbon/Heavy Oils | Lighter Oils | Mild Steel | Stainless Steel | Soft Metals (Aluminum, Brass, Copper) | Plastic | Electronics | | |
| PDN-50 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| HDL-125 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| LDA-445 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Additives | ||||||||||
| RPA-445 | Rust Inhibitor | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| DFS-211 | Liquid Defoamer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | N/A | ||
| Chart Key: 1) Excellent/Safe for Parts; 2) Good; 3) Not Recommended | ||||||||||
A multi-metal safe, free-rinsing, heavy duty liquid detergent typically used to clean industrial equipment parts, engine parts and screw machine parts. Its low foaming action is designed to remove heavy & light oils, greases, light carbon deposits and other contaminants.
A multi-metal safe, low temperature, heavy duty powdered detergent typically used to clean industrial equipment parts, engine parts and screw machine parts. Its low foaming action is designed to remove heavy & light oils, greases, light carbon deposits and other contaminants.
A multi-metal safe, free rinsing amine liquid detergent typically used to clean newly machined parts, screw machine parts, printed circuit boards and finished products. Its low foaming action is designed to remove light oils, chips, light flux and other contaminants.
Powerful defoamer to supplement detergent products. DFS-211 is multi-metal safe for use on metals including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, iron, steel and composites in addition to most precious metals, plastics and rubbers. Comes in 1 gallon size.
An amine-based liquid rust inhibitor used in conjuction with detergent LDA-445 to ensure sufficient protection against corrosion. RPA-445 is multi-metal safe for use on metals including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, iron, steel and composites in addition to most precious metals, plastics and rubbers.
Do not mix with nitrite-containing substances.
Better Engineering offers a complete line of detergents designed to work with your BE parts washer and your cleaning application. From light oils and chips, heavy oils, grease, inks, dyes, flux or other material, we have a detergent to clean your parts. All of our detergents / degreasers are water soluble and biodegradable, making them safer for employees and the environment.
A multi-metal safe, low temperature, low-foaming, heavy duty powered detergent typically used to clean industrial equipment parts, engine parts and screw machine parts.
A free-rinsing, low-foaming, heavy duty liquid detergent typically used to clean industrial equipment parts, engine parts and screw machine parts.
A multi-metal safe, low-foaming, free rinsing nitrate-free liquid detergent typically used to clean newly machined parts, screw machine parts, printed circuit boards and finished products.
Used in conjunction with detergent LDA-445 to ensure sufficient protection against corrosion.
BE develops innovative solutions to build critical automated cleaning systems for virtually every industry.
