One of the maintenance activities in the mining industry is the process of cleaning spare parts. Common issues in this process include unsatisfactory cleaning results, excessive foam production, and prolonged cleaning times. These problems can be caused by:

• Inappropriate selection of cleaning chemicals
• Cleaning chemicals that are not compatible with the washing equipment used
• Cleaning chemicals that are not suitable for the spare parts being cleane

Solutions 

To address the above issues, there are three key points to consider:

• Using the right cleaning chemicals
  Oil, rust, carbon, and solids are contaminants with different characteristics. Each requires a different type of cleaning chemical. Ensure that the cleaner you use is specified for the contaminants present.
• Cleaning chemicals compatible with the washing equipment
  For equipment using high-pressure sprayers or experiencing strong agitation, use low-foam cleaners to avoid over-foaming issues. For equipment that uses heaters, ensure the evaporation factor of the cleaner is considered.

• Cleaning chemicals compatible with the spare parts
  Some spare parts have unique properties. For example, when cleaning aluminum spare parts, do not use cleaners with a pH > 11
  

Eonchemicals is ready to provide free consultations to help determine the appropriate cleaning chemicals for your company.   

Success Story 

One of our mining customers experienced issues with the cleaner used in their Robowash equipment. The cleaning results were not satisfactory, and there was excessive foam production.

To resolve this issue, Eonchemicals provided a solution with the Alklin 220 product, which features:

• Excellent cleaning power
• Easy to dissolve
• Residue-free
• Suitable for all types of machine

The application of Alklin 220 can be seen in the video below:

For free consultation on cleaning chemicals, please contact us.