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Omega Pro® ultrasonic parts washing system helps Renco Encoders operate at optimum levels.
Maintaining efficient machine shop and parts finishing
production is dependent on many factors. Even when
SB VS SB operating at near optimum levels, throughput can be slowed
by inefficient parts washing systems and procedures. This was the case
at Renco Encoders.
Prior to installing the Omega Pro parts washing system manufactured
by Omegasonics (Simi Valley, CA), Renco was using a hand-washing
procedure to pre-clean the components before bathing them in their
small capacity, ultrasonic table-top unit. Renco's spokesman added,
"We couldn't even apply heat so more hand labor was required to blow
the parts dry with a pressurized air gun."
In addition to the costly and time-consuming hand operations, the
inefficient ultrasonic table-top unit could only hold a small quantity of
parts. As a result, each batch of newly minted parts had to be divided
and washed in several small batches with frequent solvent changes.
Renco pointed out, "More than just inefficient, the solvent was costly to
use and costly to store and dispose of. We had to hire an outside service
to pick it up and take it away."
Good to the Last Drop
"The non-toxic, enzyme-based cleaning solution we now use is long
lasting and cost effective. We also like the way it smells. Even in our
heavy-use application, OmegaZyme maintains its cleaning power for
about three months." Renco added, "After such a long period of use, the
solution actually has a second life. When we are ready to change the
bath solution, we crank up the heat in the tank and use the Omega Pro
to do the scheduled maintenance on our tooling equipment. We clean all
the screens and filters from the CNCs and other cutting machines.
Finally, we use the old solution to mop the floor and let it dry itself out.
Aside from changing the bath, the system has not required any mainte-
nance other than a wipe down at the end of the day. Basically it has been
a reliable workhorse for our company. We are very happy with it being
here."
Eliminating Labor Intensive Procedures and Toxic Chemicals
Safety concerns about the use of toxic solvents is rapidly becoming a
significant problem to companies like Renco. Many states, California
among them, are beginning to outlaw their use. "Since we installed the
Omega Pro system about a year and a half ago, we're actually cleaning
a lot faster." Smiling with satisfaction, Renco's spokesman quickly
pointed out, "that's why our cleaning output has tripled With the Omega
Pro, the entire process is safer and environmentally friendly." PCM
For more information contact Frank Pedeflous of Omegasonics at
(805) 583-0875.
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