What is a parts washer?
Most parts washers are used in manufacturing, or maintenance type operations to clean parts or components. Parts washers types include cold cleaning, vapor degreasers, and conveyor type degreasers. Cleaning methods used with parts washers: Solvents: Solvents work by dissolving dirt. Solvents include petroleum based solvents such as mineral spirits, and naptha, along with organic type solvents like trichloroethane, trichlorethylene, benzene, and xylenes. Aqueous Cleaning: Aqueous cleaners are normally pH neutral or alkaline water based solutions that break down and remove dirt from part surfaces using detergent and hot water.
Parts washers are commonly used in manufacturing or maintenance operations to clean parts or components. Parts washers include cold cleaning units, vapor degreasers and conveyorized degreasers. Cleaning solutions used in parts washers include: • Solvents: Solvents clean by dissolving away dirt. Solvents include petroleum-based solvents such as mineral spirits, stoddard solvent, and petroleum naptha, and organic solvents such as trichloroethane, trichlorethylene, benzene, and xylenes. • Aqueous Cleaners: Aqueous cleaners are pH-neutral or alkaline water-based solutions that break down and remove dirt from part surfaces. Semi-aqueous solutions that contain small amounts of solvents are also available.
