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Immersion/Ultrasonic Cleaning
Large International Aerospace Component Supplier
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Multiple types of tubes; titanium and aluminum alloys
Removing What: Processing and machining oils, Particulate and process debris, Corrosion inhibitor oils
Scenario: In Process cleaning and degreasing of parts at the end of the manufacturing process prior to packaging
Equipment: 3 Tank Ultrasonic Immersion
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OEM Supplier to Boeing
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Manufacturing leading edge of helicopter rotor and helicopter air frame made of Aluminum 7075 and 7055
Removing What: MetDraw and Houghto-Draw oil
Scenario: In Process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: 1700 Gal Immersion with eductors
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Overhaul Facility
Product: Formula 815 MX
Parts Cleaned: Wheel and Brake, Starters/Generators, Beacons
Removing What: General Degreasing
Scenario: Removal of grease on wheels (Spray Bottles) and in tumble wash for small parts/bolts etc.
Equipment: Tumbler Wash
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Aerospace Tubing
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Various
Removing What: Magna Draw HV
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: Ultrasonic
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Aerospace Engine OEM Repair
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Turbine Engine Components
Removing What: Multiple Contaminants – MRO
Scenario: Removing Scrub Line
Equipment: Ultrasonic
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Helicopter Overhaul Services
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Helicopter Rear Rotor Housings
Removing What: MRO soils from a war zone
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the MRO process
Equipment: Immersion without Ultrasonic
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OEM Supplier of Precision Bearings for Aerospace, Defense etc.
Product: 815 QR
Parts Cleaned: Various sized ball bearings
Removing What: Houghton Martemp2565, Houghton Quench K & Parks Vacuum Quench Oil
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: 50 gallon Ultrasonic Unit
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Sheet Metal Fabrication & Machined Components for the Aerospace, Power Generation & Military Industries
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: Aerospace parts, size and shape varies. Aluminum, Titanium, Stainless Steel, and Steel
Removing What: Mystik Jt6 HI-Temp Multi-purpose Grease
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: Immersion Tank
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MRO Aircraft Engine Parts
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: Magnesium
Removing What: Carbon
Scenario: Reduce labor and save time
Equipment: Immersion Cleaning
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Aerospace Engine Components- OEM Supplier
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: Aluminum parts in defense and aerospace industry
Removing What: Heavy oils, Zyglo penetrant and waxes
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: System Technologies Tank
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Spray Wash
OEM supplier to Boeing, Cessna, Pratt & Whitney
Product: AquaVantage 1696 GD
Parts Cleaned: Aluminum T3 and T6
Removing What: WD-40 and light oil
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: Walk-in 1800 Gal Spray Wash
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Designer of Military Weapons, Munitions, and Electronic Warfare Sub-systems
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: Weapon Parts / Aluminum
Removing What: Machine Oils used in Cutting Parts
Scenario: Remove impurities so final finishing process can be done
Equipment: Dishwasher
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Tool & Machine Shop for Aircraft Engines etc.
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: Precision Turning, Milling & Assembly of Aircraft Engine & Helicopter parts
Removing What: Hocut 795-B cutting oil
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: Spray Wash Cabinet
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Miscellaneous
Aerospace OEM
Product: MP 1793
Parts Cleaned: Aerostructures, landing gear, gear boxes, air control systems
Removing What: Removing Zyglo in FPI Process prior to applying developer in FPI Process
Scenario: To check for defects/cracks in large parts that can’t be immersed
Equipment: Manual Cleaning
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Precision Metal
CNC Manufacturer
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Aluminum / Stainless Steel / Copper
Removing What: Machine Oils used in Cutting Parts
Scenario: Customers require parts to be cleaned for delivery
Equipment: Blackstone – Ultrasonic Cleaner WRD-1414
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
Product: Formula 815 MX
Parts Cleaned: Welded Sheet Metal Assemblies
Removing What: Lubricants
Scenario: Cleaning of assemblies prior to further assembly or shipping to customer
Equipment: Miraclean Ultrasonic System
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Manufacture of Precision Deep Drawn Metal Components
Product: AquaVantage 3800 GD
Parts Cleaned: Deep Drawn Metal Components
Removing What: Castrol Bio Lube DF Heavy Draw
Scenario: Remove lubricants prior to plating/heat treating or between operations
Equipment: Jenfab 360-2
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Heat Treater – Orange, CA
Product: MP 1793
Parts Cleaned: Steel, Aluminum, and others
Removing What: Cutting , and machine oils , other residues
Scenario: The customer specializes in Heat Treating, Brazing, Finishing and Coatings for Metal Industrial Parts. Currently they use our 815GD in immersion tank for aqueous cleaning of parts; prior to Thermal Vac processes.
Equipment: Hand / Wipe Parts Cleaning with Acetone
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Leading Manufacturer of Fire Suppression Systems
Product: AquaVantage 3800 GD
Parts Cleaned: Fire Depression Equipment
Removing What: Blazo Cut 935 Coolant
Scenario: In process cleaning of parts as they travel through the manufacturing process
Equipment: Conveyor type spray washer
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Automotive
Immersion/Ultrasonic
Engine Rebuild Facility
Product: Formula 815 QR-DF
Parts Cleaned: Engine parts
Removing What: Heavy carbon
Scenario: In process cleaning of engine parts as they rebuild the engines using the engine blocks and parts to put back in the large trucks, ships, etc.
Equipment: 150 gal. Ultrasonic Tank
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Racing Engines
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: High End Engine Blocks (Graphite Iron Blocks, Titanium Valves)
Removing What: Carbon, Grease, Transmission Fluids
Scenario: Build and rebuild $50K plus racing engines
Equipment: 180 Gallon Ultrasonic Part Cleaner
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Custom Motorcycle Shop/Harley Seller
Product: AquaVantage 815 GD
Parts Cleaned: Chrome parts, engine parts, carburetors
Removing What: carbon, old gas , corrosion
Scenario: Service/repair…online used parts business
Equipment: Omegasonics Pro Plus Model 5028-33Gal
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Spray Wash
Engine Overhaul Facility
Product: AquaVantage 224
Parts Cleaned: Heavy equipment parts and engines
Removing What: Baked on carbon and grease
Scenario: They overhaul and repair Caterpillar, Deere,and other construction equipment
Equipment: Spray Wash System Cuda 2530
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Rebuild Facility
Product: AquaVantage 515 DD
Parts Cleaned: HD Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Engines, Etc.
Removing What: Carbon, Grease, Transmission Fluids
Scenario: Re-manufacture and Distribute Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Differentials and Clutches, OE Re-manufacture for Mopar HD Transmissions
Equipment: 100 gal spray cabinet washer
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Racing Engines (NASCAR)
Product: AquaVantage 3887 GD
Parts Cleaned: Engine Castings, Valve Train, Other Engine Components
Removing What: Honing Oils, Coolants, Corrosion Inhibitors
Scenario: Supply Cleaning Chemistry and Cleaning Support
Equipment: Spray Wash & Immersion
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Rebuild Facility
Product: AquaVantage 515 DD
Parts Cleaned: Engine Parts
Removing What: Heavy Carbon
Scenario: In process cleaning of engine parts as they rebuild the engines using the engine blocks and parts to put back in the large trucks, ships, etc.
Equipment: 250 gal spray cabinet washer
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OEM supplier to Toyota
Product: SolVantage MP 1793
Parts Cleaned: Bolt threading machines made of steel
Removing What: Cutting oil and heavy rust preventative
Scenario: Rotating maintenance cleaning of bolt cutting machines in large plant
Equipment: Spray Wash
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Industrial Maintenance Products
Manufacturer of World Class Machined and Plated Products
Product: 275 Cleaner Degreaser
Parts Cleaned: Ruff Brushed Concrete Floors
Removing What: Various cutting oils and lubricants
Scenario: General facility cleanness
Equipment: Walk behind floor scrubber
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