Success Story

Effective steel mould cleaning with Topclean

If possible, the customer's metal moulds should be cleaned with non-hazardous cleaning agents. The final cleaning should also be as residue-free as possible. The use of particularly volatile solvents, which evaporate quickly, was prohibited by the company as they are too dangerous for employees.

Topclean Success Story: Cleaning a metal mould
ContaminationResidue on metal moulds
SurfaceSteel moulds
So farVolatile solvents containing VOCs

Analysis – Consultancy – Solution

This is how we solved the problem

A dirty steel mould before cleaning
Step 1

Analysis & stocktaking

Together with the customer, we analysed the local conditions, the property to be cleaned and the current situation. The task quickly became clear. A cleaner without hazardous substances was needed. The parts to be cleaned consist mainly of metals such as steel. Cleaning is currently carried out in 1 pass. The cleaners used are based on VOC-containing substances, which should also be reduced in the best case. The wish is also to continue cleaning in one step in the future.
Cleaning a soiled steel mould on a pallet
Step 2

Consultancy & demonstration

Based on the customer’s requirements, suitable cleaning agents were selected from the existing range and brought along by our technical adviser to the site for the next appointment. In a specially set-up cleaning scenario, several cleaning cycles were carried out using Eco-Nova cleaning agents. The solvent Topclean proved to be particularly efficient. However, the wish to continue carrying out the cleaning in a single step using a solvent not classified as hazardous had to be set aside. The customer placed greater importance on aspects such as the absence of hazardous substances and products containing VOCs. The compromise is a solvent with excellent cleaning properties, but which is not very volatile, meaning that a follow-up cleaning is required.
Steel mould after cleaning
Step 3

Solution

The customer has opted for the solution we proposed. They are now using our Topclean solvent. In doing so, they are no longer using cleaners subject to labelling requirements in their production process and have accepted the need for a subsequent cleaning step.

What our customer says

In Eco-Nova we have found an excellent partner in the field of cleaning solutions who was able to solve our, admittedly demanding, requirements. The successful completion of the project was made possible by the close dialogue, the high level of expertise of the technical consultant and the willingness to overcome our cleaning challenges.

In action

The cleaning product used

Our solution

Topclean is a powerful solvent for removing dyes, adhesives, resins, polymers, labels or stickers.

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Free sample pack & advice

Please briefly describe the type of contamination you are dealing with and your current cleaning method. We will work with you to develop the most promising solution to your problem and, if you wish, provide you with free samples to test.

1Your application
2Contact details
What is it about?
All our services are free of charge and come with no obligation.
Please describe as precisely as possible what needs to be cleaned – e.g. the type of adhesive, the manufacturer and product name, the colour/pigment, and the type of oil.
Important for material compatibility – e.g. stainless steel, aluminium, painted metal, plastic, rubber/seals, glass, concrete.
Optional – e.g. acetone, immersion bath, high pressure, manually with a cloth

Here’s what happens next: We will look into your enquiry as soon as possible and get in touch with you personally to discuss the best course of action.

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