We supported our customer in the cleaning of silicone binder rollers in the production process for glass fibre wallpaper. By using our industrial cleaners, the effort required for the cleaning process was significantly reduced.
Success Story
Cleaning of silicone binder rollers in the production process of glass fibre wallpapers
ContaminationSB, PVA, PVAC and PVC residues
SurfaceSilicone binder rollers
So farHigh-pressure cleaner and brush
Analysis – Consultancy – Solution
This is how we solved the problem
Step 1
Analysis & stocktaking
In the manufacturing process of glass fibre wallpapers, SB, PVA, PVAC and PVC plastics dry in liquid form on the binder rollers and are currently cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner and a brush. As the residues are very stubborn, only extensive mechanical cleaning is currently an option. In addition, the silicone binder rollers are sensitive to solvents. The wear period of the rollers should not be shortened by the use of cleaners. In the best case, the cleaning process should be possible without a brush or high-pressure cleaner, but can be accelerated at any time with mechanical support, as the processes are known and equipment is available. The waste water from the cleaner and soiling is treated internally and then channelled into the sewage system. The compatibility of the cleaner with the internal sewage treatment plant must also be ensured.
Step 2
Consultancy & demonstration
At the start of the demonstration, the customer demonstrated the current cleaning procedure to our technical adviser. Various cleaning agents were then incorporated into the existing cleaning process. In addition to using various cleaning agents from Eco-Nova, the contact time and the level of mechanical assistance were individually adjusted. This approach enabled the optimal cleaning method to be determined based on a combination of cleaning agents, time and mechanical assistance. During the tests, the cleaning agents Microsolv NX and Gluemex proved to be particularly efficient. Further independent tests carried out by the customer were used to identify the optimal cleaning agent.
Step 3
Solution
The customer decided in favour of Microsolv NX after a detailed demonstration and consultation. Microsolv NX speeds up the effective working time with brushes and high-pressure cleaners during cleaning by almost half the time. In addition, during the exposure time of Microsolv NX before cleaning, the employees can already take on other activities and maintain the machines, carry out documentation or perform minor repairs.
What our customer says
Eco-Nova has solved a problem for us that we have not been able to solve for a long time. Our employees' previous way of working was very time-consuming and labour-intensive. In addition, the physical effort was not insignificant. By using the Microsolv NX cleaner, we can now clean the binder rollers much more efficiently in terms of time and effort.
In action
The cleaning product used
Our solution
Microsolv NX is an innovative, hybrid-based industrial cleaner that combines the advantages of solvents and water-miscible cleaners in one product.
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