Pre Cleaners |
| Metaclean MS |
| APPLICATIONS: |
Netural
detergent cleaner ideal for off-plant pre-cleaning of all metals prior to pickling and
electroplating. Extremely effective for impacted polishing residues. Will replace solvent
cleaning and can be used with ultrasonic equipment. Useful for inter-stage cleaning and
general engineering use. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
10 to 30 ml/1.
70 to 100 C, 1 to 5 minutes; Ultrasonic: 10 ml/1 max. 70 C max. |
Soak Cleaners |
| Metaclean 105 |
| APPLICATIONS: |
High
efficiency cleaner for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Will remove oils, fats, greases and
other soils. Rapid penetrating action and long life. Is less alkaline than Metaclean ACT
and may be prepared where substantial quantity of brass is being treated. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
25 to 50 g/l
Optimum 35 g/l, 60 to 95 C, 1 to 5 minutes. Zinc : 50 to 60 C, 1 to 3 minutes. |
| Metaclean ACT |
| APPLICATIONS: |
For rack and
barrel. Low concentration, log life. Effective for removal of large volumes of mineral
oils, tenacious lanolin greases and soils from ferrous metals. May also be used for copper
and brass. Can be used for second stage electrolytic cleaning. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
10 to 40 g/l
Optimum 25g/l, 70 to 95 C, 1 to 2 minutes. |
| Metaclean ZX |
| APPLICATIONS: |
Mid general
purpose cleaner for all metals including steel, brass, zinc and aluminium. Can be used to
float off large quantities of oil. May also be used as a cathodic cleaner. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
40 to 50 g/l
Optimum 45 g/l, 80 to 90 X, 2 to 3 minutes. Zinc and Aluminium : 70 C max. |
| Metaclean FX |
| APPLICATIONS: |
Mild cleaner
for ferrous metals. Will remove oil and tarnish. Can also be used as a cathodic cleaner. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
100 g/l, 80 to
90 C, 1 to 5 minutes. |
Electrocleaners |
| Metaclean AX |
| APPLICATIONS: |
High
efficiency cleaner for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Will remove oils, fats, greases and
other soils. Rapid penetrating action and long life. Is less alkaline than Metaclean ACT
and may be prepared where substantial quantity of brass is being treated. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
25 to 50 g/l
Optimum 35 g/l, 60 to 95 C, 1 to 5 minutes. Zinc : 50 to 60 C, 1 to 3 minutes. |
| Metaclean 104 |
| APPLICATIONS: |
For rack and
barrel. Low concentration, log life. Effective for removal of large volumes of mineral
oils, tenacious lanolin greases and soils from ferrous metals. May also be used for copper
and brass. Can be used for second stage electrolytic cleaning. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
10 to 40 g/l
Optimum 25g/l, 70 to 95 C, 1 to 2 minutes. |
Cyanide Cleaners |
| Metaclean KW |
| APPLICATIONS: |
Highly
effective second stage cleaner for removing metallic and oxide films from steel, brass or
zinc alloy. Used anodically for ferrous metals and cathodically for non-ferrous. Ensures
good adhesion of electroplate. Contains cyanide. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
75 g/l, room
temperature to 40 C, 2 to 5 A/dm, 1 to 5 minutes. |
| Metaclean KX |
| APPLICATIONS: |
A mild
electrolytic cathodic cleaner for brass, copper and nickel silver. Particularly useful for
precious metals. Contains cyanide. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
125 g/l, room
temperature to 38 C, 2 to 4 A/dm, 2 to 3 minutes. |
Aluminium Cleaners |
| Metaclean Albond |
| APPLICATIONS: |
A cleaner used
prior to aluminium zincating. before plating. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
25 5o 40 g/l,
35 to 50 C, 1 to 5 minutes soak, 4 to 6 V, 1/2 to 2 minutes. |
| Metaclean MK |
| APPLICATIONS: |
A highly
efficient cleaner for the non/etch cleaning of aluminium prior to anodising,
electroplating or elctropolishing. Does not contain silicates or caustic. Used as soak or
electrolytically to remove all oils, greases and compositions. Also used for brass, zinc
and plastics. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
Soak 25 to 40
g/l, 60 to 70 C, 1 to 5 minutes. Cathodic : 1 to 2 A/dm , 1/2 to 2 minutes. |
Aluminium Etcher |
| Metaclean ALF |
| APPLICATIONS: |
High
alkalinity for the production of a semi-matt finish, brighter than can be produced by
mechanical means. At low concentrations can be used as a light etch cleaner. |
| OPERATING
CONDITIONS: |
25 to 50 g/l,
68 to 74 C, 20 to 30 seconds depending on degree of frosting required. |
