At the latest in-house exhibition, Silberhorn presented a new process for partial parts cleaning.The technology of this process enables precise and targeted cleaning of individual areas of a component. The process uses a specially developed "hood" that is placed on the subsequently contaminated area of the component. All cleaning and drying processes take place under this hood.
Precisely fitting contour of the hood
The hood has a contour adapted to the respective component (and its variants, if applicable). It is automatically placed on the component. Cleaning fluids are then applied to the contaminated surface within the closed system. Specially positioned nozzles distribute the liquids evenly to remove dirt and residues. The cleaning fluid with the residues is immediately sucked away. The treated area is then dried - also under the hood - so that no moisture remains.
Efficient in the production cycle
This closed process reduces the impact on neighboring areas to almost zero and significantly reduces the consumption of cleaning agents and energy. The previously manual cleaning process is now automatic, reliable and integrated into the overall cycle time of the production line. After the cleaning and drying process, the hood returns to its original position and is "zeroed" so that other components can be cleaned.
Holistic approach
With increasing environmental regulations and the need to reduce CO₂ emissions, cleaning solutions are changing. While the focus used to be on pure cleaning quality, holistic considerations are now required. "Our approach not only takes cleanliness into account, but also resource conservation and cost efficiency," explains Markus Heinloth, Head of Research & Development at Silberhorn.