The Bonderite C-IC 72000 series requires an operating temperature of 43 degrees Celsius instead of the usual 60 degrees Celsius. This significantly reduces energy consumption for can makers: "Initial tests have shown that natural gas consumption in the plant was reduced by 32 percent by shutting down one boiler," says Fabio Portelinha, Technical Customer Service Manager at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. Beyond the reducedcarbon footprint, the lower temperature creates a more comfortable working environment for employees near the cleaning bath.
The cleaner is also low-foaming, with little or no carryover of foam to downstream stages compared to standard cleaners. In addition, residue is reduced during rinse cycles, keeping rinse stages cleaner. The lower bath temperature results in lower evaporation losses and creates a less corrosive environment. This reduces wear as well as water consumption and increases the service life of the cleaning system.