Abrasteel offers products for cleaning metals
Clean metal quickly and easily with Abrasteel
If you are looking for the best way to clean metals, at Abrasteel we have exactly what you need. Since 1995, we have been working with the goal of providing products that optimize your results in processes such as pickling, passivation, decontamination, and satin finishing of alloy steels.
With more than 25 years of experience, we are experts in supplying products specifically designed for metal cleaning, adapting to each customer’s needs with innovative solutions.
Metal cleaning: products and specialized machinery for metal cleaning by Abrasteel
Metal cleaning is a crucial task to ensure that metal parts maintain their quality and performance. At Abrasteel, we offer a wide range of metal cleaning products, including liquids and aerosols designed for different metal or steel surface treatment processes.
Whether you need to pickle, passivate, or matte steels, Abrasteel’s metal cleaning products are recognized for their effectiveness across a wide range of industrial applications. In addition, we also offer specialized machinery to carry out effective cleaning. This includes washing tunnels, spray cabins, and immersion systems, among others, which ensure proper treatment of any metal surface.
Everything you need to know about metal cleaning products
To achieve optimal results when cleaning metals, it is essential to select the right product and understand the best practices for each situation.
Some of the most common methods for cleaning metals include manual cleaning with abrasive products, the use of immersion machines, and degreasing using solvent vapors. Whatever method you choose, Abrasteel’s metal cleaners are designed to meet the most demanding requirements, ensuring the deep, powerful, effective, and safe removal of impurities, oxides, and contaminants from all types of metal surfaces.
How to clean metals
The choice of metal cleaning method depends on several factors, such as the nature of the metal, the type of dirt or impurity, and the working conditions. Here are all the essential steps to carry out the metal cleaning process efficiently and flawlessly:
Step 1: Identify the type of metal
It is important to know the type of metal to be cleaned, as each one has different characteristics and requirements. Aluminum, for example, needs milder products to avoid damage, while stainless steel requires products that help maintain its corrosion resistance.
Step 2: Select the appropriate cleaning product
Depending on the type of metal and the desired result, you can choose pickling, passivation, or matting products. For more stubborn contaminants, such as rust or welding residues, we recommend our pickling liquids, which effectively remove impurities. To protect the metal against corrosion, passivation is essential, as it creates a protective layer that increases the material’s durability.
Step 3: Choose the application method
You can apply metal cleaning products using various methods, such as manual rubbing with cloths or brushes, immersion in cleaning solutions, or the use of automatic machines.
The chosen method will depend on the size of the parts, the workload volume, and the level of precision required in the cleaning process. The selected method will determine the steps needed to complete this process.
By following these guidelines and using our metal cleaning products, you will ensure that the metal cleaning process is efficient and that the finish of the parts achieves the highest quality. At Abrasteel, we work to offer a wide variety of products and solutions that will allow you to achieve optimal metal cleaning, whether for small parts or large surfaces.
If you would like to know more details about the most suitable products for your specific project, do not hesitate to contact our team.
Traditional metal cleaning methods
We know that every project is unique, which is why at Abrasteel we offer a range of metal cleaning solutions that can be used with different traditional methods:
Manual cleaning
Through the chemical action of different metal cleaning products—solvents, alcohols, petroleum, alkalis—combined with the mechanical action of rubbing or scraping the parts using various tools such as brushes, scrapers, sanders, polishers, or cloths with abrasive substances.
Immersion cleaning
It is carried out by immersing the dirty parts in tanks filled with different types of liquids—cleaners, soapy water, solvents, petroleum, alcohols, etc. When the parts are submerged in the liquids, their entire surface is treated, including hidden areas such as through or blind holes, grooves, or threads.
Immersion cleaning with final drying
High or medium pressure cleaning liquids are sprayed onto the parts, either cold or hot, including steam. This is a valid methodology for treating parts with low production volumes or large dimensions.
Cleaning using industrial automatic installations
We must not forget this well-known method, in which fully automated machines and installations are designed according to the needs of each type of part.
Cleaning and degreasing using chlorinated solvent vapors and hydrocarbons
It consists of heating and vaporizing the metal cleaning product (solvent) in a tank inside an open chamber with adequate extraction or in a vacuum chamber, so that the vapor expands and condenses on the surface of the parts to be cleaned. In this way, it carries dirt away as it runs over the surface, removing even oils and greases.
Abrasteel metal cleaning products: market leaders
We offer a complete range of metal cleaning products to ensure the best metal cleaning results, including liquids and aerosols designed to achieve optimal performance in any situation. Among our featured solutions are the following products:
How to choose the best metal cleaning product
As mentioned earlier, choosing the right metal cleaning product is crucial to ensure the job is carried out efficiently and flawlessly. Here are some tips to help you make sure you are making the best decision:
Material type: Choose products specifically designed for the material you are cleaning, whether it is steel, aluminum, or any other metal.
Type of cleaning: Depending on whether you need to strip, passivate, or blend, you must select the product that best fits those needs.
Professional advice: At Abrasteel, we have a team of experts available to guide you in selecting metal cleaning products, ensuring you achieve the best results.
Trust Abrasteel for all your metal cleaning needs
Since 1995, Abrasteel has stood out as a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality abrasives. We offer innovative and efficient metal cleaning solutions, ensuring professional results and excellent value for money.
If you would like more information about our metal cleaning products or need a customized solution, visit our online catalog or get in touch with us. We are here to help you achieve the best results!
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