b'\x1b\x1a\x19 \x1f\x18\x1d\x17\x16Machine TechnologyCOMPACT CLEANERBy William LeventonI n addition to desired part shapes, machiningprocessesproduce part contamination that must be re-moved. One system designed to do this important job features both a large batch-cleaning capacity and a small footprint.Sold by Ecoclean Inc. in South-field, Michigan, the EcoCcompact solvent-based part-cleaning system wont take up an excessive amount of space on a plant floor. Measuring 3,200 mm long1,600 mm wide2,450 mm tall, the latest version of the system includes a working chamber with a standard diameter of 550 mm, giving it a 10% higher batch capacity than that of con-ventional part-cleaning systems, according to Ecoclean. The com-pany also touts the new EcoCcom- Ecocleanpacts improved washing mechan- The EcoCcompact system is designed mainly ics, wash fluid reconditioning andto clean parts made in processes that leave an energy-saving technology. oil residue.The system is aimed primarilytwo or three fully integrated flood at manufacturing operations thattanks, each fitted with bag-type orfrequency-controlled flood pumps leave an oil residue on parts. high-performance filters and by- achieve a high level of mechanical It removes oil extremely well,pass filtration in the supply and re- cleaning during standard injection saidDirectorofSalesSandroturn lines. High flooding volume en- flood washing, according to Eco-Siminovich. sures that parts are immersed en- clean. Cleaning results can be im-That, for example, makes thetirely in the wash fluid during theproved, however, with the addition EcoCcompact a good fit for screwcleaning process. of an optional frequency-controlled machine shops and typical stamp- Some machines on the marketdrive to rotate and position the parts ing operations, he said. In addition,have smaller tanks and thereforeto be cleaned in a specific way.the system can handle water-basedcannot submerge the parts com- To boost the efficiency of the dis-coolants in some cases using alter- pletely, Siminovich said. tillation process and reduce solvent native solvents. To compensate, parts are rotatedrequirements, the EcoCcompacts But if you (use) exclusively waterin the tanks, he explained, but thatdistillation unit is installed in a ver-coolant or high volumes of waterdoubles the amount of time re- tical rather than a horizontal posi-coolant, Siminovich said, we arequired for adequate cleaning. tion. This shrinks the surface area at going to recommend that you use aBesides ensuring that the work- the bottom of the unit, Siminovich water-based machine. ing chamber is quickly filled andexplained, thereby reducing de-The EcoCcompact comes withemptied,theEcoCcompactsbris and dirt buildup there, which 6JANUARY 2023 MachineTech.indd 6 12/15/22 12:46 PM'