Cleaning Solutions for industrial Reprocessing
Mastering diversity. Maintaining quality.
Industrial reprocessing involves many variables: traditional remanufacturing of vehicle components, reconditioning of industrial assemblies, hygienic cleaning of reusable packaging, or the processing of valuable materials – such as titanium chips – for recycling. Success always depends on a precisely tailored cleaning process; this creates the foundation for the required surface and hygiene standards, particularly in sensitive sectors such as food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Understanding processes. Shaping cleanliness.
Value-preserving processing begins with understanding the task at hand. What contaminants need to be removed? What level of cleanliness is required? And above all: what process step follows next? Whether for reuse, further processing, inspection, or recycling – your requirements matrix forms the foundation for a precisely tailored cleaning solution.
Patented processes such as MAFAC Vectorkinematiks and Pressure-switching Technology MAFAC VAP achieve technical cleanliness even with stubborn contaminants. Furthermore, the targeted movement prevents parts designed for tight stacking from sticking together. Vacuum drying subsequently prepares the cleaned parts optimally for the next process step.
Enable value retention. Leverage existing resources.
Value retention does not end with clean surfaces. What matters is that your components, materials, and production assets remain within the material cycle and are prepared for the next process step – whether for further processing, reuse, or recycling.
Your benefits with MAFAC in industrial reprocessing
- Achieve reproducible technical cleanliness. Defined cleaning results for downstream processing, reuse, and recycling.
- Reliably handle extreme levels of contamination. Robust mechanical action and effective technologies to remove even baked-on lubricants and stubborn encrustations.
- High flexibility for mixed-part production. Simple program adjustments and bath changes to accommodate diverse geometries and materials.
- Reliably ensure hygienic cleanliness. Reliable removal of mold, viruses, and bacteria.
- Reliably meet defined hygiene requirements. 3-bath option with an additional final fresh-water rinse.
- Ensure consistently high system availability. Continuous bath maintenance and high-performance filter systems ensure long service life, even with heavy soiling or high microbial loads.
Prove cleanliness. Reliably meet requirements.
Typical applications and cleanliness requirements in component cleaning
From crankcases and brake calipers to reusable containers: MAFAC cleaning solutions are tailored to the cleanliness requirements of your industry and the specific downstream process. All relevant process parameters can be documented, and suitable testing methods enable verifiable proof of quality and cleanliness.
| Application group | Examples and cleanliness requirements |
|---|---|
| Drive and motor components | Crankcases, cylinder heads, transmission parts · Residue-free deoiling and removal of carbon deposits and seal residues |
| Chassis and braking systems | Brake calipers, steering gears, axle components · Removal of road grime, brake dust, and stubborn encrustations |
| Industrial assemblies | Pumps, valves, housings · Deep cleaning of complex internal geometries |
| Reusable containers | Crates, trays, load carriers · Rapid removal of label residues, dust, and transport oils |
| High-quality materials | Metal chips, sorted recyclable materials · Removal of process media as a prerequisite for recycling and upcycling |
| Medical Technology | Instruments, endoscopes, implants, housing components · Validated, reproducible cleaning in accordance with ISO 13485; removal of blood, tissue, and process residues |
MAFAC for industrial Reprocessing FAQ.
Can only the specified application groups be cleaned?
The examples illustrate typical applications. In principle, a wide range of components, materials, and production equipment made of metal, plastic, or composite materials can be cleaned. To ensure greater planning certainty, we can—if required—conduct tests at the MAFAC Customer Center using your original parts and the actual contaminants.
Can a MAFAC cleaning system handle varying materials and a mix of parts?
Yes, a decisive advantage in industrial processing. Different programs can be stored in the control, for example for robust cast components or sensitive aluminum housings. Depending on the material and cleanliness requirements, it may also be necessary to change the cleaning medium.
How does MAFAC prevent flash rust after cleaning and degreasing?
To protect against flash rust, MAFAC combines two protective mechanisms: a temporary preservative protects the surface, while subsequent vacuum drying reliably removes residual moisture—even from blind holes, threads, and complex internal geometries. The components leave the system completely dry and are optimally prepared for storage or further processing.
Does MAFAC reliably remove stubborn contaminants?
Yes. Patented processes such as MAFAC vector kinematics and MAFAC VAP pressure-swing technology reliably remove even baked-on lubricants, encrustations, and other stubborn contaminants.
How does MAFAC ensure stable cleaning processes in the face of high levels of contamination and high microbial loads?
Continuous bath maintenance, high-performance filtration, and oil separation ensure consistent cleaning conditions, even with high levels of contamination. A fresh-water rinse can be installed as an option for hygiene-critical applications. This ensures reproducible cleaning results and high system availability.