Industrial Component cleaning for Automotive Manufacturing
Ensuring component quality for serial production.
High volumes, short production cycles, and a wide range of components characterize automotive production.
And make reliable cleaning a key factor for quality and cost-effectiveness.
It is therefore crucial to have a cleaning process that can reliably handle even high levels of particle and oil contamination while seamlessly keeping pace with synchronized series production.
Whether for pre-cleaning or final cleaning:
MAFAC develops cleaning solutions that are precisely tailored to the demands of high-volume production—technically sound, cost-effective, and reliable.
As an experienced partner to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we consider the interactions between components, contamination, and the manufacturing environment. This allows us to develop a coherent overall concept for cleaning and drying, meeting defined cleanliness specifications and integrating seamlessly into your production process.
Ensure stability. Increase efficiency.
What matters in high-volume production: Cleaning processes must run reliably during three-shift operations, be easy to operate, and deliver consistently reproducible results.
That is why we rely on coordinated workflows, clearly defined parameters and programs, and end-to-end process control.
- Reliable removal of high amounts of particles and oil. cleaning from chips, coolants, and additives without leaving any residue.
- Reliably clean and dry complex geometries. With deep penetration into internal structures and channels.
- Prevent recontamination. Optimized media flow and high-performance filtration ensure the safety of the cleaning process.
- Ensures consistent cleanliness in serial production. Stable process control over high volumes and long runs.
- Fits cleaning seamlessly into your production. Integrated into production lines, cycle times, and automation concepts.
- Increase cost-effectiveness and availability. Short cycles and automated processes maximize system efficiency.
Demonstrate Cleanliness in Accordance with Automotive Standards.
MAFAC cleaning solutions are precisely tailored to automotive demands standards as well as internal and customer-specific requirements.
They reliably and consistently meet these standards, with documented process parameters.
Upon request, we can also integrate your internal testing procedures and document the required level of cleanliness.
| Component Groups | Requirements and Standards |
|---|---|
| Engine / Powertrain (ICE) | Particle-free oil and cooling channels; removal of machining residues and cooling lubricants; protection of functionally critical surfaces and bearing seats; VDA 19 / ISO 16232, OEM specifications |
| Transmission | Cleanliness for functional reliability of shifting and hydraulic systems; controlled particle limits; prevention of recontamination; VDA 19 / ISO 16232, OEM specifications |
| Chassis / Brakes / Steering | Residue-free surfaces for coating, assembly, and sealing systems; removal of film-like contaminants; OEM specifications, function-related cleanliness requirements |
| Auxiliary units | High cleanliness for fluid circuits and functional surfaces (e.g., pumps, turbochargers); defined particle and residual film values; VDA 19 / ISO 16232, OEM specifications |
| Fasteners / Serial Produced Parts | Efficient degreasing and drying at high packing density; reproducible cleanliness in large quantities; stable processes for automated assembly |
How do MAFAC cleaning systems handle high dirt loads in continuous operation?
MAFAC cleaning systems ensure a consistently reliable cleaning process through filtration and continuous media maintenance, even when dealing with heavy contamination loads during continuous production. This ensures that cleanliness and quality remain consistent even with high levels of contamination and during three-shift operations.