TPT May 2013

Washing & cleaning technology

Dry launch cleaning system THE Ultra Clean System from Ultra Clean Technologies is a patented dry launch cleaning system that uses a gun-like pneumatic launcher to shoot a foam projectile through a tube or tube assembly, eliminating residual lubricant leftover from the drawing process, and/or particles left behind during the cutting, bending, de-burring and flaring processes that occur during assembly fabrication. an apparently ‘clean’ tube or pipe. Contaminants unseen inside the tube are picked up by an Ultra Clean projectile and are plainly visible on its surface. The system is claimed to be quicker, easier and cleaner to use than traditional flushing and other methods of pipe and tube contamination control.

A variety of launcher attachments and projectile sizes and types, including abrasive surface projectiles, are available to fit the requirements of all carbon, stainless steel and copper tubing. The system works equally well with cold and hot draw processes. The company

The company says that the system has surprised tube manufacturers by proving to remove contaminants from

AutoLoader for volume production

states that tube mills, in particular, are benefitting greatly in using the Ultra Clean System because it accommodates

units, Ultra Clean offers the AutoLoader for volume production. The AutoLoader allows full automation of the cleaning process and is equipped with a Projectile Verification System (PVS) that counts and captures projectiles to ensure they have been dispelled. The PVS is also available separately for use with Hand- Held and Bench Mount Launchers. Ultra Clean Technologies – USA Email: sales@ultracleantech Website: www.ultracleantech.com

varied drawing processes and tube sizes and styles. The system is used throughout the drawing process, then again one final time to ensure no contamination is left behind before capping and shipping. In addition to Hand-Held and Bench Mount Launchers for cleaning single

The Ultra Clean System Hand-Held Launcher

Special emulsion filtering systems

Euromáquina has developed FILTRA4, an innovative filter for emulsion that provides reliable and homogeneous filtration, easy installation and operation, zero consumables, zero maintenance, and reduction of cost of waste disposal. The filtering system makes it possible to obtain a high cleaning level and a complete removal of non-soluble oils, with no maintenance and no consumables. Euromáquina is a leader in sales of second- hand equipment, with full revamping available as an option. The company has increased its network, with new contacts and projects in Eastern Europe and Russia, and with a Russian-speaking sales engineer, Ms Olga Karakash.

Euromáquina’s FILTRA4 filtering system

Euromáquina, SA – Spain Fax: +34 91 658 62 08 Email: comercial@euromaquina.com Website: www.euromaquina.com

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