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Eco-Solution: Parts Washer Machine
Old Method --- New Method
Figure 2. Washing Bay Area Figure 3. Parts Washer Machine
Previously, Stewart Engineering used a washing bay (Figure 2) to clean the incoming parts on a daily basis, firstly by rinsing them
with water and then cleaning them with diesel oil. The team has decided to utilise a Parts Washer machine instead (Figure 3) to
streamline their cleaning process. This will ultimately save water and electricity and reduce the company's carbon footprint. As
cleaning of parts is one of the most essential steps in the daily work in the workshop, an alternative method of cleaning must
be explored.
The Parts Washer machine is procured, and the model we chose is "Sealey Parts Cleaning Tank with Turbo Feature". Once
the machine arrived, the technicians of Stewart Engineering, together with our project team, installed and commissioned the
machine.
How Does it Work?
1.Loading: The dirty parts are placed inside the parts washer
in a basket.
2.Cleaning: Fluid (clean diesel) recirculated through
replaceable filter element and directed onto workpiece
through flexible metal delivery nozzle.
3.Turbo agitation: Blow air bubbles through fluid (clean
diesel) to reduce soaking time and requires workshop air
supply in addition to a 230V electrical supply.
4.Rinsing: The parts are rinsed with clean water to remove
any remaining cleaning solution. Figure 4. Project team with the Parts Washer Machine
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