Aqueous Equipment

💧  Aqueous Cleaning Systems

Effective Water-Based Cleaning Solutions for Industrial Applications

At D&S Ultra-Clean, we provide advanced aqueous cleaning systems that deliver high-performance cleaning for a wide variety of industrial components. Aqueous cleaning uses water-based detergents to remove organic and inorganic contaminants, offering a safe and environmentally responsible alternative to solvent-based cleaning methods.

💧 What is Aqueous Cleaning?

Aqueous cleaning is a process that combines detergents and water to clean components by either:

• Chemically reacting with organic contaminants to convert them into water-soluble compounds, or

• Emulsifying oils and greases so they can be removed with water.

These detergents are often complex chemical formulations, each designed to interact with specific contaminants and materials. Careful selection of the right detergent is crucial to ensure effective cleaning without damaging sensitive substrates.

🔥 How It Works

Aqueous cleaning is typically performed at elevated temperatures to enhance chemical reactions. Cleaning performance can be further improved with mechanical agitation, such as:

• Spray cleaning (in air or under immersion)

• Ultrasonic irradiation for precision cleaning

• Workload agitation within the cleaning solution

The choice of method depends on:

• The type of contaminant

• The geometry and complexity of the parts

• The desired level of cleanliness

🔁 Rinse & Drying Stages

Many aqueous cleaning systems require post-wash rinsing to remove detergent residues. Rinsing may involve multiple stages using purified water to prevent redeposition of soils. When dry components are needed, systems often incorporate a hot air drying stage.

✅ Key Benefits of Aqueous Cleaning

• Safe, non-toxic, and non-flammable

• Excellent for removing a wide range of soils: oils, greases, oxides, flux residues, and more

• Compatible with aerospace, automotive, medical, and precision engineering applications

• Environmentally friendly with low operational risks

🧼 Our Aqueous Cleaning Equipment Range

Explore our tailored solutions for different cleaning needs:

• Ultrasonic Aqueous Cleaning Systems – Cleanline
  Ideal for high-precision cleaning with ultrasonic agitation

• Closed Aqueous Systems
  For enclosed, automated cleaning with minimal operator exposure

• Spray Wash Systems – Cleanzone
  For high-volume cleaning with integrated spray jets and rinse/dry stages

📞 Need Expert Advice or a Free Cleaning Trial?

Our experienced engineers can help you identify the right aqueous cleaning solution for your needs. Contact us today to arrange a no-obligation cleaning trial or request more information about our full range of aqueous and solvent cleaning systems.