Sealed Vapor Degreasers comply with emission regulations.
June 13, 2008 -
Compliant with Solvent Emission Regulations, V-max(TM) machines clean light to heavy engineering soils and are designed to replace use of open-tank solvent degreasers in medium- to small-scale production units. Products are specified for use with VertrelŪ degreasing and cleaning chemicals but can be adapted for use with other solvents. Offering up to 12 baskets/hr throughput, 3-stage process cycle is fully automated with 9 pre-defined, selectable programs and single-button operation.
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New Range of Economically Priced Sealed Vapour Degreasers
The 'V-max(TM)' - "dry cleaning for engineering" from Fraser Technologies Ltd
In response to market demands, driven largely by solvent emission legislation, component cleaning specialist - Fraser Technologies Ltd - has developed a new range of economically priced, sealed solvent vapour degreasing machines under the 'V-max(TM)' brand name. The machines have been designed specifically to replace the use of traditional open-tank solvent degreasers in medium- to small-scale production units.
It is estimated that thousands of open-top solvent cleaning tanks are in use across the manufacturing and engineering subcontracting sectors of industry, many of which do not comply with the Solvent Emission Regulations (SER), introduced last year, or with latest health and safety legislation. V-max(TM) sealed machines are fully compliant.
The V-max(TM) range is being marketed by Fraser under the catchy slogan of "dry cleaning for engineering" and, although it can be adapted for use with other solvents, it has been designed specifically for use with the new 'VertrelŪ' degreasing and cleaning chemicals from DuPontŪ. As sole UK distributor for VertrelŪ, Fraser has trialled the new solvent extensively and is confident that - combined with V-max(TM) - the package offers a ready solution to many industrial component cleaning requirements.
V-max(TM) machines are simple in design yet exceptionally efficient in operation, effectively cleaning light to heavy engineering soils - including neat cutting oil, particulates, general shop dirt, electronic flux residues etc - in a single-chamber sealed system.
The range comprises three standard V-max(TM) models: the '500', '1000' and '1500' - accommodating parts basket sizes of 450mm x 250mm x 300 deep, 800mm x 350mm x 350mm deep and 1200mm x 500mm x 500mm deep, respectively.
Utilising nine pre-defined, selectable programs and single-button operation - at a throughput of up to 12 baskets per hour - the V-max(TM) process cycle is fully automated, apart from manual loading and unloading of parts baskets, to ensure dependable process repeatability.
The V-max(TM) process cycle involves three stages: immersion cleaning, pure solvent rinse and drying.
The heated immersion tank includes full particulate filtration and agitation. If required, additional ultrasonic agitation can be fitted for more critical cleaning applications. The components are allowed to clean for a pre-defined period and then the internal basket transfer system transports the basket to the rinse stage.
In stage two of the process, pure distilled chemical condenses on the components to provide a final rinse and remove any soluble contaminates carried over from stage one. This also allows the parts to heat to the boiling temperature of the solvent. Once this has been achieved, the basket is transferred to the drying stage.
The hot, clean parts are allowed to flash dry in the drying/of-load area for a pre-defined period before the cycle complete indicator allows the operator to remove the basket. The temperature of the parts at this time is no more than 30oC, thereby enabling immediate handling and transfer to the next production process. Automatic tank lid closure ensures that the machine's lid cannot be left open by mistake.
V-max(TM) machines are fully sealed when in use or on standby, so chemical losses through evaporation are negligible, thereby minimising the long term cost of ownership of the process.
Fresh Vertrel(TM) solvent is supplied in drums that connect directly to the system and act as a solvent reservoir. Top-up is automatic using dry break sealed fittings integral to the system. This ensures the system is always ready for operation. Changeover takes only minutes - minimising maintenance costs.
When required, tank clean out is via an integrated diaphragm pump, with minimal or no contact with the chemical. V-max(TM) machines also feature easy access to operating components and include process control warning indicators, to facilitate maintenance and fault finding.
More information from: Graham Fraser, Fraser Technologies, 24 Grange Road,
Houston Industrial Estate, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 5DE.
Tel: 01506 443058. Fax: 01506 443161.
Email: sales@frasertech.co.uk
Website: www.vmax-fct.co.uk
Contacts:
General Information:
Graham Fraser
INTL
Phone: 01506-443058
FAX: 01506-443161 E-mail this person Company Information: Name: Fraser Technologies Ltd Address: 24 Grange Road City: Livingston Country: United Kingdom Phone: http://www.vmax-fct.co.uk
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