In the automotive sector, industrial washing and metal surface treatments are critical stages in the production process because every component must offer optimal performance and reliability. For this reason, the technologies used, from washing with water or solvents to ultrasonics, meticulously remove oil, residues, and impurities, preparing the parts for further processing. Surface treatments such as phosphating, anodizing, galvanizing, passivation, or PVD coatings give the component resistance to wear and corrosion, as well as a neat and high-performance finish. The result is impeccably clean, perfectly protected components, ready to meet the most demanding requirements of the industry, processed using innovative and quality-oriented practices.
Discover the characteristics of industrial washing in the automotive sector.
AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR WASHING CHARACTERISTICS
We decided to create a selection process to better identify the washing or surface treatment solution.
Typical components
| Component | Main cleaning methods | Typical contaminants |
|---|---|---|
| Engine blocks | High-pressure water, solvent, ultrasonic | Oils, emulsions, chips, foundry sand |
| Cylinder heads | Hot water with alkaline detergents, ultrasonic | Machining residues, abrasive pastes, oils |
| Crankshafts | Turbulent water, solvent | Cutting oils, metallic chips, protective greases |
| Camshafts | Hot water with additives, ultrasonic | Coolants, metallic microparticles |
| Injectors | Ultrasonic, CO₂ cryogenic, solvent | Protective paints, light oils, fine particles |
| Throttle bodies | Water with neutral detergents, solvent | Greases, oils, light carbon residues |
| Pistons | Alkaline water, ultrasonic | Machining oils, polishing pastes, chips |
| Gearbox housings | High-pressure water, solvent | Oils, sealants, metallic residues |
| Gears | Directed water jets, solvent | Quenching oils, abrasive particles, greases |
| Brake discs | Hot water, solvent | Machining dust, protective oils, oxides |
| Brake calipers | Water, ultrasonic | Chips, oils, machining residues |
| Alloy wheels | Water with alkaline detergents, CO₂ cryogenic | Foundry dust, oils, protective paints |
| Radiators | Demineralized water, ultrasonic | Flux residues, oils, fine dust |
| Exhaust systems | High-pressure water, CO₂ cryogenic | Oxides, welding residues, protective oils |
| Turbochargers | Ultrasonic, solvent, CO₂ cryogenic | Carbonized oils, greases, microparticles |
Treatment characteristics and corresponding machines
| TREATMENT | SERIES | TYPE OF MACHINE | IMAGE | PRODUCTION/PIECE SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water-based washing/deburring Precise high-pressure spraying |
Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES |
SPRAYMASTER.TR.RR
Spray washing and deburring on a rotating table |
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Low production for medium/large parts |
| Precise water-based spraying for complex geometries |
Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES |
SPRAYMASTER.FX
Industrial spray and immersion washing for the complete cleaning of mechanical parts |
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Low production for medium/large parts |
| Precise water-based spraying and deburring for complex geometries |
Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES |
SPRAYMASTER.FX.RR
Industrial spray washing with fixed platform and positioned washing stations |
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Low production for medium/large parts |
| Water-based washing for complex geometries |
Washing cabins SPRAYMASTER SERIES |
SPRAYMASTER.TLT
Industrial washing for flexible FMS production line |
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Low production for medium-sized parts |
| Water-based washing for complex geometries |
Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.LINEAR
Industrial linear tunnel washing with belt conveyor |
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High production volumes |
| Water-based washing and deburring for complex geometries |
Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.LINEAR.RR
Industrial linear tunnel washing with belt conveyor and anthropomorphic robot |
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High production volumes |
| Water-based washing for small metal parts and screws | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.DRM
Industrial tunnel washing for small metal parts and screws |
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High production volumes |
| General or positioned industrial washing in a tunnel machine with circular conveyor | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.CIRCON
Industrial tunnel washing with circular conveyor |
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High production volumes |
| General industrial washing in tunnel machine with immersion treatment | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.HIDRO
Industrial tunnel washing with immersion treatment |
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High production volumes |
| General and positioned industrial washing in a tunnel machine with a ring conveyor | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.RING
Industrial tunnel washing with ring conveyor |
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High production volumes |
| Positioned washing and industrial water deburring in tunnel with ring conveyor | Washing tunnel TUNNEL SERIES |
TUNNEL.RING.RR
Industrial tunnel washing and deburring with ring conveyor |
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High production volumes |
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and HFE with ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES |
TANK.US
Industrial immersion washing with ultrasound |
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Low production volumes |
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and HFE with ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES |
TANK.MULTI.US
Industrial immersion cleaning with HFE |
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Low production volumes |
| Multi-surface treatment by immersion based on water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and possibility of ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES |
TANK.ROBOT
multi-tank system for surface treatments such as washing, phosphating, and burnishing |
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Low/medium production volumes |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with water and ultrasound | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES |
HIDRO.IK
Horizontal chamber system for advanced and reliable washing processes |
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Low/medium production volumes |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with biodegradable and non-toxic solvents with reduced environmental impact | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES |
HIDRO.CK.ECOFAST
Horizontal chamber system with solvent recovery via distiller |
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Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with water | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES |
HIDRO.IC
Horizontal chamber system for deep cleaning of oily and processing residues |
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Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
| Combined spray and immersion washing with water and ultrasound | Hydrokinetic Systems HIDRO SERIES |
HIDRO.WK
Horizontal chamber system with water distiller for washing solution recovery |
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Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
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