In the medical sector, cleaning and treating instruments and metal components plays a vital role in ensuring safety, functionality, and longevity. The most common industrial washing methods use solvents or alkaline detergents to remove oils, greases, and processing residues. The chemical action is complemented by the mechanical action of ultrasound, agitation during immersion, or high-pressure jets, which are ideal for deep cleaning even in complex geometries. Surface treatments, on the other hand, are designed to improve corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and coating adhesion. Among the most commonly used are stainless steel passivation, aluminum anodizing, and the deposition of protective layers such as PVD or polymer coatings. Integrating washing and surface treatment is essential to comply with regulations and ensure the safety of medical devices.
Discover the characteristics of industrial washing in the medical sector.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WASHING IN THE MEDICAL SECTOR
We decided to create a selection process to better identify the washing or surface treatment solution.
Typical components
| Component | Cleaning Methods | Typical Contaminants |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical instruments (scissors, forceps, scalpels) | Chemical (alkaline detergents), Ultrasound | Oils from machining, metal residues, dust, grease |
| Orthopedic implants (femur, tibia, plates) | Chemical, Passivation, Ultrasound | Oils, metal chips, machining residues |
| Dental implants | Chemical, Ultrasound, Micro-jets | Dust, oils, polishing residues |
| Endoscopic instrument components | Ultrasound, High-pressure jets, Neutral detergents | Fluids, grease, lubrication residues |
| Sleeves (tubes, joints, fittings) | Chemical, Ultrasound | Oils from molding or turning, chips, lubricant residues |
| Tube head threads | Ultrasound, High-pressure jets, Chemical | Chips, oils, metal microparticles |
| Medical valves | Chemical, Ultrasound | Oils, grease, manufacturing residues, dust |
| Cannulas and needles | Chemical, Ultrasound, Passivation (stainless steel) | Oils, metal dust, machining residues |
| Infusion pumps or medical device components | Chemical detergents, Ultrasound, Micro-jets | Oils, plastic or metal residues, dust |
| Bearings and precision guides | Ultrasound, High-pressure jets, Solvents | Grease, machining oils, micro-chips |
Treatment characteristics and corresponding machines
| TREATMENT | SERIES | TYPE OF MACHINE | IMAGE | PRODUCTION/PIECE SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion washing with water, alcohols, hydrocarbon solvents, and HFE with ultrasound | Washing tanks TANK SERIES | TANK.US Industrial immersion washing with ultrasound |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | Low/medium production volumes for complex geometry parts |
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