INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY DEEP CLEANING & DEGREASING

Construction Metal Forming Ltd, Pontypool, South Wales

Client's Challenge

CMF required a comprehensive industrial deep clean of its Large White Stud Machine to remove accumulated grease, oils, dirt and other contaminants from the machinery and surrounding areas.

The machine required specialist attention to accessible internal metalwork, external panels, machinery framework, protective caging and the surrounding floor areas.

Heavy grease and oil deposits presented additional cleaning challenges, particularly within internal components and difficult-to-access areas. The presence of sensitive electrical equipment also required careful control of moisture and cleaning chemicals.

The objective was to achieve the highest practicable standard of cleanliness while minimising water usage and protecting the machinery's operational components.

Assessment & Planning

APT ICC carried out a specialist machinery cleaning and degreasing process, taking into consideration the machine's construction, accessibility and sensitive components.

The cleaning involved using APT Commercial Chemicals' Ultramax 2020, combined with manual agitation, chemical spray wiping and low-pressure steam cleaning to break down accumulated grease, oils and stubborn deposits.

Access to internal metalwork and components was achieved through the machine's top opening and surrounding access doors, allowing cleaning of accessible internal areas without unnecessary dismantling.

Prior to commencement, the client was responsible for ensuring the machinery was fully shut down, isolated and made safe, with the machine sump emptied before cleaning.

Methodology

Initial Preparation: Identification of accessible surfaces requiring cleaning and painting, with sensitive components and excluded areas accounted for before commencing.
Chemical Cleaning: Application of APT Commercial Chemicals UltraClean MB using a controlled spray-and-wipe method to remove surface contamination from the machinery.
Surface Preparation: Thorough wiping and preparation of accessible external surfaces to provide a suitable base for the specialist metal coating.
Component Protection: Careful avoidance of sensors, moving parts, electrical components, contact points and other sensitive areas throughout the cleaning and painting process.
Specialist Metal Painting: Application of specialist metal paint to accessible areas of the machine in the client's specified RAL colour.
Finishing: Controlled application of the coating, with attention to coverage, appearance and achieving the best possible final finish.
Waste Management: Collection of waste generated during the works for disposal within the client's designated on-site waste facilities.

Site Access & Logistics

Equipment:

Sprayer Bottles
Hand sanders and sand paper
Cleaning cloths and wiping materials
Specialist metal paint application equipment

Chemicals:

• Ultraclean MB - all-purpose cleaner and disinfectant.

The Results:

Packaging machinery cleaned and prepared for specialist metal painting.
Accessible external surfaces coated in the client's specified RAL colour.
Improved visual appearance and refreshed external finish.
Waste collected for disposal through the client's designated facilities.

The project demonstrates APT ICC's ability to deliver specialist industrial machinery cleaning, equipment refurbishment and machinery painting services.