Case Study

Even in highly automated environments, industrial cleaning can become a bottleneck, especially when contamination compromises product quality, drives up disposal costs, and slows production. That was the case for a well-known valve manufacturer experiencing intermittent staining on components. The manufacturer’s existing automated cleaning system wasn’t just underdelivering on part cleanliness; it was also generating approximately

In high-volume manufacturing, few things are as fundamental—and as underestimated—as tool cleanliness. For a major U.S. equipment manufacturer, that principle was being tested. As part complexity increased and production volume grew, their manual, solvent-based cleaning process could no longer keep up. Cleaning quality was inconsistent, labor costs were high, and solvent use raised operational concerns.