Anmasi – Washing systems, filter systems and chemical products

Anmasi – Washing systems, filter systems and chemical products

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Epoxy Cleaning

Over the years, Anmasi Group has developed specialized expertise in cleaning parts and tools contaminated with epoxy, paint, and adhesives. This means we offer a wide range of standard solutions tailored to these specific tasks. These solutions typically involve machines from our product range, where the design and choice of components have been adapted to handle epoxy cleaning.

Using the right components is crucial in this application. Otherwise, pumps, sensors, and other moving parts can be damaged by the harsh environment typically found in epoxy cleaning processes.

When it comes to epoxy cleaning, we typically work with removing:

  • Uncured liquid epoxy
  • Cured epoxy
  • Adhesives
  • Epoxy-based paints
  • Loctite
  • Composite materials
  • PUR (Polyurethane)

We have delivered over 200 machines worldwide for cleaning parts and tools from the above-mentioned contaminants. If you have a specialized cleaning task, feel free to contact us. The cleaning systems and ultrasonic cleaners we supply for epoxy removal are used across various industries, including:

  • Automotive
  • Wind power
  • The composites industry (e.g. filament winding machines)
  • Building materials manufacturing
  • Window production
  • The defense industry (e.g. rocket manufacturing)
  • Lightweight bottle production (e.g. diving and gas cylinders)
  • Battery production
  • Electronics

Our experience with a wide range of industries and various types of epoxy and composite materials gives us a solid foundation – to your advantage. We know which components should be included in the machine, and how it should be built and operated to ensure a smooth and trouble-free production process.

All our solutions are designed to replace acetone and other hazardous solvents, which are still commonly used today. This provides customers with an environmentally friendly, often water-based solution that is future-proof.

Our extensive experience also means we understand that neither of our customers are the same. That’s why our sales process always begins with an assessment of your specific needs:

Analysis of Epoxy Type

We start by analyzing both the product and safety data sheets of the epoxy, adhesive, paint, or similar substance you are using. This analysis is performed by our chemist, who then makes a recommendation for which chemical product should be used.

Cured or Uncured Epoxy/Composite

Once the type of epoxy we are working with has been determined, we need to establish whether the epoxy during the washing process is cured, semi-cured, or uncured. This is crucial, as it greatly influences the choice of washing system, process times, and temperature.

It typically takes significantly longer to remove cured epoxy than uncured. Therefore, whenever possible, we recommend that customers wash parts and tools before the epoxy is fully cured.

Analysis of Parts and Tools for Cleaning

There is a wide variety in the types of tools and parts that need to be cleaned of epoxy, adhesive residue, and similar materials at our customers’ facilities. Therefore, we always review all parts to be washed before offering a solution. The following factors are especially important:

  • Geometry of the part

    This greatly affects how quickly the items can be cleaned and how accessible the contaminated surfaces are. For example, threaded holes with cured epoxy often take much longer to clean compared to flat surfaces.

  • Material of the part

    What are the parts and tools made of? This is essential so we can ensure they are not damaged by the selected chemical type. Some epoxy cleaning agents can be harsh on seals and hoses, which may need to be replace or removed during the cleaning process.

Once these aspects have been analyzed, we consult with the customer to outline how a solution will look—ensuring that parts and tools are cleaned easily and in an environmentally friendly manner without being damaged.

How Should It Be Handled in Production?

This is important for selecting the right cleaning system, as the right logistics solution has a major impact on operating costs. Together with the customer, we look at how the parts will be transported and handled during machine operation.
There should ideally be a clear connection between the selected washing process and the operation of the system.

Choosing the Right Machine

Once the above has been defined in collaboration with you, we proceed with the following steps in the sales process:

  1. Small-scale laboratory testing of the chemicals and washing system to determine:
    a. Washing times
    b. Temperature
    c. Type of chemical
    d. Technology: Ultrasonic cleaning or spraying
  2. Proposal for a solution
  3. Based on the lab test, a large-scale test of the proposed solution is offered at our demo facilities, with customer participation and actual parts/tools.
  4. A test report is created and approved by the customer.
  5. Adjustments based on testing experience are incorporated into the offer.
  6. Order placement

Economy and Environment

The advantage of our epoxy cleaning solutions is that they often offer significantly better cost-efficiency and environmental performance compared to conventional methods used over the years. All our solutions are designed for cleaning without the use of strong solvents such as acetone.

With a solution from Anmasi Group, you get:

  • Significantly improved working environment during epoxy cleaning
  • Mild chemicals that are non-flammable, non-corrosive, etc.
  • Good operational economy, as the chemical has a long service life (fluid often only needs replacing 2–4 times a year)
  • Avoidance of ATEX zones in relation to epoxy cleaning
  • Effective filtration of epoxy residues in the cleaning machine
  • Automatic chemical dosing ensures low worker exposure and reduced chemical consumption

Please note that the above table should be seen as a guide—not a definitive solution—as no two customers are the same. Therefore, we kindly ask you to always contact one of Anmasi Group’s consultants to ensure that you receive the right solution.

You can reach us at sales@anmasi.dk or by phone at +45 76 50 20 32.

Machine Solutions for Epoxy Cleaning

In our range of standard and custom-built systems for epoxy cleaning, we always use the following technologies to clean the components. Once we’ve determined whether to use spray cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, or a combination of both, we then assess the size, quantity, and weight of the tools to determine the appropriate size and type of machine to offer.
In the table below, you can see which technology we recommend depending on the task:

Spray washing

  • Uncured and semi-cured
  • Liquid form / flowing epoxy
  • Sensitive tools
  • Water-based solution
  • Simple parts and tools

Ultrasonic cleaning

  • Cured epoxy
  • Complex parts and tools
  • Mild solvents or water-based solution