In-Line Cleaning for Tubes and Drawn Products
All types of tubes and drawn products—regardless of material or intended use—require effective cleaning and degreasing. These steps are essential both for enabling subsequent processing and for meeting customer quality expectations.
REA Steam Cleaning systems are designed to perform in-line washing and degreasing during production, without interrupting the workflow. This integration ensures efficiency and consistency throughout the manufacturing process.
Our in-line steam cleaning solutions offer numerous advantages:
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High degreasing performance, achieving surface energy levels up to Arcotest 42
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Real-time cleaning and degreasing at line speeds up to 164 feet per minute
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Minimal water consumption, typically less than 13.2 liters per hour
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Very low wastewater output, usually under 2.7 gallons per hour
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Compact design, with a footprint of less than 3.5 feet on the production line
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Eco-friendly operation, providing a solvent-free alternative
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Flexible configuration, with interchangeable washing chambers to accommodate various diameters
These features make REA steam cleaning systems a reliable, sustainable, and efficient solution for continuous production environments.
Low Water Consumption
Steam cleaning uses minimal amounts of water, making it especially efficient for profiles with smaller cross-sections. This targeted approach ensures effective cleaning while significantly reducing water usage.
High Degreasing Efficiency
Steam cleaning naturally delivers excellent degreasing performance, thanks to the high temperature of the steam, which effectively breaks down and removes oils, greases, and other contaminants.
Extremely Compact In-Line Design
All our in-line cleaning systems are engineered with an exceptionally small footprint. Supporting components are positioned outside the main production line, allowing easy integration even in limited spaces or on existing lines. This compact design minimizes the need for modifications and results in significant advantages for the customer right from the installation phase.
Minimal Wastewater Generation
A key advantage of steam cleaning systems is their extremely low wastewater output. The small amount of waste produced consists mainly of the removed contaminants and a minimal quantity of condensed steam, making the process both efficient and environmentally friendly.
An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Solvent-Based Systems
Our steam cleaning systems offer a genuinely ecological solution—completely free from solvents. When the use of detergent is required, it is continuously recycled within the system, keeping consumption to an absolute minimum (typically less than 5 liters per day). This approach ensures both effective cleaning and a reduced environmental impact.
Highly Versatile
Our unique system of interchangeable chambers allows for quick adaptation to different diameters, with setup times of less than 5 minutes. This flexibility ensures efficient operation across a wide range of applications.
