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Component Cleanliness Analyser to ISO 16232

How clean are your components after your manufacturing and multi stage cleaning processes, perhaps not as clean as you think. The answer to this critical question is now available from Particle Technology, the supplier of the Component Cleanliness Analyser. 

Automotive manufacturers and their suppliers have learnt that the damage caused by minute particle contamination in an engine or turbocharger during the first minutes of operation can determine the reliability and life expectancy of that component part. With this information manufacturers now understand that there is a tolerable level of residual particulate contamination on a component that should not be exceeded. The problem has been how do we accurately measure the particles on a part such as a crank shaft or a turbocharger, the solution is now available from Particle Technology.

The Component Cleanliness Analyser measures the cleanliness of parts, components and systems in accordance with ISO STD 16232 and also in accordance with ISO STD 18413:2002. These standards specify the methods to be used for evaluating (extracting, analyzing and expressing results) the cleanliness of specific component parts.

The Component Cleanliness Analyser is a stand alone mobile system that can be installed in any manufacturing location by plugging it into a single phase 240v power supply. The equipment comprises four integrated modules: a clean air cabinet; a non toxic aqueous pressure cleaning and filtration system to capture residual particles from the component under test; a high quality microscope with a 3MO colour video camera to view the captured particles and a unique set of software to measure the size and count the number of particles. Reports can be generated in a variety of ways that meet the ISO 16232 standard or the Volvo/Scania standards

The system has been designed and developed to be easy to operate, easy to install, environmentally green (no solvents) and cost effective.

Technical Information

  • Power Supply: 240v
  • Footprint: Height = 1700cm Width = 1500cm Diameter 600cm
  • Software: MS Windows - Network enabled
  • Particle Size: 1µm to 2000µm
  • Liquid Media: Water
  • Surfactant: Proprietary (non toxic, totally soluable)
  • Effluent Waste: Discharge to main sewer
  • Temperature Control: Yes
  • Pressure Wash Control: Yes
  • Ultrasonic Wash: Available
  • Filters: Exchangeable 0.5µm cartridge

Various analyser sizes are available depending on the dimensions of the component under test.

For further information please contact info@particletechnology.com