Cleaning of Automotive Parts Before Refurbishment

Degreasing of engines and driveshafts before refurbishment

Project specifics

A company in the automotive sector asked MecanoLav to design and supply an automotive parts cleaning machine (engines, driveshafts, etc.) for refurbishment. The objectives: ensure deep degreasing of heavily contaminated engines and driveshafts while meeting cycle-time requirements, and integrate seamlessly into the customer’s production environment thanks to an automated loading/unloading system.

MecanoLav cleaning machine with conveyor and basket loaded with an automotive engine to be cleaned

Optimal cleaning performance

This industrial washing machine delivers efficient cleaning thanks to a double cycle: washing/blow-off, then rinsing/blow-off/drying. Process repeatability is ensured by separate baths and two distinct cleaning chambers. Bath treatment is optimized, with an optional degreaser/decanter and a paper roll filter.

Inside a MecanoLav cleaning machine with a chain conveyor between the washing chambers

Integration and automation on the customer’s line

Loading and unloading are automatic, via the customer’s conveyors. Motorized chain conveyors, adapted to the customer’s baskets, transfer the parts between the cleaning chambers.

MecanoLav cleaning machine in line with a roller conveyor for loading automotive parts