Industrial degreaser & workshop: guide and performance
By The ABNET® Technical Team |Last update | Reading time: 8 min
Industrial degreasing and workshop maintenance are not limited to a simple sweep. To avoid equipment clogging, especially during the summer months, meet the requirements of occupational health and safety (OHS), comply with CSR requirements, and control cost-effectiveness, rigorous technical degreasing is essential.. Find in this comprehensive guide the ABNET® protocol and professional solutions to optimize the cleanliness and performance of your production tool..
The resumption of workshop activities after the summer, on construction sites and in vehicle parks, requires increased technical rigour. In the industrial sector, intervention cycles generally consist of regular maintenance of structures (at the end of a shift or cycle), the ongoing treatment of production parts, and the heavy curative operations planned during shutdowns.
Between equipment that has become cluttered during the summer season, the requirements of occupational health and safety (OHS), the CSR imperatives to reduce consumption, and the need to control cost, approximate cleaning methods are no longer sufficient.
Fired fats, agglomerated on bearings, industrial soils subjected to stress, or machine maintenance housings… For every technical problem, there must be a targeted and effective chemical solution.
Discover how to structure your maintenance process by associating each workshop challenge with the appropriate ABNET solution.
- Intensive degreasing of workshops: getting rid of cooked fats and stubborn residues
- Precision mechanical maintenance: the requirement of non-foaming
- Restoration of soil and large commercial areas
- Versatile maintenance of surfaces and workstations on a daily basis
- FAQ – Everything you need to know about industrial degreasing and workshop maintenance with ABNET
1. Intensive degreasing of workshops: getting rid of cooked fats and stubborn residues
At the heart of the workshop, surfaces, fixtures and equipment are subject to the accumulation of thick fats, frozen oils, deposits of grease on bearings and joints, as well as synthetic fats (graphitized, white or silver-colored) or adhesive residues. These encrustations compromise the safety of operators and operational efficiency.
The solution : The ABNET® Reinforced This heavy degreaser is indicated for these demanding cases. Its concentrated formula (with adapted dilution recommendations to optimize cost-effectiveness and control the environmental impact) effectively dissolves cooked fats and traces of adhesives on professional equipment.
2. Precision mechanical maintenance: the requirement of non-foaming
Cleaning complex mechanical parts, components housed in machining centers, on slides, chucks, or within ultrasonic degreasing pumps and tanks requires specific technical formulations that avoid foam-related malfunctions while ensuring targeted action.
The solution
The’ABNET® Non-Soothe It was formulated to meet this requirement. While it fits perfectly into ultrasonic washers or some fountains for deep cleaning of demanding mechanical components, it is worth noting that the choice of fountain and product varies depending on the facility:’ABNET® Universal is for example used on cold fountains (like at ArcelorMittal), the’ABNET® Enhanced on others
parks (like at Transdev – Soléa), and the’ABNET® ProFlash in hot water fountains (like at Ciments Calcia).
3. Restoration of soil and large commercial areas
Workshop floors, circulation areas or the interior of utility and refrigerated vehicles quickly accumulate dirt that a simple sweep cannot remove. These surfaces require mechanized cleaning combined with suitable and effective detergent products.
The ABNET Auto Washer is the solution formulated to power carwashers and high-pressure cleaners. This product meets the regulatory criteria allowing it to claim compatibility with contact with food products. It ensures rigorous cleaning of large paved surfaces and industrial floors, while integrating into a rigorous hygiene approach (without confusion with a biocidal disinfection action).
4. Versatile maintenance of surfaces and workstations on a daily basis
For the routine cleaning of workstations and production equipment (machine tool cabinets, machining centers, slides, chucks, etc.), teams need solutions that are both technical, quick to use, and safe for the supports.
The ABNET solution
For a modifiable universal action The concentrate ABNET® Universal It adapts to the different types of washable surfaces in the workshop.
For immediate interventions The ready-to-use version ABNET® ProFlash (in a sprayer) offers real operational comfort. It is a preferred choice by major industrial companies (such as Alstom or Ciments Calcia) because it avoids dilution manipulations by the operator, guarantees perfect consistency of the preparation and allows for the optimization of hazard classifications (from a corrosive profile to an irritant profile).
For an enhanced CSR approach : The ABNET Harmony constitutes a particularly relevant alternative in the industry. If prepared at less than 19.5 %, it does not display any hazard pictogram, thus meeting growing expectations regarding the reduction of environmental impacts and workplace safety.
Conclusion: Mastering industrial maintenance with method
Optimizing cleanliness in industrial environments relies on a rigorous match between the nature of the dirt, the cleaning cycles, and the choice of chemical formulations. By selecting the ABNET solution tailored to each work station—from heavy degreasing to cleaning production parts—you gain efficiency while preserving the longevity of your equipment.
FAQ — Everything you need to know about industrial degreasing and workshop maintenance with ABNET
Why use a specific degreaser like ABNET® Enhanced rather than a classic multi-use product?
For greases made from cooked fats, frozen oils, agglomerates on bearings, or synthetic greases (graphitized, white,
colored ones), universal cleaners show their limitations. The’ABNET® Enhanced provides the necessary power to overcome these persistent industrial pollutants.
Can it be used the ABNET Non-Soothe in all the degreasing fountains?
Not exclusively. The choice of product depends on the technical configuration of the fountain: the ABNET Non-Soothe is ideal for avoiding excess foam, but the ABNET Universal or The ABNET is strengthened They are also used successfully when it comes to cold or hot fountains (as is practiced by leading industrial actors).
The ABNET Auto Washer Is it compatible with the requirements of the food industry?
Yes. The product meets the regulatory criteria for validating its use for cleaning surfaces and objects in contact with food, making it effective for the maintenance of refrigerated truck fleets and of floors subject to strict sanitary constraints.
What are the industrial benefits of ProFlash compared to a classic concentrate?
The ProFlash (ready to use in a sprayer) avoids dilution manipulations on site for operators, guarantees absolute consistency of the applied product and often makes it possible to reduce the classification of risks (from corrosive products to irritant formulations), thus ensuring the safety of work stations.
How to meet an industrial company’s CSR objectives regarding cleaning?
The use of eco-designed formulations such as ABNET Harmony It helps to reduce the environmental impact, notably thanks to formulations without a hazard pictogram when diluted below 19.5 %%, while maintaining a high level of technical efficiency for the maintenance of interior surfaces and structures.
About the author
A French manufacturer based in Vénéjan (Gard), ABNET® has been developing and producing high-performance professional detergents since 1993. Our technical experts design degreasing formulas that are peel-off to ensure impeccable and safe maintenance of recreational vehicles without compromising sensitive materials.