Beat the heat, prevent Downtime!
Routine maintenance is essential to maintain consistent performance, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your equipment. As we move through the summer months, it’s a great time to implement a few simple steps to keep your operation running efficiently.
3 simple summer maintenance tips
1. Rinse Tank Control (Bacteria / Mold / Fungi)
Warmer temperatures can accelerate biological growth in rinse stages, leading to odor, contamination, and reduced efficiency.
Recommended Solution: Gardobond Add H 7030
Gardobond Add H 7030 is a liquid solution of stabilized hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of 18% by weight.
Gardobond Add H 7030 is a liquid solution of stabilized hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of 18% by weight.
Dosage: 0.5–2.0% v/v (5–20 L per 1000 L)
Helps control bacteria, mold, and fungal buildup
Improves bath cleanliness and performance consistency
Gardobond Add H 7030 helps keep rinse tanks biologically clean, improve bath stability, reduce microbial-related issues, and support consistent coating quality.
Gardobond Add H 70302. Nozzle Cleaning & Descaling
Spray nozzles can clog or scale over time, leading to uneven application and poor coverage.
Recommended Solution: Gardacid P 32
Gardacid® P 32 is an inhibited hydrochloric acid-based cleaner designed for rapid removal of rust and hard water scale from ferrous metal and water-circulating equipment. It also effectively strips heat scale, oxide coatings, and plating such as chromium, zinc, and cadmium.
Gardacid® P 32 is an inhibited hydrochloric acid-based cleaner designed for rapid removal of rust and hard water scale from ferrous metal and water-circulating equipment. It also effectively strips heat scale, oxide coatings, and plating such as chromium, zinc, and cadmium.
Typical use: ~25% v/v solution (adjustable 5–50%)
Effective at removing scale and buildup
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Simple Cleaning Method - Prepare three buckets:
Simple Cleaning Method - Prepare three buckets:
Perforated bucket (for holding nozzles)
Cleaning solution: 3 L Gardacid P 32 + 9 L water
Rinse bucket with fresh water
Soak nozzles for 8–24 hours, then rinse thoroughly
⚠️ Reminder: Always Add Acid to Water (AAA)
Gardacid® P 32 removes scale and deposits from spray nozzles and equipment, restoring flow and spray efficiency for more consistent process performance.
Gardacid® P 32 removes scale and deposits from spray nozzles and equipment, restoring flow and spray efficiency for more consistent process performance.
3. Coolant System Cleaning (Sump Maintenance)
Dirty coolant systems can reduce machining efficiency and lead to contamination from chips, swarf, and residues—especially in warmer conditions
Recommended Solution: Gardoclean A 5365
GARDOCLEAN A 5365 is a heavy-duty, safe, alkaline cleaner designed for metalworking fluid systems and is fully compatible with water-based and water-dispersible coolants.
GARDOCLEAN A 5365 is a heavy-duty, safe, alkaline cleaner designed for metalworking fluid systems and is fully compatible with water-based and water-dispersible coolants.
Dosage: 2–4% v/v (do not exceed 5%)
Can be added directly into the recirculating system
Safe to use during operation
Procedure:
Circulate for 8–24 hours
Drain and flush system thoroughly
Recharge with fresh coolant promptly to prevent corrosion
GARDOCLEAN A 5365 cleans and conditions coolant systems by removing deposits and contaminants, helping extend coolant life, reduce maintenance, and improve operational reliability.
Gardoclean A 5365
Regular maintenance with chemical products helps to:
✔ Improve process consistency
✔ Reduce downtime and maintenance costs
✔ Eextend equipment lifespan
We offer new Chemetall solutions and would be happy to discuss your needs with you to find the ideal solution.
We are proud to be the distributor for Chemetall, the surface treatment business unit of BASF Coatings. Chemetall is a global leader in surface treatment solutions for several industries including automotive and heavy manufacturing. Every finish, color, and coating begins with Chemetall’s expertise - preparing, protecting, and perfecting metal surfaces.