How do you make your cleaning process more eco-conscious? Well, it’s all about doing more with less. Less water. Less energy consumption. And less maintenance.

But how can you do that without compromising on cleanliness? The short – and probably not so surprising – answer is to choose the right water-based industrial cleaner that fits your production process.

Would you like the longer and more thorough answer? Then keep scrolling.

Yes, you read it right. Extending bath lifetime is possible – with the right cleaning solution that fits your production process perfectly. It all starts by choosing the optimum sustainable industrial detergent. And the result? It’s better than you think. You reduce energy consumption and increase your production time.

Let’s take an example.

Let’s say you have a bath that contains 5,000 liters. The lifetime of the bath is three months and the water temperature is 70°C. Decent, right? Well, it could be even better. By using the right industrial cleaning solution, you can double the bath lifetime to six months and lower the water temperature to 45°C. You not only save a lot of water – you also reduce your energy bill significantly, while maintaining – or even improving – cleanliness.

A smoother wash process and longer bath lifetimes for VMS Group

Make sure to keep the correct pH level in the bath. This will prevent corrosion and reduce degradation of the bath. At DST-CHEMICALS, our technicians help you check the purity, the condition of the bath and the entire washing process in general.

Keep the bath at an optimal temperature to prevent degradation and extend its lifespan. Higher temperatures aren’t necessarily better. By choosing the right cleaner, you can lower the temperature and reduce energy costs.

Go through regular maintenance checks to identify any potential issues early on and prevent them from causing long-term damage. At DST-CHEMICALS, our promise to our customers is that we are in this together. And we stick to this promise by providing maintenance and service to ensure your requirements are met – every day.

Make sure to stick to the recommended instructions for bath usage and maintenance to ensure that the bath is used and maintained correctly.

Keeping your industrial parts cleaning sustainable is important. On the other hand, you also need to make sure your cleaning processes are kept at the lowest possible cost. We get that. So let’s focus on some of the economic gains that are achieved by extending bath lifetime.

• Increase production time:
  Fewer interruptions in your production process means more time for what’s important for your business – enhanced productivity.
• Cut heating costs:
  With longer bath lifetime, you need less water and less cleaner. And with the right detergent you can lower the water temperature significantly.
• Achieve energy savings:
  When lowering the water temperature, you use less energy each time you need to heat up the bath.

Choosing a DST-CHEMICALS cleaning product is good business. And so it was for Sona BLW Precision Forgings, an automotive technology company based in India.

Just take a look at these shiny numbers:

The best way to reduce water consumption is to choose a cleaning solution that makes it possible to extend the life of your bath. If you do this, the results are clear. You reduce waste-water as well as water and energy consumption. A win-win situation for the environment and for your business.

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Conclusion

At DST-CHEMICALS, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We engaged with key stakeholders, including our team of suppliers, to ensure we focused on what truly mattered. Ready to see the full picture? Keep an eye out for our ESG report, where we share the next steps in our journey to sustainability.

Energy efficiency is an important topic in most companies today. Especially because of the soaring costs and the environmental demands.

The overarching problem, though, is that many processes – particularly cleaning – are quite energy intensive and therefore also expensive. So how can you improve the energy efficiency of your cleaning processes and in your production process overall?

Let’s go through some easy-to-implement ways to reduce your energy costs.

Downsizing your energy consumption has a great impact on the environment – and on your bottom line, too. So if you don’t already have a plan for your energy savings, it is time for action.

To help you on the way, we have gathered 7 simple tips to reduce energy costs in your cleaning processes – and in your production process overall:

Install automatic lighting
Let’s start with one of the easiest ways to save energy in your production facility. That is turning off the lights when no one is in the production area. To do so, you can install an automated lighting system that only turns on the lights when the area is in use. In the light of the soaring energy costs, this makes perfect sense, right?

Use the right cleaner to reduce water consumption
Regular cleaning of your industrial parts and equipment is necessary. And it is even more important that you choose the right industrial detergent for your exact needs. The right cleaner makes it possible to extend the bath lifetime and save water. We recommend that you use water-based cleaning products. Unlike solvent cleaning products, water-based cleaners are formulated to provide the highest level of cleanliness with the lowest possible impact on the environment.

Maintain equipment and prolong its lifespan
Keeping your equipment in optimal condition is important in ensuring that your operation is as  energy efficient as possible. Schedule ongoing maintenance checks on all your equipment. The old and new ones, the ones performing 24/7, and the ones you don’t use as often. This will ensure that your production is running efficiently without unnecessary and costly delays and downtimes.

Switch to LED lighting
LED bulbs are the optimal lighting choice for energy savings. And the benefits are clear. They last five to ten times longer and use about a quarter of the energy to produce the same light as halogen bulbs. Sounds great, right? So make sure to switch all bulbs to LED right away.

Lower the water temperature
Switching to the right sustainable industrial detergent makes it possible to lower the water temperature in your baths. With the right cleaner, developed for your set-up, you can lower the water temperature significantly. And this is without compromising on cleanliness. Additionally, you can prolong bath lifetime and cut costs. Plenty of good reasons to reevaluate your cleaning processes.

Power down unused equipment
Powering down your equipment when it is not in use seems to be a no brainer. Yet it can easily be overlooked. Make a habit of walking through your production facility every day to ensure that unused equipment is powered down. It can result in significant savings over time.

Involve your employees
To make sure all of the above are completed and included in your production and cleaning processes, involve all employees in your ongoing energy optimizations. Let them know how the energy costs affect the bottom line and make sure everyone is always updated on the latest energy-saving initiatives in your production unit.

Danfoss achieved energy savings of 50%

At DST-CHEMICALS, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We engaged with key stakeholders, including our team of suppliers, to ensure we focused on what truly mattered. Ready to see the full picture? Keep an eye out for our ESG report, where we share the next steps in our journey to sustainability.

This is putting industrial parts cleaning under pressure – unless you have the right cleaning products and process.

But how do you make your industrial parts cleaning both smarter and environmentally friendly? How do you reduce the cost per parts cleaned? And how do you find the best eco-friendly detergent for your particular operation? The answers to these questions might actually be simpler than you think. So let’s take a closer look at what you can do.

By staying up to date with the latest and greenest best practices, you can maintain cleaning standards while improving your bottom line. Sounds great, right? Here are 5 things you can do:

Choosing the right industrial cleaning solution for your operation is good business. It can help you improve quality while reducing water and energy consumption.

But how do you find the best detergent for your particular set-up? Well, it depends on several things. It depends on your production facilities, on the metal you need to clean and on the washing machines you use. Just to name a few.

At DST-CHEMICALS, we have a process that ensures you get a superior water-based industrial cleaning product – no matter whether you are looking for a degreaser cleaner, rust inhibitor or industrial degreasers. The process is called Pure Performance.

Learn more about Pure Performance →

As a modern company, HAMBURGER HOCHBAHN has a consistent sustainability strategy, covering everything from a zero-emissions fleet to low-energy maintenance and cleaning of vehicles. And with DST-CHEMICALS, a new course has been set in this regard.

We have helped HAMBURGER HOCHBAHN reduce the water temperature of their baths by up to 15°C. The result? Significant energy savings of up to 45%. Perhaps you would like to learn more?

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Conclusion

At DST-CHEMICALS, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We engaged with key stakeholders, including our team of suppliers, to ensure we focused on what truly mattered. Ready to see the full picture? Keep an eye out for our ESG report, where we share the next steps in our journey to sustainability.