SIR Industriale improves maintenance cleaning

SIR Industriale needed a more efficient way to clean mechanical components during maintenance of its chemical production plants. Safetykleen introduced a high-pressure JetKleen parts washer with a water-based detergent, improving cleaning efficiency while creating a safer working environment.

The company and its needs

SIR Industriale S.p.A. has more than 60 years of experience in the chemical industry and manufactures epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resins and related products.

Regular maintenance of its production equipment requires pumps, agitators, filters, powder transport systems and other mechanical components to be cleaned thoroughly to remove accumulated oil and grease and maintain reliable operation.

The company had been using manual methods, including trays and chemical products. SIR Industriale wanted an alternative that could improve efficiency, operator safety and the sustainability of its maintenance process.

The Safetykleen solution

Safetykleen supplied a semi-automatic high-pressure JetKleen parts washer combined with a water-based detergent. The tailored solution was designed to clean mechanical components and steel filters more efficiently than the previous manual process.

The enclosed JetKleen cabinet helps minimise splashes and provides a cleaner working environment, while the water-based, non-flammable detergent reduces the risks associated with the previous cleaning approach.

The managed service also helps SIR Industriale maintain consistent cleaning performance without taking on additional responsibilities for equipment maintenance and cleaning-fluid management.

Safetykleen has significantly improved the way our team works, making the working environment cleaner and more orderly while increasing efficiency when cleaning mechanical components.

Omar Hernandez, Information Technology & Production Planning, SIR Industriale S.p.A.

Results

Faster, more efficient cleaning

The JetKleen solution reduced the time required for cleaning and improved the efficiency of maintenance activities.

Improved operator safety

The enclosed machine and non-flammable, water-based cleaning products reduce exposure to splashes and hazardous cleaning substances.

Cleaner working environment

The enclosed cleaning process helps create a cleaner and more orderly workplace for the maintenance team.

Strong value for money

The solution delivered improved cleaning performance while maintaining a favourable balance between cost and effectiveness.