Aerospace Parts Cleaning

Yes, The Boeing BAC 5749 Alkaline Cleaning specification recommends using “water break free” to determine parts cleanliness. While many in the space industry use the IEST 1246, which utilizes a combination of non-volatile residue and particle count to determine cleanliness. Jayco equipment will clean parts to meet both standards.

Ultrasonic cleaning is a common mechanical cleaning process that can help remove difficult soils and carbon build up on aircraft parts.  An ultrasonic parts washer generates small waves of bubbles that implode on contact with the part surface thus pulling soils away.

In some cases, aerospace parts may require re-cleaning if contamination occurs during storage, handling, or assembly. The recommended approach is to follow the original cleaning procedure or a modified version suitable for the type of contamination encountered. It's crucial to document the reasons for re-cleaning and the steps taken.

Yes and that is why Jayco only provides aqueous cleaning equipment. Any aqueous chemistry that meets your specific requirements can be used in the equipment.

Proper packaging and storage are essential to prevent recontamination of aerospace parts after cleaning. Components should be stored in clean, sealed containers and transported in controlled environments to minimize the risk of contamination.

Aerospace companies must maintain detailed records of their cleaning processes, including cleaning methods, parameters, inspection results, and the disposal of cleaning agents. This documentation is essential for traceability, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. It also aids in investigations if issues related to component cleanliness arise. The data logging capabilities of the Jayco equipment have the ability to capture a wide variety of cleaning process parameters from each cleaning process.