ILSA Vacuum Degreasing Metal Cleaning Systems

Distributed by Alliance Manufacturing, Inc.

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ILSA IK20 Machine

ILSA IK20

ILSA IK40 EVO Machine

ILSA IK40 Evo

Alliance Manufacturing, Inc., is the exclusive U.S. distributor for ILSA-MC Srl, an Italy-based manufacturer of enclosed vacuum degreasing machines specifically designed to clean and dry precision manufactured parts.

ILSA website: www.ilsa-mc.com

About Vacuum Degreasing Parts Cleaning Systems

The vacuum degreasing machines are designed for precision and critical parts cleaning applications and is an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional open-top vapor degreasing equipment. The degreasing parts process uses solvents to remove contaminants from manufactured parts without the use of water or scrubbing. These closed-system parts washers are ideally suited for cleaning and drying applications with tight cleanliness specifications. Safer solvents such as modified alcohols and aliphatic hydrocarbons are used in place of traditional cleaning solvents such as and trichloroethylene (TCE) and n-propyl bromide (nPB). Cleaning and drying take place under either vacuum or pressure, and residual solvent is removed from parts upon completion. Typical processes can include wash, secondary wash, rust inhibit (optional), and vacuum dry. Benefits include low VOCs (volatile organic compounds), reduced solvent consumption, minimal waste, low odors, low corrosion, enhanced drying, compact footprint, operator safety, and high cleaning effectiveness for challenging parts.

Applications for vacuum degreasing machine systems are numerous, including aerospace, automotive, medical, precision machined components, turned parts, screw machined parts, hydraulic components, micromechanical parts, and more. It is ideal for removing coolants, chips, and other manufacturing soils. A vacuum degreasing machine is utilized for cleaning and drying metal and many plastic components.

ILSA vacuum degreasing machines and metal cleaning systems utilize the following safe solvents for cleaning precision parts:

  • Modified alcohols
  • Aliphatic hydrocarbons
  • HFO (Solstice)

Vacuum degreasing systems are designed to replace these solvents:

  • Trichloroethylene (TCE)
  • Perchloroethylene (Perc)
  • Methylene Chloride
  • Normal Propyl Bromide (nPB)
  • Hydrofluoro solvents (HFC/HFE)
Parts in Baskets for Cleaning

Parts in baskets

Parts in baskets entering the vacuum chamber

Entering the vacuum chamber

How Alliance Can Help

Alliance Manufacturing, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aqueous industrial parts washers. In addition to our aqueous line of parts washers, Alliance offers three (3) ILSA models: the IK Series, IK EVO, and IPK Series. The IK Series and IK EVO are for use with modified alcohol or aliphatic hydrocarbons and operate completely under vacuum. In addition, the IK EVO is designed for high productivity applications. The IPK Series utilizes chlorinated solvents such as perchloroethylene but can also be converted to a total vacuum configuration for using modified alcohol or aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents. All models are offered in a variety of sizes and can be custom configured for specific application requirements. We work in close conjunction with the professionals at ILSA in Italy to design the right solution for each customer’s critical cleaning application. Alliance offers demonstration and testing in-house using our selection of ILSA vacuum degreasing systems.

We can take closed-loop cleaning one step further than our competition.  We have the only contained system that can run Honeywell Solstice, a safe non-VOC solvent which is NASA-approved.  Solstice is a non-volatile, employee-safe cleaner that is highly effective and has a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of less than one, which is an excellent sustainability rating.

Safe Solvent Cleaning Alternative – Is Your Parts Cleaning Process Ready for the Regulations?

Open-top solvent metal cleaning systems are being phased out as bans come down on less environmentally friendly cleaning solvents such as Trichloroethylene (TCE), Normal Propyl Bromide (nPB), Perchloroethylene (Perc), Methylene Chloride, and Hydrofluoro solvents (HFC/HFE). With the growing concerns over traditional solvents, manufacturers currently using these for parts cleaning are faced with the predicament of how to effectively clean precision and critical parts and must quickly convert to alternative metal cleaning systems.

In 2016, the EPA published a list of chemicals that they would target for risk evaluation and increased regulation, including those commonly used in degreasing operations. Then in 2020, the EPA determined that these solvents all pose an unreasonable risk to workers, and that there is no type of equipment, engineering controls, or process that can mitigate these risks. In May 2020 the Minnesota Legislature passed a partial ban on TCE, making it the first state to enact legislation that restricts most permitted uses of TCE. The ban is effective as of June 2022. In the coming months, additional legislation may pass which will substantially impact the way manufactured parts are cleaned. This will likely become more expansive under new federal legislation. In the future there could be a full ban on the manufacture, sale, or use of solvents; a limit on maximum concentrations per facility; regulations on how they are used; required monitoring and testing on workers; and regulation on methods of disposal.

After the Montreal Protocol placed a ban on certain cleaning solvents in 1994, Alliance helped other manufacturers transition to new, safer cleaning methods. Over the past 25+ years, we have positioned ourselves to be a leading resource in environmentally friendly cleaning processes. Alliance Manufacturing offers excellent cleaning alternative both in aqueous and in fully enclosed solvent cleaning systems designed as a replacement for older solvent-based metal cleaning systems.

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Vacuum Degreasing Case Studies

Case Study #69

Case Study #69- ILSA Application-Model IK50
Case Study #69- Machined Automotive Components Ready to be Cleaned
Case Study #69- Machine Automotive Components Cleaned
ILSA Application 1A
ILSA Application 1C
ILSA Application 1B
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Parts to be cleaned: Machined automotive components
Contaminants: Oil – emulsion
Model: IK50
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4
Chamber volume: 386 liters (102 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 480mm x 630mm x 300mm (19 in x 25 in x 12 in)
Loading capacity: 200 kg (441 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 4300mm x 2400mm x 2960mm (169 in x 94 in x 117 in)
Options included: Ultrasonics, additional tank for anti-corrosion protection by immersion, double fine filter, cartridge filter, double distiller, automatic loading/unloading.

Case Study #21

Case Study #21-ILSA Application-Model IK400
Case Study #21- Turned Parts Ready to be Cleaned
ILSA Application 1A
ILSA Application 1C
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Parts to be cleaned: Turned parts
Contaminants: Chips – emulsion
Model: IK400
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 1820 liters (481 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 600mm x 880mm x 880mm (24 in x 35 in x 35 in)
Loading capacity: 800 kg (1,764 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 5520mm x 2400mm x 3500mm (217 in x 94 in x 138 in)
Options included: Ultrasonics, lateral flow

Case Study #25

Case Study #25- ILSA Application- Model IP100V
Case Study #25-Fittings Ready to be Cleaned
ILSA Application 25A
ILSA Application 25B
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Parts to be cleaned: Fittings
Contaminants: Oil, chips
Model: IP100V
Solvent used: Perchloroethylene
Cycles per hour: 5
Chamber volume: 485 liters (128 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 460mm x 660mm x 210mm (18 in x 26 in x 8 in)
Loading capacity: 200 kg (441 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 3200mm x 2260mm x 3000mm (10.5 ft x 7.5 ft x 10 ft)

Case Study #30

ILSA Application 30A
ILSA Application 30B
ILSA Application 30C
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Parts to be cleaned: Medical pump body
Contaminants: Oil, dust
Model: IK20
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 100 liters (26.4 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 320mm x 480mm x 200mm (12.6 in x 18.9 in x 7.9 in)
Loading capacity: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 1070mm x 1415mm x 2210mm (3.5 ft x 4.6 ft x 7.25 ft)
Options included: Ultrasound and lateral flow

Case Study #31

Case Study #31- ILSA Application- Model IPK100
Case Study #31- Aeronautics Components Ready to be Cleaned
Case Study #31- Aeronautics Components Up Close
ILSA Application 31A
ILSA Application 31B
ILSA Application 31C
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Parts to be cleaned: Aeronautics components
Contaminants: Emulsion – chips
Model: IPK100
Solvent used: Modified alcohol or perchloroethylene
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 500 liters (132.1 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 350mm x 1200mm x 350mm (13.8 in x 47.2 in x 13.8 in)
Loading capacity: 200 kg (441 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 3200mm x 2260mm x 2850mm (10.5 ft x 7.4 ft x 9.4 ft)

Case Study #33

Case Study #33- ILSA Application- Model IK20
Case Study #33- Springs Up Close
Case Study #33- Springs Ready to be Cleaned
ILSA Application 33A
ILSA Application 33B
ILSA Application 33C
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Parts to be cleaned: Springs
Contaminants: Oil, dust
Model: IK20
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 100 liters (26.4 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 320mm x 480mm x 200mm (12.6 in x 18.9 in x 7.9 in)
Loading capacity: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 1070mm x 1415mm x 2210mm (3.5 ft x 4.6 ft x 7.25 ft)
Specific functionality: Spray application of protective antioxidant
Cleaning method: Vacuum degreasing is the preferred cleaning method for cleaning tightly nested parts that are handled in a batch process. Batch cleaning allows the machine to process many small parts at a time while reaching the contaminate from all angles. The distillation process unique to this type of cleaning system is able to provide the most consistent removal of various types of oils, whether water-soluble or petroleum-based. Vacuum is also energy efficient and very effective for drying nested parts.

Case Study #34

Case Study #34- ILSA Application - Model IK50
Case Study #34- Drilling Tools Arranged in Basket
Case Study #34- Drilling Tools Ready to be Cleaned
ILSA Application 34A
ILSA Application 34B
ILSA Application 34C
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Parts to be cleaned: Drilling tools
Contaminants: Oil, dust
Model: IK50
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 380 liters (100.4 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 390mm x 600mm x 400mm (11.8 in x 23.6 in x 15.7 in)
Loading capacity: 150 kg (331 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 2800mm x 2260mm x 2800mm (9.2 ft x 7.4 ft x 9.2 ft)
Specific functionality: Ultrasound and lateral flow
Cleaning method: Vacuum degreasing was preferred for precision batch-cleaning of numerous metal parts arranged in a basket. Modified alcohols are effective in removing various types of oils from metal parts.

Case Study #35

Case Study #35- ILSA Application- Model IK40
Case Study #35- Small turned Parts Ready to be Cleaned
Case Study #35- Small turned Parts Up Close
ILSA Application 35A
ILSA Application 35B
ILSA Application 35C
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Parts to be cleaned: Small turned parts
Contaminants: Oil, emulsions, chips
Model: IK40
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 180 liters (47.5 gallons)
Basket dimensions: (2x) 320mm x 480mm x 200mm (12.6 in x 18.9 in x 7.9 in)
Loading capacity: 100 kg (220 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 1600mm x 1800mm x 2400mm (5.3 ft x 5.9 ft x 7.9 ft)
Specific functionality: Ultrasound and lateral flow
Cleaning method: Vacuum degreasing was preferred for precision batch-cleaning of numerous metal parts arranged in multiple baskets. Modified alcohols are effective in removing oils and chips from metal parts.

Case Study #58

Case Study #58- ILSa Application- model IK100
Case Study #58- Various Metal Parts in Basket
Case Study #58- Various Metal Parts Up Close
ILSA Application 58A
ILSA Application 58B
ILSA Application 58C
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Parts to be cleaned: Various manufactured parts
Contaminants: Oil
Model: IK100
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-6
Chamber volume: 440 liters (116.2 gallons)
Basket dimensions: 400mm x 800mm x 400mm (15.75 in x 31.5 in x 15.75 in)
Loading capacity: 200 kg (441 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 3200mm x 2400mm x 2960mm (10.5 ft x 7.9 ft x 9.7 ft)
Specific functionality: Lateral flow
Cleaning method: Vacuum degreasing was preferred for high-volume cleaning of various metal parts contained in baskets. Modified alcohols are effective in removing oils from the parts with cavities and specific part features.

Case Study #36

Case Study #36- ILSA Application- Model IK40
Case Study #36 - Coolant System Pipes Up Close
Case Study #36 - Coolant System Pipes Ready to be Cleaned
Case Study #36 - Coolant System Pipes on Rack
ILSA Application 58A
ILSA Application 58B
ILSA Application 58C
ILSA Application 58C
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Parts to be cleaned: Coolant system pipes/tubes
Contaminants: Oil, dust
Model: IK40
Solvent used: Modified alcohol
Cycles per hour: 4-5
Chamber volume: 180 liters (47.5 gallons)
Basket dimensions: (2x) 360mm x 480mm x 160mm (14.2 in x 18.9 in x 6.3 in), and (4x) 360mm x 480mm x 80mm (14.2 in x 18.9 in x 3.1 in)
Loading capacity: 100 kg (220 lbs)
Machine dimensions: 1600mm x 1800mm x 2300mm (5.3 ft x 5.9 ft x 7.5 ft)
Specific functionality: Ultrasound and lateral flow
Cleaning method: Vacuum degreasing was preferred for cleaning tubes and pipes because the solution can easily flow through small spaces and cavities for thorough cleaning using modified alcohols.

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