Electrocleaners

Electrocleaning is typically used prior to electroplating to improve cleaning on parts. For example, with smutting on high steel parts, an electrocleaner is an excellent way to remove the smut. E-Kleen 129 and E-Kleen 129-L are excellent desmutting electrocleaners used prior to plating.

There are two types of electrocleaning: anodic (reverse current) and cathodic (direct current like plating).

• Anodic Electrocleaning – Oxygen is given off on the part when you anodic electroclean, producing oxygen bubbles that scrub the surface clean.
• Cathodic Electrocleaning – Hydrogen is given off on the part when you cathodic electroclean, producing hydrogen bubbles on the parts (two times more bubbles than anodic cleaning). It is important to end on an anodic (reverse) to make sure the metallic impurities that are deposited on the part are removed, insuring excellent adhesion.

Electrocleaners are made of caustic, buffers, chelants, water conditioners, chrome reducer, and surfactants. TIS is willing to make a custom electrocleaner to meet your needs.