BobM3
Cast Iron
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- Feb 23, 2006
- Location
- Minneapolis
Is there something out there I can add to my aqueous cleaning spray tank to inhibit rust on steel parts? I used to use Armakleen from Safety-Kleen but I no longer use Safety-Kleen.
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Anti-Rust additive for water based cleaning?
- Thread starter BobM3
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michiganbuck
Diamond
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- Jun 28, 2012
- Location
- Mt Clemens, Michigan 48035
Washing soda that is found in a grocery store is a fair additive to most water based cleaners..
It dries with leaving a fine powder on the part and reduces the tendency to rust. Yes it leaves the part clean and dry so the part may tend to rust frim moisture in the air so an oil wipe might be added next. Using it as a coolant is ok but with the part getting hot it may leave a plastic like coating on the part.
Calgon pink soap hand wash is also good for parts cleaning as it also leaves much the same (fine powder likely washing soda)on the part so tends to reduce rusting
It dries with leaving a fine powder on the part and reduces the tendency to rust. Yes it leaves the part clean and dry so the part may tend to rust frim moisture in the air so an oil wipe might be added next. Using it as a coolant is ok but with the part getting hot it may leave a plastic like coating on the part.
Calgon pink soap hand wash is also good for parts cleaning as it also leaves much the same (fine powder likely washing soda)on the part so tends to reduce rusting
Booze Daily
Titanium
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2015
- Location
- Ohio
There are rust inhibitor solutions used in vibratory tumblers.
You might try googling along those lines.
You might try googling along those lines.
pmack
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jan 16, 2015
- Location
- Vinemont, Al
An EDM tank rust inhibitor may be an option too.
BobM3
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Feb 23, 2006
- Location
- Minneapolis
Thanks guys - I'll do some searching.
Rusty Rebel
Plastic
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- Mar 28, 2017
Try keeping the pH above 8.5 to start. Water based Solutions are attacked by bacteria that produces an acid by product, and once the pH goes below 8, the chances of rusting are significantly increased. To solve problem, use a biocide to keep bacteria at bay, rotate biocides periodically, they become immune to them and super bugs develop that are resistant. You can add caustic (pH<9) to the tank to keep pH up.
I hope this helps...
I hope this helps...
jmanatee
Aluminum
- Joined
- Dec 2, 2013
- Location
- New Hampshire
In preparation for powder coating, We pickle our parts in muriatic acid. rinse in water and then rinse with metal wash
Metal Wash 7 oz
Metal Wash 7 oz
