Tougher environmental standards may soon outlaw traditional acid-based wire cleaning techniques

摘要

Due to tougher environmental standards, non-acid cleaning techniques are becoming increasingly important in the processing of wire products. Using a combination of bipolar electrolysis in a neutral salt electrolyte and focused ultrasound in water, the DynaPower system from DynaMotive Technologies Corporation produces exceptionally clean wire surfaces without the use of acids or caustics. With an environmentally benign electrolyte that is not consumed in the process, waste freatment is simplified and generated sludge is less than conventional toxic cleaning processes.