Surface Prep · Process-engineered chemistry

UNIKLEAN 3 IN 13 in 1

Single Tank Replaces 3–5 Separate Stages

3-in-1 StageSingle TankLight DutyLow CapEx

01 / Product brief

Single Tank Replaces 3–5 Separate Stages

Combined single-stage chemistry that simultaneously degreasers, removes light rust, and deposits a thin phosphate conversion layer in one immersion or spray application. Eliminates three separate chemical stages for light-duty applications, reducing line length, water consumption, and chemical inventory.

Single-tank application replaces 3–5 separate chemical stages for light-duty work — reducing capital cost, floor space, water consumption, and effluent volume. The lowest total cost of ownership for job-shop and maintenance operations.

02 / Performance

Key process advantages

Product-specific outcomes for production quality, operating control and line performance.

013-in-1 Stage

Reduces capital cost

Eliminates multiple tanks, heating, and rinse infrastructure

02Single Tank

Saves space and water

Single-tank chemistry cuts line length and effluent volume

03Light Duty

Job-shop optimized

Perfect for batch operations without permanent infrastructure

03 / Technical data

Recommended operating window

Final operating conditions should be validated against substrate condition, line configuration and the specified finishing system.

[DEGREASE + DERUST + PHOSPHATE · 1 STAGE]

Steel · Light Rust · Fabricated Components · Batch Operations

ParameterRecommended value
Operating Temp30–50°C
pH Range11–12
Process Stages1 (Combined)
Coating Weight0.5–2 g/m²
ApplicationSpray / Immersion

Values are typical guidance. MacroCoats process engineers establish the final bath specification after line trials.

04 / Process position

Where it works in the line

Replaces Stages 0–5 (Degrease, De-rust, Phosphate) in a single step — ideal for job-shop operations without multi-stage pre-treatment infrastructure.

  1. 01

    Degrease

    Replaces Stages 0–5 (Degrease, De-rust, Phosphate) in a single step — ideal for job-shop operations without multi-stage pre-treatment infrastructure.

  2. 02

    Rinse

    Process stage

  3. 03

    De-rust

    Replaces Stages 0–5 (Degrease, De-rust, Phosphate) in a single step — ideal for job-shop operations without multi-stage pre-treatment infrastructure.

  4. 04

    Rinse

    Process stage

  5. 05

    Condition

    Process stage

  6. 06

    Phosphate

    Replaces Stages 0–5 (Degrease, De-rust, Phosphate) in a single step — ideal for job-shop operations without multi-stage pre-treatment infrastructure.

  7. 07

    Passivate

    Process stage

  8. 08

    Rinse

    Process stage

  9. 09

    Dry

    Process stage

05 / Applications

Specified for real production demands

Typical applications and substrate conditions for UNIKLEAN 3 IN 1.

Application 01

Light-duty fabricated steel with light rust before painting

  • Steel
Application 02

Small job-shop operations without multi-stage pre-treatment lines

  • Light Rust
Application 03

Field maintenance and on-site coating operations

  • Fabricated Components
Application 04

Batch processing of mixed parts with variable rust levels

  • Batch Operations

Technical support

Validate UNIKLEAN 3 IN 1 on your line.

Share your substrate, current bath, throughput and finishing system. Our process team will recommend a practical trial window.

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