Surface Prep · Process-engineered chemistry

UNIKLEAN SPDegreasing SP

Heavy Stamping Oils Removed in a Single Pass

pH 11–13High Oil LoadHot ProcessFerrous / Non-Ferrous

01 / Product brief

Heavy Stamping Oils Removed in a Single Pass

Heavy-duty alkaline degreaser (pH 11–13) formulated for removal of heavy forming oils, stamping lubricants, neat cutting oils, and anti-rust compounds from ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Elevated pH and temperature emulsify oil loads that defeat standard-duty degreasers used in typical pre-treatment lines.

Heavy-duty formulation handles multi-layer oil loads — including polymerised rust-preventive oils — that cause incomplete degreasing and subsequent phosphating failures in standard alkaline cleaners. Designed specifically for single-stage heavy-soil removal.

02 / Performance

Key process advantages

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

01pH 11–13

pH 11–13 high-alkali formula

Removes polymerised rust-preventive oils that standard cleaners miss

02High Oil Load

Prevents phosphating failure

Incomplete degreasing is the leading cause of phosphate skip and poor coating

03Hot Process

Works on ferrous and non-ferrous

Single degreaser for mixed-substrate production lines

03 / Technical data

Recommended operating window

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

[ALKALINE · pH 11–13 · HIGH LOAD]

Ferrous Metals · Non-Ferrous Metals · Castings · Automotive Stampings

ParameterRecommended value
pH11–13
Temperature50–80°C
Concentration3–8%
Oil Load CapacityHeavy Duty
Dwell Time5–20 min

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

04 / Process position

Where it works in the line

Applied at Stage 1 (Degrease) — removes heavy forming oils, stamping lubricants, and rust-preventive compounds that cause phosphate failure when left on the surface.

  1. 01

    Degrease

    Applied at Stage 1 (Degrease) — removes heavy forming oils, stamping lubricants, and rust-preventive compounds that cause phosphate failure when left on the surface.

  2. 02

    Rinse

    Process stage

  3. 03

    De-rust

    Process stage

  4. 04

    Rinse

    Process stage

  5. 05

    Condition

    Process stage

  6. 06

    Phosphate

    Process stage

  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 SP.

Application 01

Automotive stamped steel parts with heavy stamping oil from deep-draw operations

  • Ferrous Metals
Application 02

Machined components with neat cutting oils and metalworking fluids

  • Non-Ferrous Metals
Application 03

Castings with mould release agents and graphite lubricants

  • Castings
Application 04

Heavy-duty fabricated components entering a phosphating line

  • Automotive Stampings

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