Completely Clean Without Chemicals: CO2-Based Cleaning at parts2clean 2025

Cleaning with carbon dioxide (CO2) is a promising approach to clean components dry and residue-free without the use of harmful chemicals or energy-intensive downstream processes. At parts2clean 2025 in Stuttgart, Fraunhofer IPK presented various CO2-based cleaning processes.

The regulatory framework f…

The innovative quattroClean Powerjet technology enables dry, fully automated inline cleaning processes. Recycled, liquid carbon dioxide is compressed into granular cleaning material within an integrated system and directed at the surface to be cleaned, accelerated by compressed air. (Image source: acp systems)

The continuous, interruption-free media supply is the essential prerequisite for fully automated, production-integrated cleaning processes in which the nozzle is guided by a robot. (Image source: acp systems)

Differently designed nozzles enable the optimal adaptation of dry cleaning to various tasks. The nozzle design and dimensions also ensure that hard-to-reach component areas can be cleaned. (Image source: acp systems)

24.11.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Innovative quattroClean technology for cleaning with dry CO2 granules from acp systems

Automated, inline powersnow cleaning process with integrated cleaning granule production

For inline dry component cleaning applications, acp systems has developed the new powersnow quattroClean technology. In this innovative process, recycled liquid carbon dioxide is compressed into cleaning granules by a unit integrated into the system. These are then accelerated by compressed air, fed…

When removing particles that are difficult to clean off, the higher kinetic energy of the pulsed jet enhances the cleaning effect. (Image credit: acp systems AG)

When machining hard and brittle plastics such as PEEK, the new two-component ring nozzle also offers optimization potential, including increased chip volume and thus improved productivity as well as reduced tool wear. (Image source: acp systems AG)

The innovative, wear-free two-substance ring nozzle generates a pulsed jet. It is equipped with a valve specially developed for this application, enabling cycle times of up to 20 milliseconds. (Image source: acp systems AG)

Bonding surfaces soiled with flux residues and particulate contamination can be cleaned quickly and efficiently using the special nozzle, saving up to 15 percent on carbon dioxide and compressed air consumption at the same time. (Image credit: acp systems AG)

17.02.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

acp systems launches innovative nozzle technology for CO2 snow jet cleaning

Improved cleaning performance and lower media consumption

With an innovative, pulsed two-substance ring nozzle, acp systems is extending the range of applications for its quattroClean snow jet technology. In addition, the new development cuts carbon dioxide and compressed air consumption by up to 15 percent.

For some time now, the trend in industrial parts…

15.09.2021
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Refrigeration

From the laboratories of the region

With CO₂ against CO₂

In winter, we like to be warm and comfortably cooled in summer, so we imagine our home and the ambient temperature at our workplace. Of course, we are also accustomed to having hot water available upon request. In the context of climate warming, efficient and climate-neutral applications are becomin…

Clean contact points are crucial for the electrical connection of the battery cells with the conductor, here a leadframe, for high energy density and the safe operation of the battery. Image source: Shutterstock/Sergii Chernov

Through the interplay of four cleaning mechanisms, the quattroClean jet removes particulate contamination down to the submicrometer range and filmic contaminants in a process-safe and reproducible manner. Image source: acp systems AG

19.08.2021
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

acp systems at the parts2clean 2021 (05-07 October 2021)

Snow jet cleaning in battery production

At this year's parts2clean, acp systems AG (Hall 4, Stand B 04) presents the quattroClean snow jet technology, a dry and sustainable cleaning solution for various tasks in the production of lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells. The process, which is easy to integrate into automated manufacturing env…

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