See the new Pero S1 component cleaner at MACH 2014

The Pero S1 is a sealed solvent cleaning system using hydrocarbons and modified alcohol, and is equipped with Pero's established high-performance vapour degreasing process technology. It is designed to provide a cost-effective solution for intermediate and final cleaning - an economical solution for degreasing, rinsing and cleaning components. Managing Director, Simon Graham, explains the reasoning behind the new machine: "While the Pero R1 offers the ultimate price-performance-ratio for the cleaning of industrial components and machined parts, the new S1 provides a cost-effective starting point for engineering and manufacturing businesses that require exceptional and consistent levels of cleanliness." While the automatically loaded Pero R1 can clean up to 20 fully loaded baskets per hour, the manually-loaded compact Pero S1 occupies a smaller footprint and processes an impressive 12 baskets measuring 530 x 320 x 200 mm per hour. While full baskets weighing up to 80 kg can be loaded and unloaded directly into the cleaning chamber, both manual roller and automated conveyors can be fitted to aid handling. Within the Pero S1 the initial vapour degreasing is an effective cleaning step. Solvent vapour condenses on the parts in the processing chamber and thoroughly removes oil, grease and other contaminants. Optionally, ultrasonic cleaning can be specified which dramatically increases the mechanical cleaning effect. A push-pull oscillator is used for efficient transmission into the cleaning medium and vacuum technology further increases the effectiveness of the cleaning process. As the parts are agitated during the cycle the best cleaning results are achieved. "From the extensive market research we have conducted in the UK, we know that most businesses using Pero cleaning equipment have a turnover of around £7.5m, with many in the £10m-plus bracket. The new Pero S1 machine allows smaller businesses to access the advanced cleaning performance at a cost-effective level, which will double our potential market," concludes Simon Graham.