HellermannTyton is a global specialist in cable management solutions, supplying high-performance products to the aerospace, automotive and electrical sectors. At its Plymouth facility, the company manufactures heat-shrinkable tubing and related components. These products require precise cleaning processes to maintain their integrity, as excessive heat during cleaning could cause premature shrinkage and render the components unusable.
Maintaining strict quality standards while meeting rising production demand prompted HellermannTyton to seek increased cleaning system capacity. However, the cleaning challenge was tough. For a start, heat-shrinkable tubing must never exceed 38°C during cleaning and drying, while silicone residue, notoriously difficult to remove, requires consistent elimination to guarantee product performance and quality.
HellermannTyton had already invested in a MecWash Midi system, which had proven reliable over time. However, increasing production volumes required an additional system capable of meeting both the technical requirements of sensitive heat-shrinkable parts and the operational demand for 24/7 production.
After consulting with MecWash Systems, HellermannTyton installed a MecWash MWX400 precision aqueous parts-cleaning system specifically designed for complex cleaning applications and sensitive materials.
The introduction of the MWX400 delivered significant benefits to HellermannTyton’s operations. The system not only enables continuous, around-the-clock operation (24/7), scaling production without compromising quality, it also ensures complete removal of silicone residues while protecting delicate components.
Says Steve Walker, continuous improvement engineer at HellermannTyton: “The MWX400 allows us to clean and dry heat-shrinkable components at the precise temperature needed to maintain quality, while removing even the most stubborn silicone residues. It has increased our production capacity and runs reliably 24/7.”
By adopting the MecWash MWX400, HellermannTyton has strengthened its production capability, ensuring both quality and scalability in its cable management solutions.
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