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AquaSonic^® AQS Cleaning Systems From JNJ Industries Offer Closed Loop Recycling

Franklin, MA – JNJ Industries’ AQS Series screen, stencil, and batch cleaners offer a closed-loop wastewater recycling and recirculation system, a technology superior to evaporative systems in terms of efficiency and its ability to handle higher production volumes. JNJ’s closed loop recirculation systems can handle higher volumes of wastewater  and save water and energy. These systems are self-contained, and remove wastewater contaminants that can be cost-effectively disposed of as solid hazardous waste in an appropriate landfill. Closed-loop recirculation offers minimum downtime – often, the filtration media can be exchanged without interrupting production – and the only real cost is that of the media. Closed-loop processing eliminates wastewater discharge and reduces water/energy costs from 50 to 90%.

In JNJ’s closed-loop system, rinse tank water is constantly recirculated through various filtration media, returning high-purity water to the rinse chamber on a constant basis. Immersion heaters may be employed to maintain heated water temperature. Sensors and alarms monitor water contamination levels, as well as water levels (volume in system).

With JNJ’s  3-stage filtration system, water does not need to be sent to an evaporator or to a collection point on a daily basis. With regular replacement of filter cartridges, the water stored in the reservoir can be used indefinitely. Some users of JNJ’s closed-loop system report that they have operated over 6 months without changing the rinse water and report no problems in production or issues with the quality of their rinse water.

Another advantage to closed-loop recirculation and filtration is zero discharge of emissions. There are no stack emission as with an evaporator, and no continuous stream of wastewater. Users of such systems can operate under and meet the strict guidelines of ISO 14000. (Environmental Management Systems) and commonly do. With closed-loop recycling, one may extend the bath life of both the wash and rinse tank fluids up to six months or more, depending on the application. A properly filtered wash tank using the correct chemistry can maintain its effective cleaning properties under heavy use of twenty to thirty stencil cleaning cycles daily with only monthly changing of filter elements and replenishing fluids lost to evaporation as needed.

For more information contact JNJ Industries, Inc., 290 Beaver St., Franklin, Massachusetts, 02038 USA, Tel. (800) 554-9994; Fax: (508)-553-9973; Outside the US: 001-508-553-0529; Fax 001-508-553-9973.

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AquaSonic^® AQS-7500

 Ultrasonic Cleaning System Features Closed Loop Recycling System

Franklin, MA – JNJ Industries’ AquaSonic® AQS-7500 Ultrasonic Cleaning System features closed-loop waste water recycling, rather than evaporation, for savings in energy, water, and cleaning chemistry. Closed-loop recycling is especially cost-effective for medium and higher volume production. The AQS-7500 uses a 3-stage filtration system to clean the wastewater and then store the filtered water for reuse. This eliminates the need for wastewater to be sent to an evaporator or to a collection point on a daily basis. Rinse tank water is constantly re-circulated, returning high-purity water to the unit’s rinse chamber constantly. With regular replacement of filter cartridges, the water stored in the reservoir can be used indefinitely. Some users of the AQS-7500 report that they have operated over 6 months without changing the rinse water and have had no problems in production or issues with the quality of their rinse water.

With closed-loop recycling, one may extend the bath life of both the wash and rinse tank fluids in the AQS-7500 up to six months or more, depending on the application and the number of cleaning cycles per day. A properly filtered wash tank using the correct chemistry can maintain its effective cleaning properties under heavy use of twenty to thirty stencil cleaning cycles daily with only monthly changing of filter elements and replenishing fluids lost to evaporation as needed. Users of such systems can operate under and meet the strict guidelines of ISO 14000 (Environmental Management Systems). Rinse water constantly recycled and held in a reservoir for reuse requires change-out of filter elements every three or four months. When it is finally time for a complete tank cleanout, residual fluids (about 25 gallons), are pumped to bulk containers and hauled away by licensed waste handlers.

The AquaSonic® AQS-7500 Ultrasonic Cleaning System delivers added value in a number of standard features that are optional on most other systems. These include a 5-micron wash tank filter, a high-performance stainless steel pump for recirculation and discharge of tank fluids to waste treatment; individual stainless steel solder traps for the wash and rinse tanks; heated wash tank (4000 Watt); plus fully automatic and manual operation available. Fully automatic operation allows for “one button operation” and  “zero contact” between the operators and the cleaning chemistry. 

For more information contact JNJ Industries, Inc., 290 Beaver St., Franklin, Massachusetts, 02038 USA, Tel. (800) 554-9994; Fax: (508)-553-9973; Outside the US: 001-508-553-0529; Fax 001-508-553-9973.