Clean Line and Inspection Room
The Future Of Clean Manufacturing
The installation of the DTI clean line and inspection facility is in light of the overall industry trend towards tightened cleanliness standards. To that end, the new clean facility at DTI positions Dynamic Tube at the forefront of industry standards. For example, the DTI clean room achieves high levels of industrial cleanliness in support of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards ISO4406, ISO4407, ISO12345, and ISO16232. We’re happy to discuss how our clean capabilities align with your specifications. Call today with any questions.
How The Clean Line Works, A Three-Step Process
In short, the clean line operation is straight forward. Each part takes a three-step journey through the DTI clean facility.
Step One – Clean Tanks
The first step of the journey is our five-tank, progressive-wash, clean line system. Each part is washed and flushed in the clean line’s five tanks. Essentially, each part takes a bath. They get progressively cleaner (inside and out until they’ve satisfied customer specs. In short, this process removes any oil, cutting fluid, mill scale, and welding scale. Additional clean measures can also be taken when needed. For example, we can shoot foam plugs, lengthen the variable flush times, and perform other cleaning functions as specified. That said, it isn’t enough to merely clean a part. DTI also has an inspection process that ensures a part meets spec.
Step Two – Inspection
The second step is the inspection process. After the clean line, parts travel a short distance to our inspection room. The inspection room is equipped with an Olympus CIX 100 cleanliness microscope. It features industry-leading automated particle counting and inspection software. As a result, the Olympus CIX 100 can detect and count particles as small as 2.5 microns. With the addition of the Olympus CIX 100, DTI has the ability to inspect parts with very high accuracy. As noted, DTI internal clean standards now align with many customer’s cleanliness standards. In addition, DTI can meet the following ISO clean specifications: ISO 12345, ISO 16232, ISO 4406, and ISO 4407. The material and geometry of a part can determine its clean process and results. That said, for welded tube assemblies, DTI can reliably archive results below 200 microns. In addition, for hydraulic tube assemblies, DTI can reach results below 100 microns.
Step Three – Cap and Seal
Lastly, all clean parts are capped and sealed. The work is performed inside our inspection room. A stand-alone air filtration system prevents dust and contaminants from being reintroduced to freshly-cleaned parts. Once parts are capped and sealed, from there, they move out into our shipping area to be packaged. Again, we pack and ship per spec and request. Thus, parts are shipped to various customer locations throughout North America.
Risk Management. Commitment to Quality. Investment in Growth.
Substandard cleanliness protocols for outsourced parts present a major risk-management issue for OEMs. Properly cleaned parts keep engines, fluid-conveyance systems, and equipment running smoothly. Thus, the DTI clean line will save countless dollars, reputations, time, and headaches. In summary, the new DTI Clean Line is an undeniable advantage when quality matters. It will certainly serve our strong core of existing customers. Beyond that, the DTI clean line also represents a commitment to invest in strategic partnerships. And finally, the Clean Line represents a commitment to growth at Dynamic Tube, and to the Eastern Iowa community that our team calls home.Check out more news on the DTI Clean Line:
