Chemical Solutions for Metal Preparation
Solutions for Manufacturing and Remanufacturing | Cleaning & Degreasing | Paint & Coating Removal |
Rust Removal | Flash Rust Inhibitors | and more
Ditch Downtime and Boost Efficiency
with our Metal Prep Products
Elevate Your Metal Prep and Surface Treatments
with our Full-Service Solution
Chemicals can help make your work easier, but they can be dangerous if not handled properly. The wrong hot tank chemicals or improper use can harm your equipment and hurt your team. Our team of experts can help you stay safe. Our trained experts re-charge and refill tanks, neutralize chemicals, test and optimize hot tanks, typhoons and parts washers to make sure you get the best results from your metal prep cleaners, chemicals and systems.
Heavy Equipment
Machining and Metal Working
Transportation and Rail
Safety is Our Top Priority When Handling Metal Surface Preparation Chemicals
When it comes to metal cleaning, safety and efficiency are key. That’s why we offer comprehensive services that include training, emergency response, hot tank neutralization and disposal advice. And we don’t stop there, our lab is constantly working to find the best solutions for your specific needs, like:
- Hot tank chemicals that remove paint, rust, oil and carbon
- Aluminum and other soft metal cleaners to prevent damage
- Effective pipe cleaning and rust prevention methods
- Higher-flash-point alternatives to harsh solvents like MEK
- Corrosion inhibitors to prevent rust from forming quickly
Related: machining and metal working, acid washing aluminum without damaging the metal, the SafeGuard AL aluminum case study and hydrofluoric acid hazards in industrial cleaning.
Featured Metal Cleaning Chemical Product
- Fast and effective detergency booster to enhance the cleaning capability of any product
- Easily rinsed and does not leave residue
- Can be added to powdered hot tank products and caustic-based cleaners
- Highly concentrated liquid formulation
- Formulated with biodegradable surfactants. Does not contain APEs or NPEs
We don’t believe in ‘deliver-and-done’. True benefits revolve around the consistency of program execution, which is why we’re there when you need us both for regular servicing and emergency support for life.
Our experts know your industry and will seek to understand the unique challenges of your business. Let’s talk.
Your systems and processes are interconnected. We’ll arrange a site visit to understand the bigger picture.
Metal preparation products
Every Guardian product we recommend for this application. Each product page has the technical detail. Not sure which one fits your system? Ask our team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Preparation and Parts Cleaning
It is the cleaning that happens before a coating, weld or inspection: removing cutting fluids, drawing compounds, rust preventatives, shop oil and handling residue so the next process bonds to clean metal rather than to contamination.
Usually because residue was left behind or the cleaner left its own film. A free-rinsing product matters here: it lifts the soil and flushes off without leaving a residue that interferes with adhesion.
Strong alkaline chemistry can etch aluminum and other soft metals. Product selection has to account for the alloy, the temperature and the dwell time, not just the soil being removed.
Tell us the equipment along with the soil. Concentration, temperature and foam behaviour all change with the wash method, and the right product for a spray cabinet is often the wrong one for immersion.
Start with the dilution and the bath life rather than the price per pail. In one published case, an operation using an all-in-one cleaner across several jobs moved to matched products and cut annual cleaning spend 66%.
Yes. Our lab identifies the soil and we recommend against what is actually on the part.
Pails, drums, totes (IBC) and bulk, with format matched to how you handle and dose product on the shop floor.
Send the form on this page or call (800) 661-6544. A Guardian specialist responds within one business day.
