A parts washer is a mechanical device designed to remove grit, grime, oil, miscellaneous debris, dirt, paint, and other contaminating substances from parts in preparation for their use in assembly operations, packaging, or coating.
Parts washers are a significant necessary investment that has to be maintained and require a regular maintenance cycle.
Though there are a variety of parts cleaning systems, the majority of systems divide into two types – aqueous or water cleaners and solvent cleaners.
In the design of a parts washer, the first consideration is the size, shape, and configuration of the parts to be cleaned.
A main component of a parts washer is the type of solvent or cleaner it uses.