Ed & Barbara Kanegsberg Cleaning Consultants

About Barbara: In 1994, I founded BFK Solutions; and, to this day, it has been fun and challenging to be “The Cleaning Lady.” From aerospace, to medical, to metal stamping, to nanotechnology, manufacturers face more and more cleaning challenges; the problems of the 1990’s were only the beginning. Because cleaning involves lots of variables and interaction with surfaces, my “interdepartmental” background turns out to be useful – and I’m not afraid to tackle thorny projects. About Ed: I joined BFK Solutions just over a decade ago. Initially, part of me thought critical cleaning was unintelligible, something based in manufacturing mythology. Then, Barbara got me involved in editing the first edition of “Handbook for Critical Cleaning.” Her actual words were: “If you don’t help me edit this thing, I’m going to toss the computer with the manuscript out the window.” To avoid an unplanned capital expenditure, I began reading. I realized, critical cleaning actually is like rocket science. It’s rational; it can be explained to others. As a teacher, I enjoy helping you understand critical cleaning and seeing you achieve truly effective manufacturing.

Parts Cleaning

Parts Cleaning: The Basics of Bases and Acids

Small changes in the pH of a cleaning bath can make the difference in achieving effective cleaning.

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Parts Cleaning

Parts Cleaning: Does the Cleaning Agent Work?

Cleaning is a process. For this discussion, let’s focus on the cleaning agent itself. Choosing the right cleaning agent (aqueous or solvent) involves a number of factors.

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Parts Cleaning

Rinse Water Monitoring and Process Design

Inadequate or inefficient rinsing can be costly and can impact product quality and performance.

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Parts Cleaning

Simply Water for Parts Cleaning

When it comes to critical cleaning, plan the way you use water.

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Parts Cleaning

Kanegsbergs on Cleaning: Degreasing With Aqueous Products

Process can be effective for polar, nonpolar chemical soils.

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Parts Cleaning

Picturing Fixturing In Parts Cleaning

The fixture and the process have to collaborate, not fight one another.

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Parts Cleaning

Kanegsbergs On Cleaning: Some Like it Hotter

High-quality cleaning demands energy, but turning up the heat doesn’t always help.

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Parts Cleaning

Fast Track to Rugged Aqueous Cleaning

Tips to help you choose a system for profit, performance and quality.

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Electrocoating

12 Ways to Reduce Water Consumption

Save water, save money in your cleaning processes with these common-sense tips

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How Clean is Clean?

How to find out if your parts are clean enough

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racking

Common-Sense Critical Cleaning

Tips to optimize your cleaning process

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Electroplating

EN Specifications: Working Tools for Industry

What specifications to consider when plating electroless nickel...

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