The Remanufacturer’s challenge is to determine the value of their cores and increase the speed and productivity in turning those components into reusable parts. As the life blood of the remanufacturing process the core is stripped, cleaned, polished and brought back to life. Hubbard-Hall brings decades of experience in this manufacturing process with a complete line of metal finishing products coupled with technical expertise.
Remanufacturing differs from traditional manufacturing in that it requires the knowledge of several variables that are constantly changing. Such as multi-metal substrates, unique part configuration, complex and unidentifiable contaminants. Hubbard-Hall has a dedicated technical team who provide process expertise in cleaning, stripping and preparing almost all metals, as well as configurations, contaminants and environmental requirements facing manufacturers.
A core should be evaluated to determine if it’s suitable to be remanufactured; after complete disassembly, components are thoroughly cleaned. This is where we come in, providing expertise in cleaning for over 60 years, it is critical to provide the right blend of chemistry to remove all of the contaminants while preserving the substrate. With the trend to reduce weight from engines and other components, softer, lighter metal alloys, like aluminum and magnesium require unique cleaning techniques.
Our technical team has adapted our product line over the years to meet the many challenges faced by customers in metal cleaning. Having the products and the expertise to adapt the product line, puts Hubbard Hall in a unique position to supply the remanufacturing market. On this page you will find the top remanufacturing mass finishing products that we recommend. Need help choosing the right product? Speak to one of our experts today and finish with confidence.
Once the grease, dirt, rust, carbon and paint are removed, the true value of the core can be evaluated. Mechanical means or blasting with various media will remove the majority of the remaining coating. Sometimes, however, special attention is needed not to damage certain metals, such as aluminum, copper alloys, magnesium or other softer, lighter metals. Moreover, this same attention is needed when treating plastic and other non-metallic materials.
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| Remanufacturing Core Preparation Products | Cores We Help Remanufacture |
|---|---|
| • Cleaners • Conversion coatings • Rust removers • Mass finishing • Paint strippers • Rust preventatives | • High value durable goods • Auto & truck engines • Drive trains • Brake calipers • Aerospace landing gear assemblies • Ales & turbos • CARC military cores • Alloy wheels |
| pH | Recommended Operating Temperature | Recommended Application | Non-Chelated | Other Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusterclean 11 L | 14 | 130-200°F | Soak & Immersion | Cleaner & deruster combo for faster cycle times. | |
| Aquaease PL 918 | 14 | 90-200°F | Immersion & Spray | Low foam at lower temperatures. | |
| Aquaease PL 714 | 12-12.5 | 120-170°F | Immersion & Spray | x | Easily splits most oils & low foam. |
| Aquaease SL 80 | 12.5+ | 140-190°F | Immersion | x | Heavy duty & safe on multi-metals. |
| pH | Recommended Operating Temperature | Recommended Application | Substrate(s) | Equipment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusterbrite CBA | 1-2 | Room temp. | Burnishing, deburring, cleaning & descaling | Non-ferrous metals | Stainless steel & rubber lined |
| Aquaease PL 918 | 13+ | Room temp. | Burnishing, deburring, cleaning & descaling | Ferrous metals & nickel based alloys | Mild steel, rubber lined & stainless steel |
| Aquaease PL 735 | 11-11.5 | Room temp. | Burnishing, deburring, cleaning & descaling | Ferrous metals & non-ferrous metals | Mild steel & stainless steel |
| pH | Recommended Operating Temperature | Stripping Characteristic | Soluble in Water | Chlorinated Solvent-Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquastrip ACB | 3-4 | 140-170°F | Breaks bond, removes in sheets | Form suspension, requires agitation | x |
| Aquastrip 1200 | 12-13 | 150-200°F | Dissolves | Form suspension, requires agitation | x |
| Aquastrip AL | 10-12 | Ambient-180°F | Dissolves | x | x |
