Girth gear cleaning and flushing

Fast, safe, reliable, eco-friendly

Minimize downtime by removing contamination and lubricant build up on kiln and grinding mill girth gears prior to inspections to get a clear view of the condition of the gear.

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Unique know-how and leading processes to help you reach your sustainability targets

Lower environmental impact

The cleaning formula is non-hazardous and non-corrosive

Decreased downtime

Flushing is performed during production in under an hour

Improved safety

Cleaning is a fundamental aspect of maintenance to control the risk of contamination, quality and safety

Know-how

Over 20 years’ experience in providing large girth gear cleaning services

Benefits

Removes contamination and lubrication build-up
Performed in under an hour minimizing downtime
Cleaning performed during production
Non-corrosive
Non-hazardous

Cleaning is fundamental

The cleaning of production equipment is a fundamental aspect of maintenance to control the risk of contamination, to ensure quality and plant safety. Clean equipment is imperative for visual inspections to ascertain the condition of the equipment and maintenance required to keep the equipment in optimal working condition.

Cleaning is mandatory before performing complete risk assessments and inspections

Cleansolv™ EHF

The Cleansolv™ EHF formulation is designed to remove contamination and lubricant buildup on girth gears and pinions prior to inspection. This is accomplished by flushing the girth gear when the mill is about to stop, during grind out minimizing downtime.

The actual time of flushing a gear set is under an hour. There is no need to wipe the gear teeth down or rinse after, to remove residue as in Magnetic Particle or Dye penetrative inspections; if using ASTM E2905 inspection method.

Designed for efficient gear maintenance

Application is done during operation, minimizing the need for shutdowns and allowing for consistent cleaning without costly downtime. Cleansolv™ EHF’s design also eliminates the need for bulky sprayers or valuable crane time, freeing up resources for other essential tasks.

Gear engineer gear teeth analysis
Gear Engineers worldwide use visual interpretation (AGMA 1010-F14) as the standard used to analyze gear tooth condition, such as contact patterns, alignment and wear patterns.

Reduce costs and enhance gear precision

Routine use of Cleansolv™ EHF not only prolongs asset life but also enhances inspection accuracy, allowing teams to pinpoint and resolve gear issues early. Cleansolv™ EHF’s cleaning efficiency can achieve in one drum what other products often require three to accomplish, delivering better value and performance with less product.

The product’s high levels of Extreme Pressure (EP) and Anti-Wear (AW) additives protect gear teeth during cleaning, minimizing wear and preventing damage often seen with products lacking these agents.

Improved sustainability

Unlike other solutions, Cleansolv™ EHF doesn’t require complex setup or heating, allowing users to apply it directly without the need to heat drums or protect them from freezing. This streamlined process minimizes carbon emissions, lowering the solution's environmental impact and is part of the Metso Plus offering.

Each drum is suitable for transport with minimal special requirements, further reducing logistics costs and carbon footprint.