“Our initial line tests show a 32% reduction in natural gas consumption at the plant from turning off one boiler; additionally, a 5% to 20% reduction in water was achieved during recent trials,” says Fabio Portelinha, Technical Customer Service Manager at Henkel Adhesive Technologies.
During a recent trial, a customer successfully reduced their natural gas consumption, which led to a 38% reduction in their carbon emissions. Moreover, the lower temperature creates a more comfortable working environment for employees working near the cleaning bath.
The Bonderite C-IC 72000 series cleaner also offers additional advantages in terms of water and maintenance. The cleaner generates 75% less foam than standard cleaners in Henkel’s laboratory studies and has little to no carry-over of foam into downstream stages during the cleaning process. It also reduces residue during rinse cycles, keeping rinse stages cleaner. Additionally, the lower bath temperature results in less evaporative losses and creates a less corrosive environment, which extends the lifetime of the steel washer and parts, reducing wear and water consumption and extending the service life of the cleaning system.
The Bonderite C-IC 72000 series product range will include traditional 2-pack systems that use separate etchant additions, as well as single-pack formulations with combined cleaner and etchant in a range of activity levels to suit the market needs.
Overall, the innovative low temperature cleaner is an excellent solution for can manufacturers to significantly reduce their energy consumption while also creating a more comfortable and efficient working environment for employees.
“The lower temperature product provides very good cleaning performance and has an excellent sustainability contribution,” says Mireia Martinez, Head of Innovation and Marketing & Strategy for the Metal business unit at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “Bonderite C-IC 72000 series cleaner efficiently removes lubricants from the forming process. Combined with the reduction of natural gas, reduced carbon footprint, and water reduction, this innovative cleaner contributes to greater sustainability throughout the canmaking process.” Henkel’s low temperature cleaner technology is already available in the LATAM region and will be introduced in all other regions of the world during 2023.
Media contact:
Sebastian Hinz
Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Media Relations
Headquarters, Düsseldorf/Germany
+49-211-797-8594
press@henkel.com
SOURCE: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA