Industrial Power Spray Washer
Abstract
Recoil mechanisms have components in proximity which slide past each other at high velocities. Consequently, particulate contamination of the hydraulic oil in the recoil assembly is tested. The most common type of contaminants found on M178 recoil components are metal chips (ferrous and nonferrous), light oils, honing oils and abrasive material (honing stone materials). The method of cleaning M178 recoil components prior to final assembly has varied over the past 25 years. Introduction of new cleaning methods and chemicals over this period has caused a small improvement on how well these components were cleaned. Therefore, a more effective method for cleaning the components needed to be developed. An aqueous power spray washer was designed to clean all M178 gun mount components, except for the M178 cradle assembly. Benefits realized from this unit include better cleaning, greater productivity, absence of a hand washing operation and elimination in the use of hazardous solvents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 19, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA245448
Entities
People
- Thomas G. Gizicki