STAY BRIGHT
- Metal part anti-rust cleaner
"Cleaning" + "Rust Prevention"
Balancing cleaning power with rust prevention
Kao's STAY BRIGHT is a new anti-rust cleaner for metal parts that combines superior cleaning performance with rust protection.
Applying an anti-rust coating* on the metal surface while cleaning eliminates the need for individual packaging for rust prevention. It also demonstrates strong cleaning power at low temperatures, reducing CO₂ emissions during the cleaning process.
Solving the problem of "rust" during the transportation of machine parts in the cleaning process. STAY BRIGHT helps to achieve 'kirei' (the Japanese word meaning “clean, beautiful and orderly” ) for planet and society.
*Anti-rust coating
After cleaning, protective components form a thin coating on the metal surface to protect it from moisture and prevent rust over the long term.
STAY BRIGHT - Metal part anti-rust cleaner
What is STAY BRIGHT?
Challenges in metal parts cleaning
During the transportation of machinery parts, such as car parts, etc. rust can form on iron and aluminum due to dew condensation caused by temperature changes, resulting in the need for the removal of rust and the disposal of parts during receiving inspections.
In order to prevent rust, a range of measures can be taken, including package desiccants and the individual packaging of parts, however, this incurs additional material and labor costs.
The application of anti-rust oils can also be problematic in that residual oil can impact post processes and add to the workload.
Kao's interface control technology
Cleaning + Metal surface modification
STAY BRIGHT forms a high-density and highly durable rust-proof film coating cleaning, providing rust protection just by washing.
STAY BRIGHT
Solutions
No need for anti-rust treatment and rust prevention,
contributing to manufacturing cost reduction and environmental impact reduction
STAY BRIGHT exerts a rust prevention effect just by washing, so the process of rust prevention treatment and rust countermeasures can be eliminated.
It can also reduce rust removal work before shipment.
Washing at room temperature reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 60% ※
*Reduction in CO₂ emissions when reducing cleaning temperature from 60°C to 40°C. (estimated by Kao)
Reduce temperatures used during the cleaning process
Conventional cleaners require a temperature of approximately 60°C.
Using STAY BRIGHT, cleaning can be performed at room temperature, helping to reduce CO₂ emissions by reducing power consumption.
Comparison of CO₂ emissions by cleaning temperature
Clean a variety of metal parts
Cleaning + rust prevention for a variety of metal parts
Whereas conventional rust-preventive cleaning agents are caused by condensation during transportation,
STAY BRIGHT prevents rust from occurring regardless of changes in temperature and humidity during transportation.
It contributes to resource saving without individual packaging.
STAY BRIGHT can be used on aluminum and iron and demonstrates superior cleaning power and anti-rust properties.
- Prevents rust on cleaning equipment, helping to extend the service life of existing facilities
- No need to install new equipment to use STAY BRIGHT
Case studies
Reduce individual packaging and improve yield
Aisin Corporation
Reduce individual packaging and improve yield with STAY BRIGHT.
STAY BRIGHT also helps to reduce costs and improve work efficiency.
(photo courtesy of Aisin Corporation)
Over 80% cost reduction by reducing workload and waste loss
Automotive parts manufacturer
By cleaning with STAY BRIGHT, the process of rust prevention treatment and rust countermeasures was eliminated, and zero waste loss was realized.
In addition, the total cost has been reduced by more than 80% by the reduction of electricity bills due to low-temperature cleaning and a 50% reduction in rust removal works.
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