Customer information on using our hot stripping chemical.
Description
RIBSTRIP17 is a safer alternative for stripping alloy wheels and components compared with conventional cold-strip chemical products. While processing times are inevitably longer, it eliminates many of the risks associated with DCM-containing stripping chemicals, such as our Stripper HF. For businesses committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety, these traditional cold-strip products may not represent a viable long-term solution.
Stripping Times and Temperatures
Stripping times are dependent on the temperature of solution and paint type. Although this product has slower stripping times in comparison to our cold stripping chemical, it is a much safer chemical product to deal with and parts can be left in overnight without causing damage, unlike our cold stripping chemical. RIBSTRIP17 can strip most alloy wheels within an 8-hour process window. Faster stripping times can be achieved by increasing temperature, this could reduce the stripping times significantly. Stripping temperature should ideally be kept at 75 Degrees C. Faster stripping times can be achieved by increasing the temperature, however, should not exceed 85 Degrees C. The temperature can be operated as low as 60 Degrees C if ultimate stripping time is not important.
Tank Management
To ensure your tank is running effectively it is important that you are monitoring it to ensure that the temperature, and strength of the chemical are at the desired level and the tank is free from residual paint. If unmanaged, the build-up of paint residue can form a layer of sludge which can cause issues particularly if your tank set up is heated from the bottom. We highly recommend that in addition to daily checks and removal of paint flakes, a weekly inspection is undertaken to check for build-up. It may be necessary to drain the tank to remove the sludge periodically to keep the tank running at its best. Filtering the chemical monthly as part of the maintenance schedule is advised. We supply a filter pump suited for this.
Suitability
RIBSTRIP17 is specifically formulated for stripping aluminium components and alloy wheels. It is not suitable for use on magnesium, steel, or any other metals.
Important: Magnesium components must not be introduced into the product. Contact between magnesium and RIBSTRIP17 will trigger a chemical reaction that will cause irreversible damage to the magnesium part, rendering it beyond repair. In addition, the contamination will permanently compromise the stripping solution, resulting in the loss of the chemical and the need for disposal and replacement.
Safety Precautions
Although RIBSTRIP17 does not contain Dichloromethane or Hydrofluoric Acid like our cold stripping products, as with all chemicals the SDS must always be referred to for safety precautions and to determine the PPE requirements. We have a wide range of PPE products available. We recommend at minimum, your PPE consists of safety boots, apron, visor and chemical resistant gloves when working with or around the chemical. The datasheet can be found here.
The selection of appropriate PPE is the responsibility of the end-user and must be made following a thorough hazard and risk assessment of the work tasks and environment.