Why RXSOL Degreaser Powder is better for electrolytic plating process?
1) Boosts Detergency (Soil Lifting & Suspension)
Detergent additive builders added in RXSOL Degreaser Powder are a strong alkaline builder + dispersant.
It doesn’t just help remove oil but also it helps keep it off the metal once it’s lifted.
What it does:
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Breaks the bond between oil/grease and the metal surface
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Disperses and suspends loosened soils in the bath
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Prevents re-deposition of oil back onto parts
Why this matters:
In electrocleaning, hydrogen and oxygen bubbles physically blast soils off the surface. Without this, that oil can float around and reattach downstream. Additives in RXSOL Degreaser, keep the bath “cleaning” instead of “recontaminating.”
2) Strengthens Alkalinity Without Over-Relying on Caustic
Caustic soda (NaOH) is aggressive and fast but also:
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Increases etching risk on aluminium, zinc, and copper alloys
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Raises safety and handling risk
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Can destabilize surfactants
Proprietory Degreaser Powder by RXSOL provides:
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High pH support (alkaline buffering)
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Gentler alkalinity curve than NaOH
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More process stability over time
Result:
You get strong cleaning power without needing to push caustic to dangerous or metal-damaging levels.
3) Acts as a Corrosion Inhibitor (Especially for Steel & Iron)
Corrosion Inhibitors in Electrolytic Degreaser Powder forms a thin, invisible protective film on ferrous surfaces.
Effects:
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Reduces flash rusting after rinsing
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Protects parts during short dwell times between cleaning and plating/coating
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Stabilizes the surface for better downstream adhesion
4) Improves Electrolytic Action Efficiency
In an electrocleaning tank, current flow matters.
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Increases solution conductivity
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Promotes uniform current distribution
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Helps generate more consistent gas evolution (H₂/O₂ bubbles) across complex geometries
Result:
Better “scrubbing effect” from bubbles in blind holes, threads, and recesses.