Time savings, quality and sustainability; IntVeen modernises pre-treatment process with Cleaner OV and MM31®

With the switch to Cleaner OV (water-based cleaner/degreaser) and MM31® (conversion coating) products, IntVeen has taken an important step in modernising its pre-treatment process.

‘Previously, it took two people half a day to clean one vehicle floor with a conventional degreaser and a scouring pad,’ says Ron. ‘Nowadays, one person can do the same job in half an hour to 45 minutes thanks to Cleaner OV and MM31®, which saves up to 90% in labour costs and time.’

What’s more, the new process offers greater planning freedom. ‘What I treat with MM31® in the evening, I can spray the next morning. That makes it much easier to work ahead.’
The switch to water-based products also means significant cost savings on material use. AD Chemicals’ chemicals cost less than one euro per square metre to use, resulting in total savings on chemical consumption of up to 70% or more.

In addition, the new process helps to reduce emissions. ‘We want to keep our solvent balance as low as possible. Fewer solvents means fewer emissions and less environmental impact. We are actively looking to improve where we can.’ In view of future regulations on emissions and the stricter standards set out in EU Directive 2004/42/EC (on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds) from 2027, this change is also a strategic advantage. Water-based products such as Cleaner OV also make the working environment demonstrably safer.

Spray Cleaner OV

Image 1: Spraying with Cleaner OV

Cleaner OV and MM31®: ease of use and results
Application is simple: ‘First, we apply Cleaner OV with a hand sprayer. After allowing it to soak in for a while and rinsing it off, we apply MM31® with a spray gun. Whereas a generous dose was previously required, AD products can be applied in a much more targeted manner and overdosing is no longer necessary. If you dry it properly, the result is perfect,’ says Ron.

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