SITA CleanoSpector Handheld Metal Cleanliness Test Instrument

About CleanoSpector Handheld Metal Cleanliness Test Instrument

The SITA CleanoSpector is an easy-to-use handheld non-destructive metal cleanliness test instrument used for measuring organic contamination such as oil, grease, coolants, release agents and cleaning fluid on metal surfaces. The instrument is widely used in automotive, aerospace and medical device industries and allows users to evaluate cleanliness directly at the cleaning process station, on the production line, during field work, or in the laboratory.

The instrument has been specifically designed for measuring the cleanliness of manufactured metal parts to ensure surfaces are free of contaminants before the next manufacturing process e.g. assembly, sealing, bonding, painting, printing, lacquering, laser welding. etc. The test results are measured in RFU (relative fluorescence unit). The lower the RFU, the cleaner the part.

Applications

• Non-contact and non-destructive cleanliness inspection of metal surfaces – at the push of button
• Quality assurance of industrial cleaning processes
• Layer thickness measurement e.g. thickness of applied corrosion protection or adhesive primer

How does it work?
The CleanoSpector detects contamination by emitting focused UV light onto the surface and measuring the fluorescence from any organic compounds; metal and ceramic surfaces do not fluoresce. The fluorescence intensity depends on the amount of contamination found on the surface at the measuring point, i.e. the higher the fluorescence the more contamination on the surface.

The CleanoSpector is readily and quickly calibrated by you using a reference calibration standard, which we provide. Evaluation of the cleanliness of part’s surface is achieved by comparing to the reference. The result is given in relative fluorescence units (RFU).

Advantages of using the CleanoSpector fluorescence method for measuring metal cleanliness

• Non-contact, non-destructive test
• Fast test at the push of a button, intuitive operation
• Can detect contamination on parts with various geometries – flat, round, curved, in grooves
• Works on metals, ceramics
• Mobile and robust, used on the shopfloor and in the lab
• Various spacers are available for easy measurement of different part shapes to ensure optimal focal length

SITA CleanoSpector in use
This video shows how the CleanoSpector is used to quickly and easily check surface cleanliness — highlighting its simple handling and rapid measurement capabilities.

Features & Benefits

Features

• Mobile and robust measuring instrument for flexible use at the process and in the laboratory
• Intuitive operation: simple & fast measurement
• Automatic calibration on reference surface

Benefits

• Highest product quality by monitoring cleanliness at critical process points
• Documentation of slightest contamination on various shaped surfaces
• Process optimisation for productivity
• Servicing done by Intertronics, if you already have a STIA CleanoSpector that needs servicing please get in touch here

Applications

Application examples for metal cleanliness inspection

• Cleanliness inspection of metal parts after machining
• Inspection of functional surfaces after selective cleaning (e.g. laser cleaning, ultra-fine plasma cleaning, CO2 snow blasting)
• Monitoring the cleanliness of metal parts before laser welding
• Automotive crank shafts, pistons, cam shafts and con-rods after cleaning
• Pistons for hydraulic pumps before hardening – residual contamination has an influence on the steel quality in the hardening furnace
• Stainless steel pipes before coating (e.g. in vehicle construction)
• Detecting residual agents and encapsulation material on bond pads before wire bonding in electronics
• Flux residues on gold bond pads on ceramic pcb substrates
• Surface inspection on electrical contacts after stripping of insulation material
• Gear case parts before coating or bonding
• Medical device instruments and implants before delivering to the user
• Cleanliness of parts before vacuum or powder coating
• Controlling layer thickness of anti-corrosive agents, oils, waxes or bonding agents
• Cleanliness inspection of sealing groove in aluminium die cast housings for engine control units (ECU), automated driving control unit, power electronics for e-mobility, & pumps
• Inspection for filmic contamination on parts in medical or vacuum technology
• Inspection for sufficient layer thickness when applying corrosion protection oils or when applying a primer prior to adhesive bonding

Specifications

Software

SITA-SurfaceLog
SITA-SurfaceLog is a Windows software option which provides computer control of your CleanoSpector and the recording and management of your cleanliness measurement data.

Functions

• Simple generation, administration and import or export of measuring profiles
• Control of measurements via PC
• Link guided measurements to drawings/images of parts or to test points
• Detailed data visualisation, data filtering, statistical evaluations as well as graphical display with point diagrams and box plots
• Convenient report function for documenting measurement results
• Database-compatible Excel and Q-DAS export
• Supported device testing and adjustment as well as device firmware updates
• Additional user-friendly functions such as extended comment function, various language localisations and management of user level

Other Information

Accessories
The CleanoSpector is delivered with the accessories you need to get you started.

• Spacers – to fix and maintain the right measuring distance, we have an extensive range of spacers, including for flat surfaces, curved surfaces, and small areas.
• Calibration standards – for calibration and verification of the CleanoSpector
• Precision stand and holder
• V-Block – stainless steel block with v-sections to hold test parts with different shapes particularly shafts, wires, bars, etc
• Cleaning kit

   

See how the SITA CleanoSpector works as part of a real application in these case studies:

Peace of mind for meeting component cleanliness standards in race car engine manufacturing Ilmor Engineering Ltd, a leading F1 and Indy car race engine manufacturer, enhanced their cleaning processes with the CleanoSpector surface cleanliness measurement instrument supplied by Dyne Testing Ltd. The CleanoSpector ensures thorough cleanliness of engine components, helping Ilmor maintain their high quality standards and avoid potential failures during assembly.

How we can ensure clean is clean Powdertech Surface Science, a leading aluminium powder coating and surface treatment specialist, needed a simple, reliable way to assess surface cleanliness to support high-performance coating and bonding. They turned to the SITA CleanoSpector, which now plays a key role in their QC process—helping validate cleanliness, reduce contamination risks, and meet strict industry standards.

Read this White Paper Detection of Organic Contamination on Surfaces by Fluorescence Measurement to understand more about the technology of the CleanoSpector.

All Downloads

Filename	Size	Download
SITA CleanoSpector Accessories Brochure	0.27MB
SITA CleanoSpector Product Brochure	0.63MB
SITA CleanoSpector - Measuring Principle	0.31MB
Detection of organic contamination on surfaces by fluorescence measurement	0.30MB
Case Study - How we ensure clean is clean	0.38MB
Case Study - Peace of mind for meeting component cleanliness standards in race car engine manufacturing	0.17MB

Ordering Information

01543411460	[email protected]