Preparing a metal surface – or any surface – for a high-quality finish starts with a deep cleaning. This step is important to get the best results from any coating or treatment.

Cleaning services at Trans-Acc include removal of paint, powder coating, rust, scale, grease, or other surface conditions that affect the part’s performance. We use multiple techniques, including immersion cleaning for metal, degreasing services for metal, chemical cleaning, and high-pressure washing. Our advanced methods also include aluminum oxide and steel shot blasting. These processes are ideal for metal cleaning and pretreatment before applying any finish.

We also provide immersion cleaning for metal as part of our complete service line. This helps remove oil and dirt from every part, even in tight areas. For heavily greased or oily parts, we offer strong and efficient degreasing services for metal. These services ensure surfaces are fully clean and ready for coating.

Because quality matters, we check every part after the cleaning is done. Our team performs a full inspection to make sure no grease, rust, or scale remains. This is done whether you’re ordering a coating or using cleaning as a stand-alone service. Many customers who choose our nylon coating services rely on our cleaning first. A clean surface ensures these coatings stick better and last longer.

Our customers using automated powder coating systems also trust our immersion and degreasing services. Proper cleaning prepares surfaces so the automated process runs smoothly and produces the best finish possible.

We offer immersion cleaning for metal and degreasing services for metal to all customers—whether as preparation for a coating or as an individual process. Either way, you’ll get the same care, precision, and quality we’re known for.

Capabilities

Cleaning Services

Alkaline Cleaning
Chemical Washing
Degreasing
Mechanical or Abrasive Cleaning
Pressure / Spray Washing
Scale Removal

Scrub Tank / Immersion Washing
Solvent Cleaning by Immersion, Spray, or Vapor
Stripping / Coating Removal – Powder Coating & Paint Stripping

Abrasive Media Used

Aluminum Oxide
Steel Shot

Quality Certification and Compliance

ISO: 9001 Certified
EPA ISO: 14001 Compliant
OHSA ISO: 45001 Compliant

Testing Methods

Blast Profile
Water Brake Tests

Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) – NACE

SP-1

Solvent Clean

SP-2

Hand Tool Clean

SP-3

Power Tool Clean

SP-5

White Metal Blast Cleaning
NACE: No.1
SWEDISH: Sa.3

SP-6

Commercial Blast Cleaning
NACE: No.3
SWEDISH: Sa.2

SP-7

Brush-Off Blast Cleaning
NACE: No.4
SWEDISH: Sa.1

SP-8

Pickling

SP-9

Weathering Followed by Blast Cleaning

SP-10

Near White Blast Cleaning
NACE: No.2
SWEDISH: Sa 2.5

TT-C-490E

Method I

Mechanical or Abrasive Cleaning

Method II

Solvent Cleaning by Immersion, Spray, or Vapor

Method III

Hot Alkaline Cleaning by Immersion, Spray, or Electrolytic Methods

Additional Information

Acceptable File Formats

AutoCAD “DWG” files
Excel Spread Sheets
PDF Files
Word Documents

Industries Served

Aerospace
Automotive
Commercial
Defense
Medical

Shipping & Packaging

Pickup & Delivery

Special Packaging, As Required

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