Revolutionizing HSS Tool Bit Production: A Safer, Smarter Descaling Solution

Discover how a high-volume HSS tool manufacturer reduced descaling time, energy use, and ETP costs — by switching from hydrochloric acid to a safer, organic alternative: Mega Clean.

Revolutionizing HSS Tool Bit Production: A Safer, Smarter Descaling Solution

In modern manufacturing, efficiency and sustainability are not just goals — they’re competitive necessities. For a company producing 8 lakh HSS tool bits per month, even minor improvements in production yield massive benefits.

One critical area ripe for improvement is descaling — traditionally done with hydrochloric acid. But now, an organic, acid-free alternative is rewriting the rules.

Mega Clean.

The Old Process: Effective, But Expensive and Hazardous

HSS tool bits undergo heat treatment using salt baths to achieve strength. Afterward, they’re descaled in hydrochloric acid through a two-hour, three-stage process:

1. Heated water soak

2. Acid bath for 45–60 minutes

3. Rinse in water

Each 200–250 kg batch consumes time, water, energy — and creates hazardous waste needing costly ETP treatment.

The Challenges with Hydrochloric Acid

  • Worker Safety: Acid fumes, skin burns, PPE-heavy work
  • High Utility Use: Heating, water rinsing, acid consumption
  • ETP Costs: Neutralization with alum, caustic, and lime
  • Sustainability Issues: Difficult waste disposal and chemical risk

The Game Changer: Triple 7 Mega Clean

Triple 7 Mega Clean is an organic, alkaline, acid-free descaling solution that replaces hydrochloric acid without compromising performance. Here’s how it’s transforming operations:

1. Rapid Descaling:
Removes rust, heat scale, and salt deposits in 10 minutes

No heating needed — cuts 90 minutes from each batch cycle

2. Simplified Operations:
Eliminates two-stage washing
Saves energy, water, and operator time

3. Environmentally Friendly:
pH 8.5, fully biodegradable
No need for acid neutralization in ETP
Supports ISO 14001 goals and zero-liquid-discharge initiatives

4. Ready for Automation:
Non-corrosive and non-toxic — ideal for closed-loop filtration and recycling systems
Enables automation, reduces operator contact, improves worker morale

Implementation in Progress

The company has begun integrating Triple 7 Mega Clean into an automated descaling system with filtration and reuse. Early results show:

  • Faster turnaround per batch
  • Improved safety and working conditions
  • Major ETP chemical cost savings
  • Lower water and energy footprint

The Road Ahead: Efficiency + Safety + Sustainability

This acid-free descaling shift is more than a process tweak — it’s a strategic move toward a cleaner, smarter, and safer manufacturing setup.

With Mega Clean, manufacturers can:

  • Increase daily production capacity
  • Improve ESG compliance
  • Reduce operating cost
  • Build a safer workplace for every operator

Ready to Upgrade Your Descaling Process?

Venlar supplies Mega Clean to manufacturers looking to eliminate acids and reduce treatment costs — without sacrificing quality.

Looking for the ultimate solution for your Black/Burn/Scale Marks challenges?

Contact us today at +91 9082892911 or email go@venlar.in 

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