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Pyrolysis Cleaning & Thermal Stripping Services

Let Sonic Solutions take care of your pyrolysis cleaning, burn-off and thermal stripping requirements with our specialist industrial cleaning service.

Pyrolysis Cleaning, Burn-Off & Thermal Stripping Services in the UK

Pyrolysis, burn-off and thermal stripping are different names for the same highly effective process – the removal of unwanted organic contamination such as paint, plastics, polymers, coatings and food residues using controlled heat.

During the pyrolysis cleaning process, organic materials break down rather than combust when exposed to high temperatures in a low-oxygen environment. The heat converts organic contamination into inorganic ash and organic gases. The ash can then be removed through washing, while the gases are safely treated in an afterburner system, reducing them to carbon dioxide and water vapour.

This makes thermal stripping one of the most reliable and environmentally responsible industrial cleaning methods available for removing stubborn organic contamination from metal components.

Our Thermal Cleaning Options

At Sonic Solutions, we offer two specialist thermal cleaning processes depending on the size, material and level of contamination of your components.

Burn-Off Oven Cleaning

Our gas-powered burn-off oven is designed for the safe and effective removal of paint, polymers, plastics, coatings and organic contamination from heavy metal parts.

The system consists of:

  • A main burn-off chamber
  • A high-temperature afterburner to neutralise waste gases
  • A water suppression system to control combustion

All elements are managed through a fully automated control system, allowing precise control of temperature and cycle times to remove contaminants without damaging the underlying metal components or the environment.

Typical operating parameters include:

  • Temperatures: 400°C – 450°C
  • Cycle time: 6 – 8 hours total
  • Cleaning phase: 3 – 5 hours at operating temperature
  • Gradual heat-up and cool-down to prevent thermal stress on metal parts

Our burn-off chamber measures 3m long × 2m wide × 2m high, allowing us to process:

  • Large individual industrial components
  • High volumes of smaller parts
  • Heavy steel and iron equipment

This process is ideal for industrial paint stripping, polymer removal and thermal cleaning of metal components.

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    Vacuum Oven Pyrolysis Cleaning

    Our vacuum pyrolysis oven provides a highly controlled cleaning process for removing plastics, polymers and process residues from precision components.

    Unlike conventional burn-off systems, vacuum pyrolysis avoids uncontrolled combustion, making it ideal for delicate or precision engineering parts.

    Key features include:

    • Pyrolysis and oxidation carried out consecutively
    • Two-chamber design to capture molten polymers and reduce fumes
    • Electric heating system for precise temperature control

    Molten plastics drain into a secondary chamber, capturing most of the polymer contamination before gases are treated. This ensures cleaner operation and reduced emissions.

    This process is particularly effective for cleaning:

    • Extrusion filters
    • Polymer processing tools
    • Hot melt filters
    • Plastic recycling equipment components
    • Paint and coating nozzles

    We regularly clean components used in systems such as:

    • Erema extrusion filters
    • MAS extrusion systems
    • Ettlinger filters
    • Fimic filters

    Our vacuum oven allows fast turnaround and careful cleaning of smaller, precision parts used in plastics manufacturing and recycling.

    Benefits of Pyrolysis & Thermal Stripping

    Using pyrolysis cleaning and thermal stripping provides several key advantages for industrial businesses.

    • Consistent High-Quality Cleaning – Thermal cleaning provides reliable and repeatable results, ensuring contaminants are completely removed.
    • Complete Removal of Organic Contamination – For many complex components with detailed surfaces, pyrolysis is often the only effective way to fully remove organic materials.
    • Efficient and Automated Process – Our systems provide safe, automated and controlled cleaning cycles, reducing operator intervention while maintaining consistent results.
    • Cost-Effective Industrial Cleaning – Thermal stripping can deliver significant cost savings compared with manual cleaning or replacement of parts.
    • Environmentally ResponsibleThe process requires no hazardous chemicals. Waste products are reduced to inert ash, water vapour and carbon dioxide, making it an environmentally friendly industrial cleaning solution.
    • Typical Applications for Thermal CleaningOur pyrolysis and burn-off cleaning services are widely used to remove paint, plastics, polymers and food residues from heavy metal parts made from steel or iron.

    Common components we clean include:

    • Extruder screws
    • Polymer filters and screens
    • Spinnerettes
    • Industrial jigs and tooling
    • Baking trays and oven components
    • Plastics processing equipment

    To further enhance results, Sonic Solutions can also combine thermal stripping with additional industrial cleaning processes, including:

    • Ultrasonic cleaning
    • High-pressure jet washing
    • Vapour blasting

    By combining multiple techniques, we can restore heavily contaminated components and extend the life of valuable industrial parts.

    Why Outsource Thermal Stripping to Sonic Solutions?

    Outsourcing your pyrolysis cleaning and burn-off services allows your team to focus on production while we handle the complex cleaning process.

    Thermal stripping of industrial parts can be time-consuming, technically demanding and resource intensive. Attempting to carry out these processes in-house can tie up valuable labour and equipment.

    By choosing Sonic Solutions, you benefit from:

    • Specialist thermal cleaning expertise
    • Safe and controlled pyrolysis cleaning systems
    • Faster turnaround times
    • Reduced downtime and contamination risk

    Ineffective cleaning can lead to reduced equipment performance, costly downtime and lost production. Our fully managed thermal stripping service gives you complete peace of mind that your components are cleaned to the highest professional standards.

    Customers include:

    BAE, Cummins, Airbus, British Sugar, Shell

    Book a free trial, get a quote or get in touch:
    01924 495 975     hello@sonicsolutionsltd.com

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