Benefits of Industrial Basement Cleaning for Glass Manufacturing Plants

Glass manufacturing plants are complex facilities that require meticulous maintenance to ensure optimal performance, productivity, and safety. While many aspects of the manufacturing process receive attention, the cleanliness of the industrial basement often goes unnoticed. Basement areas can often be a dumping area for disused machinery, scrap metal and debris. Here we will explore the significance of industrial basement cleaning and the benefits it brings to glass manufacturing plants.

The Kingfisher team deliver industrial basement cleaning services to a myriad of industrial sites, including glass manufacturing, across the UK. Our most recent project involved a significant client in West Yorkshire. The team cleaned the ducting valves directly beneath the client’s I.S. machines, to allow their engineers safe access to the area. More information about I.S. machine cleaning services can be found on our Individual Section I.S. Machine Cleaning page.

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Industrial Basement Cleaning Benefit 1: Enhanced Safety for Employees

A clean industrial basement creates a safer working environment for engineers and operatives needing access to the area. Glass manufacturing processes can generate debris, glass shards, and other residues that can accumulate in the basement. Regular cleaning eliminates these hazards, reducing the risk of slips, trips, and injuries.

Our team cleaned all areas of the ducting valves to allow our client’s engineers to conduct their necessary works without the risk of cutting themselves on hazardous materials. Build-ups of oil and cullet were removed using high-pressure steam machines.

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2: Reduced Contamination and Improved Product Quality

Maintaining high product quality is a top priority for glass manufacturing plants. Any contamination in the manufacturing environment can adversely affect the final product, especially if waste cullet is collected, recycled and reused in the production process.

Industrial basement cleaning helps prevent the buildup of foreign particles, dust, or oil that could contaminate the glass during production. By keeping the basement clean and free of contaminants, glass manufacturers can achieve superior product quality and meet the stringent standards set by their customers.

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3: Extended Equipment Lifespan

Glass manufacturing machinery and equipment are significant investments. Regular industrial basement cleaning plays a crucial role in maintaining and extending the lifespan of these valuable assets.

Cleaning removes any cullet fragments, oil, or other debris that can impair equipment operation. By ensuring that machinery remains free from blockages and residue buildup, manufacturers can minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the longevity of their equipment.

During any cleaning works, electrical and sensitive areas of machinery are covered to prevent ingress of water into the machinery.

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Industrial cleaning specialists since 1978.

Industrial basement cleaning work requires a tenacious and sensible mindset, as the work is often-labour intensive in a dangerous and hazardous environment. Our Kingfisher team is highly experienced in this type of work and we can deliver significant results in a competitive timeframe. We have the skills to operate expertly in challenging working environments while upholding the highest standards of Health and Safety.

Over 40 years of experience has given the team expert knowledge of many areas of industrial cleaning. We specialise in a variety of industrial cleaning services for glass manufacturing plants, including electrostatic precipitator cleans, forehearth and furnace cleaning and lehr cleaning.

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