Aluminium Cleaner - Metasoak FL

Aluminium Cleaner - Metasoak FL

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Aluminium Cleaner - Metasoak FL

Aluminium Cleaner - Metasoak FL

Product Code: SKU:MFL/MD31B/10LTR

Product Code: SKU:MFL/MD31B/10LTR

Metasoak FL is a powerful, non-caustic aluminium cleaner and degreaser designed for safely removing grease, oil, and carbon from sensitive metals. Ideal for ultrasonic baths, dip tanks, and manual cleaning, it delivers industrial-strength results without damaging aluminium, brass, or steel.

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Aluminium Cleaner & Degreaser for Industrial & Workshop Use

Metasoak FL is a professional-grade, non-caustic aluminium cleaner and metal degreaser designed for safe and effective cleaning of sensitive metals. Its low-foaming, high-penetration formula efficiently breaks down oils, carbon, and grime without causing surface damage, making it ideal for high-precision industrial cleaning applications.

Key Benefits of Metasoak FL Aluminium Cleaner

  • Safe on Sensitive Metals: Non-caustic formulation suitable for aluminium, copper, brass, and steel.
  • Heavy-Duty Degreasing: Effectively lifts oils, greases, and carbon-based residues.
  • Low-Foam Technology: Ideal for dip tanks, ultrasonic baths, and machine-assisted cleaning.
  • Highly Concentrated: Economical dilution for cost-effective performance across various applications.
  • Versatile Application: Suitable for trigger spray, scrubbing, soaking, or immersion methods.
  • Reduces Manual Effort: Cuts cleaning time in maintenance and workshop settings.
  • Safe for Indoor Use: Pleasant scent and non-corrosive to metal surfaces.

Ideal Use Cases for Metasoak FL

  • Engineering Workshops: Cleaning and degreasing aluminium engine components.
  • Aerospace & Automotive: Safe cleaning of brake parts, cylinder heads, and alloy wheels.
  • Metal Fabrication & Manufacturing: Degreasing before coating, welding, or assembly.
  • Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems: Exceptional compatibility with vibration-assisted baths.
  • Maintenance Teams: Restoring precision parts without aggressive caustics.

Why Choose Metasoak FL Over Traditional Aluminium Cleaners?

Metasoak FL stands out due to its safe-on-metal formula, high cleaning power, and wide application range. It outperforms traditional aluminium cleaners by eliminating the risk of caustic corrosion or pitting, especially when used in ultrasonic tanks or manual detailing. Formulated for industrial use but easy enough for workshops and garages.

Important

  • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • Do not breathe mist, spray.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • Wear protective gloves, eye protection.

1️⃣ Dilute Metasoak FL according to cleaning requirements:

Light Cleaning: dilute at 1:100 with clean water
Heavy Duty Degreasing: increase concentration up to 1:25

2️⃣ Apply the aluminium cleaner to the surface using a spray bottle, cloth, brush, dip tank, or ultrasonic bath - depending on your setup.

3️⃣ Allow 2–5 minutes contact time to break down grease, oils, and carbon residues. Agitate the surface with a brush or pad for heavily soiled areas.

4️⃣ Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all residue and reveal a clean, degreased surface.

⚠️ Avoid allowing the product to dry on surfaces.

Can I use Metasoak FL on stainless steel components?

Yes, Metasoak FL is safe for use on stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and other sensitive metals.

Can you clean chrome with aluminium cleaner?

APT’s Metasoak FL is a food safe, versatile, non-caustic alkaline metal cleaner, degreaser and decarboniser that can be used on all metals. It has been specifically designed for cleaning aluminium and to degrease and emulsify surface build up in food industries. It is widely used where soil loading is high and where a manual dip soak tank degreasing, parts cleaner degreaser or automatic parts washer and ultrasonic cleaning systems are available. This water-based degreaser contains effective ferrous and non-ferrous metal corrosion inhibition systems, combined with loam foaming properties for maximum oil and carbon removal and decarbonising in the aluminium cleaning process.

Which cleaner spray for aluminium wheels?

APT’s Metasoak FL is a versatile aluminium cleaner that can be used in all environments, including wheels. Metasoak FL is a water-based degreaser than contains ferrous and non-ferrous metal corrosion inhibition systems that have been combined with low-foaming properties for maximum oil and carbon removal and decarbonising in the aluminium cleaning process. Our non-caustic formula is completely safe to use on aluminium parts cleaning, most metal alloy components and parts that are sensitive to caustic-based degreasing products. When using as a spray washer, dilute 1 to 100 parts, depending on soiling. We recommend temperature operation should be at 70-90 degrees centigrade, simply rinse off after use.

What’s the best aluminium cleaner?

APT’s Metasoak FL is without doubt the best aluminium cleaner on the market today. Metasoak FL is a food safe, versatile, non-caustic alkaline metal cleaner, degreaser and decarboniser, that is safe to use on all metals. The benefits of Metasoak FL are:
A safe, aqueous degreaser, cleaner and decarboniser
Fast working formulation to save you time and money
Low-foaming formula to ensure maximum cleaning and degreasing
Versatile and food safe – can be used in all engineering and food industries
Safe to use – environmentally friendly and rapidly biodegradable
Suitable for use on most ferrous and non-ferrous metals

What is CIP cleaning?

Clean-in-place or CIP cleaning is a method of automated cleaning interior surfaces of pipes, vessels, equipment, filers, and associated fittings without major disassembly. CIP is commonly used for equipment such as piping, tanks, and fillers. APT’s Metasoak FL is without doubt one of the best aluminium cleaners on the markets to be used for parts washer’s and CIP cleaning. Metasoak FL is an effective, low foaming liquid aluminium and metal cleaner that ensures maximum cleaning and degreasing. Its powerful as it removes the toughest carbon and oil deposits, whilst being safe to use and it is environmentally friendly, and it is rapidly biodegradable.

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