PCS 218: the alloy wheel stripper for non-heated tanks.
PCS 218 & Booster
PCS 218 is a cold immersion paint/alloy wheel stripper which has been developed to overcome the problems associated with more stubborn coatings such as stove enamel and powder coat systems.
PCS 218 may be used on both ferrous and non ferrous metals, breaking down the coating with minimal attack on base metal. Do not use on plastic.
PCS 218 is widely used for alloy wheel stripping. PCS 218 is used as supplied and must not be diluted with water. Avoid water contamination of the bath as this may lead to possible corrosion of some metal substrates.
Use of an oil seal (approx 5cm) is advised to prevent solvent loss from the bath.
Immerse components in stripper and agitate if possible to speed up stripping process. Immerse until the paint has been removed or is sufficiently loose to be removed fully by high pressure rinsing.
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PCS-218 Booster
PCS 218 Booster contains a much higher level of Hydrofluoric Acid and is used when stripping times slow to improve performance of the existing tank. Many of our clients use PCS 218 Booster for an interim increase in performance before replacing their existing PCS 218 solution with new PCS 218.
Operating conditions
Concentration: As supplied
Temperature: Cold/Ambient.
Equipment: Mild steel tank or mild steel tank with high density polythene liner.
Health & Safety
When working with PCS 218 working conditions must meet requirements below,
Effective ventilation of all usage areas, particularly wet process and drying of stripped parts. Local ventilation at strip tanks should be supplemented by forced ventilation in these areas to minimise exposure as much as possible, taking into account exposure limits.
Precautions to minimise evaporation from stripping tanks. Tanks should be covered unless loading or unloading and wash tanks with water or salt to remove excess solvent from parts.
Suitable handling requirements for adding and removing stripper from the tank; and for cleaning of remains from the tank.
Personal Protective Equipment is required according to Directive 89/686/EEC including suitable protective gloves, safety gloves, goggles and protective clothing, respiratory protective equipment according when exposure limits cannot be met.
Adequate training for workers regarding methods and equipment.
Filtration should also be installed to remove particulate matter stripped from the work. Use a removable wire mesh grill fitted below the work level. Removal of stripped paint regularly will enhance the life of the stripper.
Further details on plant requirements are available upon request from Performance Chemicals Ltd.