Vapor degreasing, also known as solvent parts washing, is a proven cleaning method used in metal fabrication to remove oils, greases, waxes, and other contaminants from machined or stamped parts. It ensures precision cleaning, fast drying, and consistent results—making it ideal for companies involved in the fabrication, production & rework of metal parts such as aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturing.

At Reliance, we recognize that metal fabrication is the backbone of modern industry. That’s why we provide more than just solvents—we deliver a complete solution. Our non-flammable, fast-evaporating solvents, combined with smartly engineered vapor degreasing equipment, training, and process optimization, ensure reliable, cost-effective cleaning. With Reliance as your partner, you gain long-term support and years of consistent cleaning success.

Key Benefits Of Vapor Degreasing for Metal Fabrication

  • Precision cleaning for tight-tolerance fabricated parts

  • Consistent and repeatable results

  • Fast & effectively cleaned parts that are dry and ready for the next process

A Complete Metal Cleaning Package

Advantages of AeroTron Solvent for
Metal Fabrication & Part Cleaning

  • Cleans most metals including titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, nickels, tins, brasses, and many more.

  • Enhances ultrasonic cleaning of tiny geometries

  • Safer for your people and the environment

  • Ideal nPB and TCE replacement

  • Effective on a wide variety of contaminants including lubricants, greases, stamping oils, etc.

  • Stronger cleaning performance

  • Not subject to NESHAP regulations

Advantages of the ULTRA Vapor Degreasing Equipment

  • Fast & consistent part processing

  • Excellent solvent containment & NESAHP Compliance

  • Minimized worker solvent exposure

  • Reduced solvent cost

  • Automation for part cleaning consistency

  • Modern Units with multiple capabilities such as immersion, spray, and ultrasonics – available now

  • Easy maintenance

  • Excellent training & Reliance total product support

VAPOR DEGREASING EXPERTS

FOR METAL FABRICATION

The Only Company That Manufactures Both Solvents and Equipment for Metal Fabrication

SAMPLE PART CLEANING

To support your metal part cleaning verification, Reliance will conduct a validation part cleaning with AeroTron-AV in our ULTRA vapor degreasing system to help you evaluate the power of vapor degreasing and ultrasonic cleaning as part of your due diligence process.

Reliance will emulate your current your cleaning process and provide you our expert recommendations so you have the data you need to make the right choice for your operation.

Contact us or give us a call at 847.640.8923.

COMPLETELY CLEAN COMPLEX METAL PARTS

Reliance understands that production of metal parts requires cleaning during manufacture to remove particulate, oils and other hydrocarbon greases, lubricants and waxes. Metal parts may be delicate with complex geometries and blind-holes that require complete cleaning before packaging, adhesion and plating. Vapor degreasing is a fast and reliable way to exceptionally clean all sizes and shapes of metal parts.

Reliance Specialty Products, Inc.
The Only OEM Company That Manufactures A Complete Cleaning Package

Reliance Specialty Products, Inc. is known throughout the industry as vapor degreasing experts. We have years of product stewardship and take pride in supporting our customers. We provide you complete solutions by manufacturing both the ULTRA™ vapor degreasing equipment line and AeroTron™ vapor degreasing solvents.

ULTRA™ Vapor Degreaser FEATURES:

  • Minimize worker solvent exposure

  • Enhance solvent containment

  • Provide state of the art control systems

  • Allow easy maintenance

  • Automated basket handling for consistent parts processing

  • Adept for the use of non-flammable solvents

  • NESHAP compliant