Parts Cleaning in Automotive Industry: Cleanliness Standards

15 April 2026 Plussonic

Automotive Cleanliness Standards

Parts cleanliness in automotive industry is critical for engine life, performance and safety. VDA 19 and ISO 16232 standards are applied to critical components such as engine blocks, crankshafts, pistons, liners and injector parts.

Critical Part Groups

  • Engine blocks: Post-machining, foundry residue cleaning
  • Crankshafts: Precision surface cleaning, oil channel cleaning
  • Injectors: Sub-micron precision, fuel system safety
  • Pistons, rings: Pre-surface coating cleaning
  • Wheels/rims: Pre-paint preparation pressure washing
  • Tie rods, ball joints: Dual-frequency ultrasonic cleaning

Plussonic Automotive References

Leading companies such as Sango, Federal Mogul, Standart Profil, Efi Automotive, Fil Filter, May Fren, Belka Rubber, AKO Rim and Adoksan use Plussonic washing systems.

Custom Designed Solutions

Dual-frequency digital ultrasonic generators, fully automatic conveyor facilities and PLC-controlled tunnel-type pressure washing machines are preferred by automotive manufacturers.