Engineering for precision cleaning
Layton Technologies Ltd is an international leader in the design and manufacture of machines for the cleaning, drying, surface treatment and material recovery for precision cleaning applications.
Our machines are used in every area of manufacturing for both semi-finished and finished products and their component parts.
We are recognised world-wide for our capabilities in the more challenging and technically demanding areas of precision cleaning and drying.
We design and build every type of machine, using both aqueous and a wide range of solvent cleaning chemistries. And where a specialised cleaning process is required, we offer complete bespoke machines with full project management from start to finish.
Our resources include full engineering design and specification service to ensure customer specification is clearly met. A designated project co-ordinator is assigned to each new customer project to ensure that all stages of design, production, testing, acceptance, installation, commissioning and operator training is completed according to agreed schedules.
On-going support is provided by trained engineers and technical staff who can provide a range of services including planned maintenance packages, first-response and on-site technical assistance.
Now supported through international partners and agents, Layton systems are available on an international basis. A large and growing installation base of Layton equipment exists in many locations where Layton has well establish supply and support bases.
This page is an information source with the following sections:
Technical Capability
Manufacturing and Development Capacity
The widest product choice
Typical Systems
Preventative Maintenance
Spares and Support
Technical Capability
We have led advances in machine design for the safe use of developmental chemistries including flammable and non-flammable solvents. Specialising in these more demanding projects our machines have involved a close collaboration with multinational chemical manufacturers and end-user customers.
We draw upon the wealth of technical expertise of our staff, in many engineering and manufacturing fields, including design engineers, process control specialists and software programming technicians. Collectively we have one of the most experienced teams in the industry.
Layton Technologies is especially experienced in the development of machines to meet specific standards and regulations. These include assessing environmental impact, risk management/assessment, FDA / Eudraelex-EU approval and ATEX rating. Many validated tests and procedures are required by specific industries and applications and Layton has familiarity with these aspects of component cleaning.
A strong technical base has made us leading world suppliers of new technology. Layton is constantly involved in developmental areas of cleaning technologies. We designed and built the first low emission HFE systems in Europe. Layton supplied the first HFE co-solvent systems to a major European defence systems company. Specialised ultrasonic aqueous systems have been developed and manufactured for precision components in industries such as healthcare products, surgical implant, optical lens and pharmaceutical products plus a wide range of precision engineering manufacturers including aerospace, automotive and general engineering.
Manufacturing and Development Capacity
Layton is an ISO 9001 registered, quality assured company. Based in new manufacturing and product development facilities, we build all of our aqueous, specialised solvent and bespoke equipment at this location.
This gives us maximum control of quality and project management.
No Layton product is off-the-shelf, but always specifically configured to meet particular customer needs. Each system is based upon a standard engineering platform that uses proven technologies and standardised components. We have all the essential skills and experience to design and produce the most complex or the most simple cleaning and surface treatment system.
We provide a trials and evaluation service from our in-house testing and product demonstration facility, where systems can be witnessed in operation and cleaning processes satisfactorily assessed. Where chemistry selection is required we also provide full trials and evaluation on behalf of customers.
- ISO 9001 quality assured
- Total project management
- In-house engineering, design and manufacturing
- Complete product demonstration facilities
- Cleaning chemistry evaluation
- Documentation support
- Product traceability and tracking systems
- IT integration
- Validation to customer requirements
- Commissioning and operator training
- Complete on-site service and support
- Service and spares
The widest product choice
No company offers the same choice of cleaning and surface treatment technologies as Layton. Our expertise covers every option and in many cases, where the cleaning process is unique, a bespoke solution can be developed.
Layton has the experience and capability as a problem solver to design and build exclusively-designed systems to meet any cleaning challenge - from large engineering projects to small-scale, intricate applications.
In many industries where conformance to cleaning process standards requires complex documentation and complete traceability, Layton can offer a full documentation service and appropriate recording facilities.
Typical Systems
- Solvent cleaning systems
- - Sealed systems for HFC, HFA, and other specialised solvents
- - Flammable cleaning solvent systems with full safety specification
- Aqueous cleaning systems
- - Multistage ultrasonic cleaning, surface treatment and drying
- - Single tank ultrasonic cleaners
- - Spray wash systems
- Surface treatment processes
- Vapour dryers and solvent surface treatment
- Wet-bench etching systems
- Aluminium die stripping processes
Layton offers a complete service to solve any component cleaning application across a wide range of industries.
Preventative Maintenance
As part of your process validation requirements you may need to document that your cleaning equipment is regularly serviced either by your own maintenance staff or external staff.
It may well be that, although your staff can undertake the daily maintenance, that you require external assistance periodically.
This service maintenance schedule is designed to support existing users of the component cleaning systems to reduce costs, ensure the continued efficient safe operation of the system and maintain the integrity of the system.
With a comprehensive maintenance schedule we have reduced downtime for some companies by up to 60-70%. As a result there is typically a reduction in overall operational costs in the region of 4-5%.
Layton personnel have over 20 years’ field experience with this equipment and they also have access to a full range of spare parts to keep your equipment functioning correctly. Approximately 30% of Layton’s customers are long term users having purchased equipment and received ongoing support over the last 20 years.
5 Year Warranty
An extended full parts and labour warranty is offered on the equipment for a period of sixty (60) months from the date of commissioning on site by our engineer but not greater than sixty-one (61) months after shipment.
The warranty will remain in force for the stated period provided always that any system which includes the extended warranty is serviced at regular intervals as part of a separate Preventative Maintenance Service agreement (PMS). All PMS functions under any PMS agreement must be performed by Layton Technologies or persons or organisations authorised by Layton Technologies. Services under any PMS agreement must be carried out at intervals of a minimum of once per year or more for the full term of the extended warranty, as designated by Layton for each individual system.
Clients are provided with a signed service agreement which demonstrates cover for the required period.
Preventative Maintenance Service - Schedule 1
- Carry out full system check as detailed below to ensure all ultrasonic units are working as optimised. Scope of work to include the following:-
- Fully check electrical systems, mechanically and functionally including earth bonding points, over current devices, input/output voltages, power supplies and drive motors.
- Replace any faulty or suspect parts.
- Check functionality of PLC logic and functionality of all safety and alarm devices.
- Check for fail safe operation.
- Check functionality of all PLC operator accessible functions.
- Replace any suspect or faulty components as necessary.
- Discuss with customer any modifications required to the program. In stall software updates as applicable to the system and verify.
- Reprint ladder program.
- Check operation of heaters, pumps, motors, speed control drives, check for leaks and smooth operation.
- Calibrate and repair as necessary. Report suspect major component failures to customer.
- Check and calibrate functionality and accuracy of thermostats and thermocouples adjustment or replace as necessary.
- Replace all disposable filter elements with a type and micron size as specified by the customer.
- Check and clean out strainers fitted prior to the pumps. Customer to drain fluids if required.
- Check all seals, pipework, compression fittings, welded unions, manifold, joints, valves etc, for signs of leakage, check with halogen leak detector for signs of excessive fluid losses (where applicable).
- Replace all faulty or suspect components. In the event of a suspected leak from welded union or joint report fault to customer.
- Check all other sensors i.e. level sensors, leak detectors (if fitted). Replace suspect or faulty components.
- Check all ultrasonic generators and transducers as follows.
- Resistance test to 2500 volts to each individual transducer from co-axial connection at the generator.
- Resistance test to 5000 volts to each individual transducer from co-axial connection at the generator.
- Capacitance test to ensure total capacitance of each individual transducer is within tolerance range up to co-axial connection at the generator.
- Operate each individual transducer with a standard generator and test with scope.
- Ensure frequency and peak to peak volts are within tolerance range.
- Operate each individual generator with a standard dummy load and test with scope.
- Ensure frequency and peak to peak volts are within tolerance range. Produce a test report for each individual transducer and generator.
- Check functionality of Handling System.
- Check for correct operation.
- Check functionality and wear of all motors, drives, gearboxes and brakes.
- Replace any suspect or faulty components as necessary.
- Discuss with customer any modifications or adjustments which may be required.
- Test run machine and ensure satisfactory operation.
- Complete maintenance log, list all PMS work undertaken on service sheet.
- Discuss PMS findings with customer.
- Advise on any further work required. Update manual and document any changes.
- Do an Ultrasonic Foil Test.
Preventative Maintenance Service – Schedule 2
- Fully check electrical and pneumatic systems, mechanically and functionally including earth bonding points, over current devices, input/output voltages, power supplies and pressure switches.
- Replace any faulty or suspect parts.
- Check functionality and reliability of ultrasonic generators and transducers (where fitted), inspect for signs of any component breakdown, verify that volts, frequency and watts output are within tolerance, replace any faulty or suspect components as necessary.
- Check functionality of PLC logic and functionality of all safety and alarm devices.
- Check for fail safe operation.
- Check functionality of all PLC operator accessible functions.
- Replace any suspect or faulty components as necessary.
- nstall software updates applicable to the system and verify.
- Reprint ladder program.
- Check functionality of fill and drain connections, ensure integrity of seals.
- Check operation of heaters, pumps, diaphragm pumps, rodless cylinders, door short stroke cylinders, check for leaks and smooth operation.
- Check lift lower cables.
- Calibrate repair as necessary.
- Report suspect major component failures to customer.
- Check and calibrate functionality and accuracy of thermostats and thermocouples only, no adjustments or replacements.
- Check pressure switches, sight glasses and functionality of cooling systems.
- Log readings and advise customer of any faults or suspected gas losses or associated reliability issues with refrigeration circuit.
- Replace all disposable filter elements with a type and micron size as specified by the customer. Check and clean out strainers fitted prior to the pumps.
- Check all seals, pipework, compression fittings, welded unions, manifold, joints, valves etc, for signs of leakage, check with halogen leak detector for signs of excessive fluid losses (where applicable).
- Replace all faulty or suspect components. In the event of a suspected leak from welded union or joint report fault to customer.
- Check all other sensors i.e. level sensors, alcohol leak detectors (if fitted). Replace suspect or faulty components.
- Check operation and verify leak free operation of vapour bag where fitted.
- Test run machine and ensure satisfactory operation.
- Complete maintenance log, list all PMS work undertaken on service sheet.
- Discuss PMS findings with customer.
- Advise any further work required. Update manual and document any changes.
Spares and Support
Our aim is to be more than an equipment supplier. We are dedicated to the provision of total support to our customers. Working with you we aim to ensure that your processes run efficiently and productively.
With a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule we have reduced downtime for many customers by up to 70%. As a result there is typically a reduction on overall operational costs in the region of 5%.
A successfully integrated preventative maintenance schedule for a cleaning system from Layton can increase throughput, safety and efficiency resulting in reduced costs and increased production.
Layton service and support personnel have over 20 years field experience with this equipment and they also have access to a full range of spare parts to keep your machine functioning correctly. Approximately 30% of Layton’s customer base are long term users having purchased equipment and received ongoing support over the last 20 years.
Stock is available from both our US and UK facilities within 24 hours.
We keep detailed records of all the systems we have manufactured going back over 20+ years.
95% of the components used in the manufacture of the equipment are easily available from stockists, worldwide.
Please contact us on:-
UK Head Office
Sales & Manufacturing
Layton Technologies Limited,
Unit 33 Parkhall Business Village
Parkhall Road
Weston Coyney
Staffordshire
ST3 5XA
UK
T: + 44 (0) 1782 370400
E: service@laytontechnologies.com
USA Layton Technologies
USA Layton Technologies
P.O. Box 962
Ashaway, RI 02804
USA
T: + (1) 845 943 6219
E: petemoxham@laytontechnologies.com