STEP THREE: CLEANING AND COATING

Most recycled trays have at least minor contaminations upon arrival and therefore require intensive cleaning. Trays that make it to step three are put through the intensive SemiCycle cleaning process and are cleaned of surface contaminants.

Trays are cleaned of contaminants through four stages:

Air Cleaning - A high-pressure air gun is used to dislodge contaminants and other foreign matters from the trays. Washing and Degreasing - Trays are run through an in-line tray washing machine where they are washed with a degreasing solution that removes grease, dirt, oil, dust and other contaminants. Rinsing – The trays go through a thorough rinsing process to ensure that 100% of any remaining dust and dirt is removed. Drying – After rinsing, the trays enter the drying chamber of the in-line machine where a combination of air and heat are used to completely and cleanly dry the trays.

Trays that require anti-static coating are subsequently dipped in anti-static solution and dried. Trays made to be heat resistant undergo a baking process. All trays are then packed and put into inventory.