Cleaning up the adhesive is simple.
Blue Photon offers a variety of soak tanks and cleaning tools to efficiently separate the workpiece and remove any cured residual adhesive from grippers and machined parts.
Contact us for more information about our cleaning equipment and methods.

Soak Tank
Part#: 81300
The soak tank allows for separating the part from the grippers without twisting. This method is preferred in applications where twist separation could cause delamination or other damage to the workpiece.
Features*
- Stainless steel construction
- Electric heat
- Programmable temperature control/sensor
- Simple push button cycle operation
- Easy access for clearing and maintenance
- High performance insulation to avoid heat loss
- Easy fill and drain tank connections
- Low energy consumption
- Emergency stop button
- Soak time timer
- Manual or automatic operation
- No water alarm light
- Interlock casters
Product Specifications
- Maximum product height: 10″ (255 mm)
- Immersion platform size: 23″ x 14″ (584 x 355 mm)
- Immersion depth: 12″ (305 mm)
- Cycle time: up to 15 minutes
- Volume of water: 100 liters
- Electrical: 220V / 60 Hz / 3 Ø, 10 amps
- Machine size: 27″ L x 33.5″ W x 57.25″ H (673 x 1016 x 1454 mm) with cover up (63″ H (1600 mm)
- Weight: 394 lb (179 kg)
*All external walls of the unit are insulated to help protect from hot surface contact. All specifications subject to change.

CNC Spindle Mounted Cleaning Tool
Part#: 82400, 82500
The spindle mounted gripper cleaning tool loads in a CNC machine to remove cured adhesive from grippers.
Part #: 82400 – Gripper Cleaning Tool Assembly
Part #: 82500 – Replacement Head
Features
- Mounts in any 3/4″ diameter collet or end mill holder.
- Replaceable head for P/N 82400 tool assembly.
- Cleans an estimated 1,000 grippers before replacing head.
- Do not use with corrosion resistant grippers.


Handheld Pressurized Steamer
Part#: 84750
The handheld steamer provides pressurized steam continuously for 10 minutes to easily remove residual cured adhesive from grippers and workpieces. Economical solution for prototypes or low-volume usage.
Features*
- 8″ x 5.2″ x 10.7″
- 3 lbs
- 6 oz water capacity
- Emits steam continuously for 10 minutes
- 15′ power cord
- 900W
- 200˚F steam temperature
*Actual unit may vary from one shown.

Heavy Duty Steam Cleaners
Part#: 84870, 84880, 84881, 84890
These heavy duty steamers produce 60 PSI for increased of continuous steam pressure, and reaches temperatures up to 221°F at the tip. These steamers are ideally suited for cleaning away cured adhesive on grippers and parts.
Part #: 84870 – Approximately 6 hours of working time.
Features
- 110V/120V 1200W heating element
- 1.25 gallon, 4.5 liter water capacity
- Low water light indicator
- 61 PSI, 4.1 bar operating pressure
- Pressure/safety switch
- 30A heavy-duty contactor
- 12-gauge heavy-duty wiring
- Stainless steel tank and outer casing
- Carrying handle
- 15-20 minute heat up time
Part #: 84880 – Minimum 8 hours of working time.
Features
- 110V/120V 1200W heating element
- 2.37 gallon, 9 liter water capacity
- Visual water level indicator
- Low water light indicator
- Uses regular tap water
- Ranco pressure control/li>
- 12-gauge heavy-duty wiring
- Stainless steel tank and outer casing
- 2 incoloy heating elements (1-spare)
- Carrying handle
- 30-40 minute heat up time
- Optional 220V (P/N 84881) available to order.
Part #: 84890 – Full-time steam.
Features
- 110V/120V
- Automatic shut-off of pump in case water supply is interrupted
- Boiler thermostat reset switch
- Heavy-duty adjustable feet
- Low water light indicator
- Uses regular tap water
- Ranco pressure control
- 12-gauge heavy-duty wiring
- 1 Incoloy heating elements
- Stainless steel tank and outer casing
- Blow down valve
- 20-30 minute heat up time
- 20-amp service supply required
- Direct connection to a water supply line


Scrapers
Part#: 80030, 86004, 86005
The scraper is used to clean parts and grippers of cured adhesive after heating.
Part # 80030 – 5″ aluminum handle knife with a heavyweight adhesive removing blade.
Part # 86004 – 3/4″ flat edge nonmarring plastic scraper.
Part # 86005 – 7/8″ flat edge nonmarring plastic scraper.
Part # | Description | Application |
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Cleaning Equipment | ||
81300 | Soak Debond Tank | Stainless steel hot water soak tank for debonding, cleaning parts and grippers of cured adhesive. |
82400 | Gripper Cleaning Tool Assembly | Loads in CNC machine spindle to remove cured adhesive from grippers. |
82500 | Replacement Head | Replacement head for P/N 82400. |
84750 | Handheld Pressurized Steamer | For removal of cured adhesive from workpiece and/or grippers. |
84870 | Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner - Approximately 6 hours of working time | Hot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel. |
84880 | Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner - Minimum 8 hours of working time | Hot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel. |
84881 | Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner (220V) - Minimum 8 hours of working time | Hot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel. Optional 220V available to order. |
84890 | Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner - Full-time steam | Automatic hot water pressurized spray used to remove cured adhesive, stainless steel. |
80030 | Aluminum Scraper & Blade | Cleans part and grippers of cured adhesive after heating. |
86004 | 3/4" Flat Edge Plastic Scraper | Cleans part and grippers of cured adhesive after heating. |
86005 | 7/8" Flat Edge Plastic Scraper | Cleans part and grippers of cured adhesive after heating. |