Good News | Kerun’s Bright Cleaning Agent for Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys Wins the 2026 National Die Casting Industry Innovation Technology Award

Great news came from the 20th Shanghai International Die Casting Exhibition & Nonferrous Metals Exhibition today. The “Bright Cleaning Agent for Die-Cast Aluminum Alloys” technology developed by Nanjing Kerun Industrial Media Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Kerun”) stood out among numerous innovative achievements nationwide after rigorous preliminary evaluation and final on-site defense, winning the “2026 National Die Casting Industry Innovation Technology and Product Award.”

As an authoritative award recognized by the industry, this honor represents high recognition of Kerun’s technological strength in the field of advanced die-casting surface treatment.

01 One-Step Renewal, Solving Long-Standing Industry Challenges

Addressing common challenges in die-cast components, such as insufficient cleaning after machining, mold growth, and water stain residues, Kerun has redefined the cleaning process through three major breakthroughs:

• Three-in-One Performance:
  Degreasing, brightening, and nano-protection are achieved simultaneously in one process, eliminating the need for traditional acid cleaning and significantly reducing overall costs.
• Low-Temperature & Low-Foam Performance:
  The product delivers excellent cleaning efficiency at only 40°C and is perfectly compatible with 4 MPa high-pressure spray systems, reducing energy consumption and preventing foam overflow.
• Alkaline & Eco-Friendly Formula:
  Replacing traditional acid cleaning processes, it provides zero equipment corrosion, easier wastewater treatment, and better alignment with green manufacturing trends.

While achieving superior cleaning performance, the product can also form a dense in-situ nano protective film on aluminum surfaces, effectively eliminating mold growth and discoloration during production transfer. Meanwhile, it does not affect subsequent coating or electroplating processes.

Figure | Kerun Technical Engineer Mr. Liu Kaixuan Participated in the On-Site Defense

02 Proven Results, Achieving 100% Yield Improvement

The value of technology lies in real-world performance.

During validation on an ADC12 aluminum alloy timing cover production line of a leading automotive manufacturer, Kerun’s solution successfully addressed issues including surface stains, water marks, and high rework rates caused by the original process.

After implementation, the component surfaces achieved a uniform high-gloss finish, completely eliminating mold spots and discoloration, while reaching a 100% first-pass yield, significantly improving production efficiency.

03 Deep Engagement in Standards, Driving Industry Advancement

Innovation goes beyond products.

As a national-level Specialized and Innovative “Little Giant” Enterprise, Kerun recently participated extensively in the revision of the group standard:

“Technical Requirements for Cleanliness of Aluminum Die-Casting Parts Used in New Energy Vehicles” (T/CAEE 005-2025)

By integrating practical industrial experience into standard development, Kerun is helping accelerate quality improvement across the die-casting component industry.

Looking ahead, Kerun will continue to uphold the development philosophy of “Driving Value Through Technology”, focus on key challenges in advanced manufacturing, and promote greener and higher-end development of the die-casting industry through more innovative technologies.