Solvene in Namibia

Solvene 33 for routine electrical and parts cleaning where a few minutes’ evaporation is fine; Solvene 44 where the equipment must return to service fast — its quicker flash-off is why mine electricians specify it; Solvene 222 as the aerosol for toolbox and spot work. All three cut oil, grease and flux from contacts, windings and precision parts. When in doubt start with 33; upgrade to 44 when downtime, not price, is the constraint.

A 25 L drum of Solvene decanted into squeeze bottles typically costs a small fraction per litre of imported aerosol contact cleaner — the exact ratio moves with exchange rates, which is rather the point: locally blended solvent is insulated from the rand-dollar swings and shipping surcharges that make imported aerosols erratic in both price and availability. Workshops cleaning parts daily see the difference on the first month’s consumables bill.

On de-energised equipment, yes — that is its job. Isolate first, clean, and allow complete evaporation before re-energising (Solvene 44 shortens that wait). Test soft plastics and painted surfaces before wholesale application, ventilate enclosed spaces because the vapours are heavier than air, and wear nitrile gloves. Never spray any solvent on live equipment.

Yes. Windhoek dispatches countrywide road freight, and coastal orders route through the Walvis Bay agent — fishing companies use Solvene 33 on boats’ electrical parts, so it is a standard coastal line. For mines, note the flammable-goods transport requirements; we pack and document accordingly, and the powder-vs-liquid question that affects acids does not arise here.