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Cleaning Trial Summary

Segment
Machine Manufacturing
:: Paint & Ink
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Customer Objective

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process, reduce their cleaning costs and eliminate hazardous chemicals and waste.

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Epoxy paint
Temperature
150°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Pump Manufacturer
Time Required
2 hours ( steel I-hooks/connectors) /12 hours ( 4-steel hooks with attached steel chain links)
Segment
Substrate
Machine Manufacturing
Steel
Soil
liquid alkyd paint Liquid epoxy paint Liquid urethane paint, Unknown Paint
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
steel chain-link system with four steel hooks and three steel I-hook connectors
Cleaner Used

100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover

Machine Used
Machine Used

Agitating Immersion Washer (SK model 81.8, Graymills T24)

Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning

Several spots and threaded areas, along with areas of the steel hooks were lightly brushed with a stainless steel bristle brush during the fresh water rinsing and air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommends using a 100% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ Paint and Ink Remover at 150°F in an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 2 hours for the steel I-hooks/connectors and 12 hours for the 4-steel hooks with attached steel chain links.