Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process, reduce rework and reject rate and clean mixed metals together.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
160⁰F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Fastener OEM Manufacture
Time Required
30 minutes to 1 hour
Segment
Substrate
Fabricated Metal Product
Steel
Soil
Baked on Oil Cutting Fluids, Grime
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Steel open ended connectors, steel caps and a steel connector
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
Machine Used
Machine Used
- Ultrasonic Washer (SK6315 Blackstone model 3523)
- Agitating Immersion Washer (81.8, T12, T24)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Fresh water rinse followed by air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 5% by volume ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 160⁰F in an Ultrasonic Washer or an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 1 hour.