Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process, reduce rework and reject rate and cleaned mixed metals together.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
150⁰F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Automotive OEM parts manufacture
Time Required
1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours
Segment
Substrate
Auto Dealership
Aluminum
Steel
Soil
Cutting Fluids Grime Oil, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Steel and aluminum pipes/rods and aluminum weights
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
Machine Used
Machine Used
- Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK 81.8 w/SUI)
- Agitating Immersion Washer (SK 81.8, Graymills T12, Graymills 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 a Spray Under Immersion Washer or an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.