Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process and reduce rework and reject rate.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
160⁰F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Automotive Remanufacturing
Time Required
3 to 4 hours
Segment
Substrate
Auto Dealership
Steel
Soil
Baked on Carbon Grease Grime Oil, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Steel gear shaft, steel gear, steel pulley wheel
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
10% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ M-301
Machine Used
Machine Used
Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone model 6215)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Fresh water rinse followed by air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using either 5% by volume ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner or 10% by volume ArmaKleen™ M-301 at 160⁰F in an Ultrasonic Washer for a minimum of 3 to 4 hours.