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Cleaning Trial Summary

Fleet :: TSR #13-AP-014

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The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and eliminate hazardous chemicals and waste.

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Calcium and Paint
160⁰F
Industry
Time Required
Marine Maintenance
2 hours for paint removal, 4 hours for calcium removal
Segment
Substrate
Fleet
Steel
Soil
Calcium Build Up, Grease, Grime, Paint
Description of Part(s)
5” diameter steel connector and a 10”x8” steel t-pipe with connector
Cleaner Used

100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover

20% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Rust Remover

Machine Used

Agitating Immersion Washer (81.8, T12, T24)

Post Cleaning

Fresh water rinse followed by air pressure drying. Light brushing with a stainless steel brush was used during the rinsing of the paint removal step.

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using for paint removal 100% by volume ArmaKleen™ Paint and Ink Remover at 160⁰F in an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 2 hours. The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using for calcium removal 20% by volume ArmaKleen™ Rust Remover at 160⁰F in an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 4 hours.