Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and automate their cleaning process.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
OEM engine parts
Time Required
15 minutes
Segment
Substrate
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Copper
Steel
Soil
Dust, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Copper clad end piston connecting rods
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
Machine Used
Machine Used
Ultrasonic Washer (Blackstone SK6315)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Areas with yellow paint were lightly brushed with a nylon bristle bottle brush during the fresh water rinse. This was followed with air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 5% by volume ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer for a minimum of 15 minutes.