Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and reduce rework and reject rate.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
150°F - 160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Chemical Manufacturer
Time Required
1 hour
Segment
Substrate
Chemical Manufacturing
Aluminum
Steel
Soil
Baked on Carbon Grease Oil, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
An assortment of three stainless steel brackets with an aluminum bolt/screw in each bracket and one stainless steel u-brace.
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
Machine Used
Machine Used
- Agitating Immersion Washer (SK model 81.8, Graymills T24)
- Ultrasonic Washer (Blackstone model 6315)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Soiled areas were lightly scrapped with edge of putty knife. Holes were lightly brushed with nylon bristle bottle brush during the fresh water rinsing and air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommends using a 5% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer for a minimum of 1 hour.