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Cleaning Trial Summary

Auto Maintenance :: TSR #17-A-016

 

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and automate their cleaning process

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
160°F
Industry
Time Required
Radiator and Air Conditioning Remanufacturing
8 hours
Segment
Substrate
Auto Maintenance
Aluminum
Soil
Baked on Carbon, Oil
Description of Part(s)
Aluminum intake manifold
Cleaner Used
Machine Used

Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK 81.8 w/SUI)

Post Cleaning

Several openings of the manifold were brushed with a nylon bristle brush during the fresh water rinse, followed by air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 10% by volume ArmaKleen™ M-100BCR at 160°F in a Spray Under Immersion washer for a minimum of 8 hours.