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Cleaning Trial Summary

Non-metal Manufacturing :: TSR #17-A-097

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The customer was looking to introduce a pre-clean cleaning process prior to parts being cleaned

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
150°F – 160°F
Industry
Time Required
Surgical and medical instrument manufacturer
15-30 minutes
Segment
Substrate
Non-metal Manufacturing
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium
Soil
Cutting Fluids, Grease
Description of Part(s)
an assortment of needles
Cleaner Used

5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner

Machine Used

·         Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone model 6315)

·         Agitating Immersion (SK Model 81.8, Graymills T24)

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

·         Spray Washer (JRI TL3, JRI FL250, JRI FL500, Better Engineering G-2000

Post Cleaning

De-ionize water rinse followed by air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommends using a 5% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 150°F in an Agitating Immersion Washer or at 150°F in a Spray-Under Immersion Washer or at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer or at 160°F in a Spray Washer for a minimum of 15-30 minutes.