Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process and reduce VOCs.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
150°F – 160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Truck accessories manufacturer
Time Required
1 hour
Segment
Substrate
Machine Manufacturing
Stainless Steel
Soil
Grease Oil, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
an assortment of stainless steel dies and gear/bearings
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
Machine Used
Machine Used
· Agitated Immersion Spray Washer (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
· Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone 6315)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Fresh water rinse followed by 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 or a Spray Washer for a minimum of 1 hour.