Before
After

Cleaning Trial Summary

 

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process and eliminate hazardous chemical/waste

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Adhesive
150°F - 160°F
Industry
Time Required
Tire Manufacturing Company
18 hours
Segment
Substrate
Non-metal Manufacturing
Brass, Steel
Soil
Adhesive, Glue
Description of Part(s)
Two steel spray bars with brass connectors
Cleaner Used
Machine Used
  • Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK Model 81.8 w/SUI)
  • Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone Model 6315)
Post Cleaning

Fresh water rinse followed by air pressure drying.  The part was brushed, with a stainless steel bristle brush, after 12 hours of cleaning during fresh water rinse to remove softening soil

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommends using a 100% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ Paint and Ink Remover at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer for a minimum of 18 hours