Before
After

Cleaning Trial Summary

Segment
Chemical Manufacturing
:: TSR #17-P-145
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Customer Objective

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Polymer
Temperature
160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Door Supplier
Time Required
1-2 hours
Segment
Substrate
Chemical Manufacturing
Steel
Soil
, Unknown polymer
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
an assortment of steel disks, springs and a connector/cover
Cleaner Used

100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover

5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner

Machine Used
Machine Used

Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone 6315)

Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning

Several areas of the connector were brushed with a stainless steel bristle brush. A nylon bristle bottle brush was run through the opening of connector, interior of spring and interior of connector cover. This was followed by air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation

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 1 hour or a 5% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer for a minimum of 2 hours.