Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
Eliminate use of outside stripping vendor
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Calcium and Paint
Temperature
160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Engineering
Time Required
8-12 hours
Segment
Substrate
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Steel
Soil
, Unknown Paint
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Paint hooks
Cleaner Used
100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover
Machine Used
Machine Used
- Agitating Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK Model 81.8)
- Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone 6315)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Several areas (bent areas of hooks) were lightly brushed with a stainless steel bristle brush during fresh water rinse and air pressure dried
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 Agitating Immersion Washer (Model 81.8) for a minimum of 8-12 hours or a 100% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ Paint and Ink Remover at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer for 12 hours