Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
Improve cleaning performance, automate cleaning process, eliminate hazardous chemicals/waste, reduce VOCs
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Paint
Temperature
150°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Oil Refining
Time Required
8 hours
Segment
Substrate
Chemical Manufacturing
Stainless Steel
Steel
Soil
Baked on Carbon Epoxy powder coat paint Grease Grime liquid alkyd paint Liquid epoxy paint liquid polyester paint Liquid urethane paint Oil polyester powder coat paint Rust/Oxides Shop Dirt, Silicone
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Pistons housing unit
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ArmaKleen™ Bio 24
Machine Used
Machine Used
Agitating Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK Model 81.8)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Fresh water rinse and air pressure dried, followed by drying in an incubator at 220°F
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommends using a 5% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ Bio 24 at 150°F in an Agitating Immersion Washer or at 150°F for a minimum of 8 hours