Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and reduce their cleaning costs.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
150°F to 160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Auto parts manufacturing
Time Required
15 minutes to 1 hour
Segment
Substrate
Fabricated Metal Product
Aluminum
Soil
Oil, Paraffin
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Coupons
Cleaner Used
5% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ 4 in 1 NF Cleaner
10% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ M-HP-2
Machine Used
Machine Used
1. Ultrasonic Washer (Blackstone SK 6315)
2. Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK 81.8 w/SUI)
3. Spray Washer (JRI FL250, JRI FL500, JRI TL3, Better Engineering G-2000)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Fresh water rinse followed by air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 5% by volume ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner or 5% ArmaKleen M-HP-2 at 160°F in either an Ultrasonic Washer or a Spray Washer for a minimum of 15 to 30 minutes.