Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and automate their cleaning process
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
Temperature
160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Radiator and Air Conditioning Remanufacturing
Time Required
8 hours
Segment
Substrate
Auto Maintenance
Aluminum
Soil
Baked on Carbon, Oil
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Aluminum intake manifold
Cleaner Used
10% by volume M-100 BCR (Baked on Carbon Remover)
Machine Used
Machine Used
Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK 81.8 w/SUI)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Several openings of the manifold were brushed with a nylon bristle brush during the fresh water rinse, followed by air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 10% by volume ArmaKleen™ M-100BCR at 160°F in a Spray Under Immersion washer for a minimum of 8 hours.