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Cleaning Trial Summary

Segment
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
:: TSR #17-P-077
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Customer Objective

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process, reduce rework and reject rate and reduce their cleaning costs

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Paint
Temperature
160°F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Aerospace manufacturer
Time Required
3 hours (Ultrasonic Washer) / 6 hours (Spray Washer) / 8 hours (Spray-Under Immersion Washer)
Segment
Substrate
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Silicone
Soil
Hybrid powder coat paint, Liquid epoxy paint
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
ten 8”d x 1.5”h silicone caps/lids with a center hole
Cleaner Used

100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover

Machine Used
Machine Used

·         Ultrasonic Washer (SK Blackstone model 6315)

·         Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK Model 81.8 w/SUI)

·         Spray Washer (JRI TL3, JRI FL250, JRI FL500, Better Engineering G-2000

Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning

Fresh rinse 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 3 hours, a Spray Washer for a minimum of 6 hours or a Spray-Under Immersion Washer for a minimum of 8 hours.