Cleaning Trial Summary
Customer Objective
The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and automate their cleaning process.
Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Paint
Temperature
150⁰F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
Remanufacturing
Time Required
16 hours
Segment
Substrate
Government
Aluminum
Steel
Soil
, Paint (Epoxy e-coat paint)
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Steel and aluminum wheel hub
Cleaner Used
100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover
Machine Used
Machine Used
Agitating Immersion Washer (81.8, T12, T124)
Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning
Lightly brushed with a stainless steel bristle brush during the fresh water rinse, followed by air pressure drying.
Recommendation to Customer
Recommendation
The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 100% by volume ArmaKleen™ Paint and Ink Remover at 150⁰F in an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 16 hours. The use of a stainless steel bristle brush during the fresh water rinse was also recommended.