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Cleaning Trial Summary

Machine Manufacturing :: Paint & Ink

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The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, automate their cleaning process, reduce their cleaning costs and eliminate hazardous chemicals and waste.

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Epoxy paint
150°F
Industry
Time Required
Pump Manufacturer
2 hours ( steel I-hooks/connectors) /12 hours ( 4-steel hooks with attached steel chain links)
Segment
Substrate
Machine Manufacturing
Steel
Soil
liquid alkyd paint, Liquid epoxy paint, Liquid urethane paint, Unknown Paint
Description of Part(s)
steel chain-link system with four steel hooks and three steel I-hook connectors
Cleaner Used

100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover

Machine Used

Agitating Immersion Washer (SK model 81.8, Graymills T24)

Post Cleaning

Several spots and threaded areas, along with areas of the steel hooks were lightly brushed with a stainless steel bristle brush during the fresh water rinsing and air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommends using a 100% by volume solution of ArmaKleen™ Paint and Ink Remover at 150°F in an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 2 hours for the steel I-hooks/connectors and 12 hours for the 4-steel hooks with attached steel chain links.