Before
After

Cleaning Trial Summary

Segment
Fabricated Metal Product
:: TSR #12-P-198
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Customer Objective

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance, reduce their cleaning costs and reduce their VOC’s.

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Powder Coat Paint
Temperature
160⁰F
Industry
Time Required
Industry
OEM appliance manufacture
Time Required
5 to 6 hours
Segment
Substrate
Fabricated Metal Product
Steel
Soil
, Hybrid powder coat paint
Description of Part(s)
Description of Part
Steel wire racks
Cleaner Used

100% by volume ARMAKLEEN™ Paint & Ink Remover

Machine Used
Machine Used

Agitating Immersion Washer (81.8)

Spray Washer (TL3, FL250, FL500)

Post Cleaning
Post Cleaning

Lightly brushed with a nylon bristle brush, especially where the wire bars join the framework of the wire rack, 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 160⁰F in an Agitating Immersion Washer or a Spray Washer for a minimum of 5 to 6 hours.  It was also recommended that the customer use a stainless steel or nylon bristle brush during the fresh water rinse.