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Cleaning Trial Summary

 

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

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
150 to 160⁰F
Industry
Time Required
OEM Parts Manufacturing
1 to 1.5 hours
Segment
Substrate
Fabricated Metal Product
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Soil
Baked on Carbon, Drawing Lube, Grease, Grime, Oil, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Steel, aluminum and brass pins and connectors
Cleaner Used
Machine Used
  1. Spray Under Immersion Washer (Graymills T12, Graymills T24, SK 81.8 w/SUI)
  2. Agitating Immersion Cleaner (SK 81.8, Graymills T12, Graymills T24)
Post Cleaning

Fresh water rinse followed by air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 5% by volume ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 150 to 160⁰F in a Spray Under Immersion Washer or an Agitating Immersion Washer for a minimum of 1 to 1.5 hours.