Before Picture
Before
After Picture
After

Cleaning Trial Summary

 

The customer was looking to improve their cleaning performance and automate their cleaning process.

Cleaning Trial Type
Temperature
Aqueous
160°F
Industry
Time Required
OEM engine parts
15 minutes
Segment
Substrate
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Copper, Steel
Soil
Dust, Shop Dirt
Description of Part(s)
Copper clad end piston connecting rods
Cleaner Used
Machine Used

Ultrasonic Washer (Blackstone SK6315)

Post Cleaning

Areas with yellow paint were lightly brushed with a nylon bristle bottle brush during the fresh water rinse.  This was followed with air pressure drying.

Recommendation to Customer

The ArmaKleen Technical Center recommended using 5% by volume ArmaKleen™ 4 in 1 Cleaner at 160°F in an Ultrasonic Washer for a minimum of 15 minutes.