Trial Purpose:
To evaluate immersion cleaning for adhesive removal from stainless steel parts.
Date Run:
07/01/2002Experiment Procedure:
Two cleaners from the previous trial were used at room temperature (85 F) at full strength. One stainless steel part was immersed into each solution. Observations were made at 5, 10 and 30 minutes. The parts were wiped at each interval to determine if the adhesive could be easily removed.
Trial Results:
| Cleaning Product | Observations |
| Bio T Max | 5 min - Softening the adhesive |
| 10 min - Rub off with towel | |
| 30 min - Effective removal with rubbing | |
| Opti Clear | 5 min - No signs of cleaning |
| 10 min - Still no signs of cleaning | |
| 30 min - Some removal with rubbing |
Success Rating:
A follow up test, usually based on company input.Conclusion:
The Bio T Max was more successful than the Opti Clear when using a combination of soaking and rubbing.
