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Name

Project #1

Test Objective

To find an alternative to methylene chloride for removing overspray paint from hooks

Witnessed

No

Confidential

No

Help Implementing

No

Submission Date

05/08/1996

Representatives

Paul Waterman

Substrates

Steel

Sample Type

Product Use

Percentages Cleaned

Weight Min

Weight Max

1 pound

Approximate Size

1/4 x 4 x 60 inches

Approximate Size ID

Medium

Weight Range ID

1-5 lbs

Shape

Smooth

Hardness

Hard

Shape Type

Simple

Return Samples

No

Return Sample Address

Contaminants

Paints

Samples Available

Yes

Pre Clean Manufacturing Step

painting

Post Clean Manufacturing Step

painting

Parts Cleaned Per Week

Parts Cleaned Per Bath

Frequency

PSI

Equipments

Immersion/Soak

Vendor

Cleaning Chemicals

Methylene Chloride

Concentration

100

Cleaning Temp

room

Cleaning Time

Cleaning Water Type

Problems With Current Method

Equipped to handle and use chemicals but would like to have an alternative to methylene chloride.

Purpose of Cleaning

must be electrically conductive for electrostatic paint line

Rinse Time

Rinse Temp

Rinse Water Type

Tap

Drying Method

No relation

Drying Time

Drying Temp

Storage Type ID

Used Immediately

How Stored

How Long Stored

Analysis Method

No relation

Performance Test

Comments or Concerns

Methylene chloride is only chemical so far to remove sufficient build-up of UV finishing system. Hooks must be clean in order to maintain proper conductivity for the application of sealer and top coats.

Summary

The lab did not find an aqueous cleaner that worked. Media blasting with baking soda did prove to work well.

Implementation

No

In Progress

No

Technolog Transfer

No

Analysis Only

No

Part Picture

Yes

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Project #1