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TRAMOS^® Aircraft Cleaner

TRAMOS Aircraft Cleaner is a specialty product for airline companies and aircraft manufacturers. It is suitable for external and internal cleaning of metal and painted surfaces. It completely removes difficult substances such as hydraulic oil, carbon and nicotine safely.

ADVANTAGES

Non-Toxic
Non-Flammable
Contains no phosphates, acids, silicones and is non-butyl
Safe to use on all surfaces including metal, plastic & rubber materials with no stock loss
Biodegradable
Easily removes oil, grease and dirt from surfaces
Fast, intense cleaning action surpasses other cleaners' performances
Cleaned surfaces become slightly anti-static and corrosion inhibitive for up to 4 weeks.
Can be effectively used as a spray-on & wipe-off process
Safe for use in high-pressure washers, immersion systems, ultrasonic machines and other industrial cleaning systems
Very economical to use
Low VOC (<0.2 g/L as used)

PROPERTIES

NFPA Hazard Class:	Health 0 (as used)
	Flammability 0
	Reactivity 0

VOC: <0.2 g/L (as used)
pH: 12.8 (concentrate)
Flash point: None

STANDARDS

Conforms to:	Boeing D6-17487
	Douglas CDS #1
	AMS 1550A

Meets European Community (EC) directives concerning biological degradability of surface-active substances.

METHOD OF ACTION

TRAMOS AC penetrates the dirt, breaking surface tension, easily dissolving organic substances and disintegrating many chemical compounds.
The use of carbon chains in this system makes this cleaning agent biodegradable. The chemical reactions that take place when using TRAMOS AC completely disintegrate these linear carbon chains.
Both cationic and non-ionic reducing agents are used, allowing TRAMOS AC to work very efficiently at low temperatures. The concentrate's high pH (12.8) is partly caused by the cationic ingredients. This pH allows TRAMOS AC to clean solid washable surfaces without marring the substrate.
The non-ionic ingredient increases the product's penetration into the dirt. It also decreases the static attraction of the dirt to the substrate by encasing the dirt particles, preventing them from attaching to the surface.
TRAMOS AC decomposes oil-based products. It separates the oily substance into its water soluble and organic components, making easy removal from the substrate possible.

TRAMOS AC contains no phosphates. The cationic and non-ionic ingredients work well in hard water since they are not sensitive to Calcium or Magnesium ions.

NOTES FOR USING TRAMOS AC

When applying TRAMOS AC with a spray applicator, start working from the bottom to the top to avoid getting stripes on the fuselage or other large surfaces.
Work on limited areas so that product does not dry before rinsing.
Whatever system is used for cleaning with TRAMOS AC, a mechanical action (brush, sponge, aeration of solution, ultrasonic, etc.) is required to break the surface tension of the dirt. Just soaking for an extended time will not be sufficient for cleaning.
After several cleanings, TRAMOS AC will form an anti-static layer on the aircraft or other equipment. This layer helps prevent dirt from sticking to the surface, thereby making it easier to remove. Dilution can then be reduced up to 1:10.
Warming TRAMOS AC accelerates the cleaning process.
Circulation of the solution in a parts washer will enhance cleaning.
Ultrasonic baths may accelerate cleaning time, but are not required.
Contaminants may be precipitated or filtered out of TRAMOS AC product solution to facilitate disposal. The remaining TRAMOS AC may be reused provided pH continues to meet specifications.

EXAMPLES OF RESULTS

Pictures of Fire Retardant removal using TRAMOS AC.
Pictures of a Flap Track Fairing on a Boeing 737 cleaned with TRAMOS AC.
Pictures of a Wheel Hubcap on a Boeing 737 cleaned with TRAMOS AC.
Pictures of a Engine Pylon on a Boeing 737 cleaned with TRAMOS AC.
Pictures of a Landing Gear Door on a Boeing 727 cleaned with TRAMOS AC.
Pictures of a inside of the Wheel Well on a Boeing 727 cleaned with TRAMOS AC.
Pictures of a surface aft of the Wheel Well on a Boeing 727 cleaned with TRAMOS AC.

OTHER TRAMOSPRODUCTS

TRAMOS Economic - General cleaning applications

TRAMOS Industrial - General cleaning applications requiring corrosion inhibition

TRAMOS Aero Tech 2000 - Conforms to turbine engine cleaning specifications

TRAMOS Heavy Duty Cleaner - Heavy petroleum products such as tar and asphalt

TRAMOS Oxygen Cleaner - For tubing and valves used in an oxygen-enriched environments

TRAMOS Industrial Gel - Gel form of Industrial for difficult-to-coat surfaces

TRAMOS Stripper - Paint removal including graffiti

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Date issued: 09/04

TRAMOS® Aircraft Cleaner

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TRAMOS^® Aircraft Cleaner