Using Parts Washers for Sustainable Chemical Management: FAQ

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As sustainable chemical management continues to benefit companies by lowering operating costs through solvent reuse and reducing the chemical toll industrial practices take on the environment, more companies are looking to jump on the sustainable solvent bandwagon. For some, the easiest path to sustainable chemical management is using a parts washing system that performs solvent recycling. About this topic, we present a list of frequently asked questions.

What parts washer should I use for sustainable chemical management?

Step one is to choose a washing system that’s designed to hold your solvent. If you don’t mind implementing a new solvent, then the world is your playground. Choose your favorites equipment brands and models based on what’s most important to the solvent recycling initiatives of your company.

How does a parts washer condenser unit preserve sustainable solvent?

Cutting-edge parts washers use a complex process to get the end result. The best way to understand the role condensation plays in the process is to describe how waste solvent is condensed for solvent recycling purposes:

  • Soiled parts are placed on a rack inside the parts washer
  • Solvent is placed in a basin that is below the rack
  • A heating coil in the basin activates to vaporize the solvent
  • Vaporized solvent rises and contacts soiled parts
  • During the cleaning process, airtight seals maintain vapor pressure
  • A vacuum pulls the used, vaporized solvent into a cooling zone, where it condenses
  • The condensed solvent collects in a holding unit
  • A transfer zone returns the liquid solvent to the solvent basin below the rack

This is the basic method of operation by which a condenser in the parts washing system prepares waste solvent for reuse.

For how many wash cycles can the rejuvenated waste solvent be used?

This is information you need to receive from the solvent manufacturer. If you purchased a recyclable solvent that promotes multiple wash cycles as a benefit, you may be able to find the information on the original solvent container.

Can rejuvenated waste solvent be removed from the basin and repurposed?

Technically, yes. But why would you want to do it? From a price-to-use ratio, the best place for rejuvenated waste solvent is in the solvent basin of the parts washer that condensed it. In other words, you get the best deal when using your solvent with a top-notch parts washer that helps facilitate sustainable chemical management.

Can rejuvenated waste solvent be stored for future cleaning operations?

Technically, yes. But the only foreseeable reason you would do this is to harvest solvent from broken machinery to use later after repairs are made.

Who We Are

Ecolink is a longtime promoter and manufacturer of eco friendly, industrial solvents in the industrial and commercial chemical markets. Our solutions span the globe, helping companies and organizations get the same cleaning power of their old solutions in newer, safer solvents, which are environmentally safe or environmentally preferred. To inquire about our sustainable parts washing solvents, please call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use our contact form.

 

 

Choosing Automotive Cleaning Solvents for Heavy Duty Vehicles: 4 Scenarios

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Unless you’re in the business of producing automotive cleaning solvents, the prospect of choosing them may feel like reading Shakespeare in Greek. But, in all fairness, as the customer, you’re the one who must make an informed choice. Regarding automotive cleaning solvents for heavy duty vehicles, such as the ones listed below, that’s what we’re here to help you do.

  1. Dump Truck

Dump trucks unusually encounter the most wear in the rear holding compartment, but the compartment is designed to be banged with heavy objects and filled with oversized loads year after year. In most cases, more important than cleaning the carrier bin is degreasing the truck’s motor and associated parts. Dump trucks for industrial facilities and big construction projects can remain in motion for several hours — and for some projects, usage is around the clock.

Potential Solution: Consider using NAVSOLVE Low VOC Degreasing Solvent. You can learn about the solvent here.

  1. Army Tank

We all know what an army tank does: It cruises over rough terrain with ease and threatens enemies with the ability to deliver a cannon blast that can level buildings. Because the effectiveness of tanks ultimately depends on their speed and mechanical reliability, the wheels and tracks of the tank often receive the thoroughest maintenance focus. However, practically every motion a tank makes signifies the need to degrease the parts that facilitate movement.

Potential Solution: Consider using BULLDOG Maximum Effectiveness Degreaser. You can learn about the solvent here.

3. Police Tank

Lots of police officers are ex-military. So, some people who wear the blue uniform should feel right at home behind the steering mechanism of a tank. Unlike tanks that are used in military campaigns, police tanks — both the military variety that has no barrel and the ATV variety that’s comprised of bullet proof surfaces — are only used in special situations. As they wait to be deployed, these tanks need to be cleaned inside and out as a part of general maintenance.

Potential Solution: Consider using PREPTONE Low-VOC Handwipe Solvent. You can learn about the solvent here.

4. Asphalt Machine

If you drive an asphalt machine down a roadway or across a parking lot, it means one of two things: you’re a rich, eccentric thrill seeker, or you work for an asphalt company. Probably the latter. If you know about operating asphalt machines professionally, you understand that the holding unit of the machine accumulates layer after layer of tar quickly. What should you do to remove those seemingly irremovable, black accretions?

Potential Solution: Consider using ECOLINK 2005 Non-flammable Contact Cleaner. You can learn about the solvent here.

Need Cleaners for Heavy Duty Machinery?

If so, give us a call, and let us help you select the best automotive cleaning solvents for your needs. We don’t supply solvents for the average car owner, but we do specialize in industrial grade cleaning solvents for the toughest applications. Reach us at (800) 563-1305, our use our contact form. We look forward to supplying solutions for your heavy equipment cleaning needs.

Scoring Leaderboard for Anaheim or Bust!

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Hello All and Welcome to the leaderboard page! Here you can track the weekly progress of the contest flex goal, your schools score as well as view the weekly winners.

Social Media Counters Towards Flex Goal

Ecolink Facebook Ecolink Twitter linkedin youtube
Week 5 (11/7) 235 2,198 274 51
Week 4 (10/31) 233 2,210 272 44
Week 3 (10/24) 217 2,166 217 31
Week 2 (10/17) 190 2,128 182 30
Week 1 (10/10) 171 2,089 135 19

Chapter Totals*

Ranking Chapter Points
1 Brookwood  812.5
2 Kell  502
3 Sequoyah  323
4 Lakeview Fort Oglethrope  273.5
5 North Forsyth  265
6 South Gwinnett  127
7 Habersham 103.5
8 Veterans  53.5
9 Tift  93
10 Woodstock  27
11 Kennesaw Mountain  8
11 North Murray  8
12 Houston  2
12 Northside  2
12 Morgan County  2
12 Southeast Whitfield  2
12 Woodville Tompkins  2
13 Hutchings  1
14 Chapel Hill  0

*Please let us know if you feel there is any discrepancy in your score. These scores are calculated through 11/6.

Welcome to Anaheim or Bust!

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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!

Welcome to the kick-off for “Anaheim or Bust!” The first ever social media competition between Georgia DECA chapters with rewards totaling $25,000. Ecolink is proud to sponsor this event in honor of our company’s 25th anniversary. Statistics will tell you that not many businesses make it to 25 years, so we feel it should be celebrated! We also feel that now is the perfect time to do something we’ve never done before while giving back to the great state of Georgia. Check out the map below to see all the participating schools and where they are located across the state.

These 19 programs cover 14 counties and total over 1250 students!

 

 

The competition is officially kicking off on 10/10 and will run through 11/11, 25 days to celebrate 25 years with $25,000 (Fortuitous dates to pick if we do say so ourself). The participating DECA programs include over 1250 students. These students will be tasked with increasing Ecolink’s following by networking outside of their program, generating shares and traffic to their schools unique home page and creating new content to share across all of our social media platforms.

Without further adieu, here are our competitors!

Brandon Kang will be representing the following 7 schools as their official Ecolink Ambassador !

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Brookwood North Forsyth South Gwinnett Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Hutchings Career Center Sequoyah  Woodstock

 

 

These 6 schools ambassador is Rhace Smith!

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Woodville Tompkins Veterans North Murray Kell Kennesaw Mountain Chapel Hill 

 

 

Last but not least, these 6 will be represented by Cheryl Maafoh!

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Morgan County Southeast Whitfield Northside Habersham Houston  Tift

 

 

Woodstock High School – Representing Acetone! Go Wolverines!

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Welcome to Woodstock High School’s promotional page!

#AnaheimorBust-Woodstock

Woodstock High School is located in Cherokee County and currently boasts a DECA chapter membership of 76 students and counting this year. They are represented by Ecolink Ambassador Brandon Kang who will be cheering them on during the course of our competition, “Anaheim or Bust!”.

This school is 1 of 19 competing for the grand prize in our #Anaheimorbust competition. You can help them earn a 1st place finish (Worth up to $5,000 with weekly winnings) by following the 5 steps listed below. #5for5k

1. Share this page across all platforms using the share buttons at the bottom of this page: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn are mandatory. Pinterest, Google +, and Tumblr voluntary (extra credit)
2. Follow Ecolink on our official social media accounts here: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube
3. Share their product page (Linked below)
4. Share their related articles for their product (Linked below)
5. Refer a friend! If each person can get at least 5, or dare we say 10, people to share and follow – Your school will be on their way to big $$!

Notable Woodstock High Alumni

  • Eric Hurd – Olympic athlete
  • Nick Markakis – right fielder for the Atlanta Braves
  • Bruce Miller – fullback for the San Francisco 49ersacetone-voc-exempt-hand-wipe-clean-rinse-5-gallon

Acetone: Benefits and Features

  • clear, low boiling liquid that is miscible in all proportions with water, alcohols, many hydrocarbons and other organic liquids
  • Rapid evaporation and a faintly aromatic odor
  • ideal solvent for a vast range of gums, resins, waxes, fats, greases and oils
  • effective in the preparation of metal prior to painting
  • volatile component and thinner for some paints and varnishes
  • acetone thins polyester resins, vinyl and adhesives

Here you will find articles related to Acetone

Acetone Shop Pages

If you’re on the page, interested in Acetone or know someone who does, below are links to our shop and quantities of Acetone.

Woodstock Twitter Page

@WoodstockHSDECA