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Top 3 Electrical Cleaning Solvents to Extend Equipment Life

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Manufacturers utilize various electrical equipment for industrial tasks daily. Electrical equipment can aid in production time and complete tasks efficiently. However, this equipment occasionally requires cleaning to properly function.

This blog post will explore and suggest some Ecolink electrical cleaning solvent that can be used to clean such machinery and extend the life of equipment. 

 

Ecolink has a selection of electrical cleaning solvents for your consideration and needs:  

  • Positron
    • Available Sizes: Aerosol, 4×1 Gal Case, 5 Gal Pail, 55 Gal Drum
  • Electron 
    • Available Sizes: Aerosol, 22oz Trigger Spray, 4×1 Gal Case, 5 Gal Pail, 55 Gal Drum
  • QED
    • Available sizes: 5 Gal Pail, 55 Gal Drum

Positron  

Positron is a dielectric solvent used for cleaning oil and carbon from multiple electrical and mechanical components. This safe and easy-to-use electrical cleaning solution is an environmentally preferred alternative to 1,1,1 trichloroethane and CFC-113-composed cleaners. The high-purity mixture can be sprayed or wiped on the desired surface. Several other benefits of Positron include:  

  • Non-toxic  
  • No oxidizers  
  • Extremely low residue  
  • No hazardous fumes  
  • Moderate evaporation  
  • No moisture condensation  
  • Fairly aggressive  
  • No SARA or RCRA listed ingredients  
  • Miniscule odor  

Electron  

Electron is a dielectric solvent and degreaser that can eliminate grease and organic resins safely from different types of electrical equipment. The mixture is created without chlorinated solvents or other hazardous ingredients, and it does not damage nearly all rubber and plastic surfaces. Electrons can be sprayed or used in filtered or unfiltered parts washers. Many other benefits include:  

  • High flash point  
  • High dielectric strength  
  • Contains no water  
  • Complete evaporation  
  • No residue  
  • No SARA or RCRA listed ingredients  
  • Does not consist of OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV listed ingredients   

QED

QED is a hand wipe solvent and degreaser containing a base of unique high-grade hydrocarbon distillate that can be safely utilized on various electrical machinery. This strong solution can abolish fuel and grease. Spray or wipe the mixture on surfaces to cleanse surfaces. A variety of benefits include the following:  

  • High dielectric strength  
  • Comprised of no OSHA or ACGIH listed ingredients  
  • Contains no water  
  • Odorless  
  • Swift evaporation  
  • No residue  
  • Entirely evaporative  

  

Interested in Purchasing an Electrical Cleaning Solvent?  

Look no further than Ecolink! Our company has been-providing bulk high-quality chemicals nationwide and internationally to new and returning customers for over thirty years. Search our shop to see what products we currently have in stock. Contact our team if you have questions regarding electrical cleaning solvents, our products, or product selection. We are dedicated to helping you find the right chemical! 

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