In business since 1958 and Headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, CRC® Industries is a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemical solutions for aviation maintenance and other applications.
In this entry, we look at one of the company’s best products for aviation maintenance: CRC leak detector — a solution that Ecolink can improve on by providing an aerosol leak detector that delivers the same level of performance for a lower price (as much as 50% less).
Using CRC Leak Detector
As its name indicates, CRC leak detector is used for a specific purpose: detecting leaks. According to the manufacturer’s website, the product is “formulated for the quick and easy site detection of gas leaks and air leaks,” with common applications including leak detection in “refrigeration units, air conditioning systems, exhausts, pipes, valves, screw connectors, welding seams, and compressors.”
If an aircraft part leaks enough gas or air to disrupt the thin, liquid coating the product provides, the leak is detected easily. In some cases, leak detection is essential is for providing a good customer service experience (e.g. leak detection in refrigerators and air conditioners).
In other cases, detection of leaks is essential for aircraft safety (e.g. leak detection in tire valves and engine pipes). In each case, the goal is to detect leaks before they increase and cause additional problems.
CRC leak detector replaces amateur, unreliable forms of leak detection, such as spraying a valve with a soap and water solution, while looking for soap bubbles that leaks produce. Unlike Do-It-Yourself (DIY) solutions, the consistency and reactivity of CRC’s product is designed for detecting leaks of all pressures, thus offering more reliability than alternative methods of detection that don’t use official, professionally developed leak detection technology.
Product Safety Profile
In addition to its utilitarian benefits, CRC leak detector offers the advantage of good product safety for the end user. Below are four characteristics of the product that quantify the point.
- No flashpoint
- Relatively low VOC density of 5.3%
- Non-regulated VOC category
- Removable with plain water
The product’s relatively low VOC density and non-combustible formulation make it acceptable to use in indoor spaces, such as aircraft hangers and garages, and safe to apply in the presence of ignition sources, such as spark streams from maintenance operations (e.g. grinding or flame cutting metal). Common sense safety precautions such as wearing the right level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and using air filtration that removes VOCs should be taken.
Shopping for a Leak Detector?
If you need a solution for detecting leaks in commercial or industrial aviation equipment, aerosol CRC leak detector is a good option for the job. But why use CRC when you can pay less for a stock or custom replacement from Ecolink that delivers the same or better performance?
To request more information about CRC leak detector replacement, contact us today at (800) 563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to providing a safe, eco-friendly leak detector that improves aviation maintenance!
How can Solvent Recycling Save Money?
/in Recycling/by Industrial DegreasersSolvent recycling — also known as “solvent recovery” — is the process of eliminating solvent by taking used solvent and separating it from soils it removes during the cleaning process.
Can solvent recycling save money? This is a question organizations often ask before they invest in a recyclable solvent or a parts washing system that facilitates solvent recycling. The short answer is yes, but many organizations also ask: How can solvent recycling save money? We answer the question below.
Reduces Solvent Purchases
Reusing solvent is like reusing anything else: You don’t have to replace the product until its useful lifespan is over. The number of times a recyclable solvent can be reused and achieve top results depends on the solvent, the soils it removes, and the material it removes them from.
In the best case scenario, a solvent can be reused multiple times, and still deliver the efficacy it displayed during initial use. Over time, using a recyclable solvent instead of a non-recyclable one can eliminate buying drums of solvent that would need to be purchased otherwise.
Reduced Waste Disposal
Some large-scale solvent users purge their solvent trap multiple times a month. More often than not, it isn’t just one or two solvents that fill the receptacle. However, even a single solvent — a large volume of which is used daily and captured in the trap — can be a major contributor to filling the reservoir to capacity.
Even if you only have the option of recycling a single solvent, it could significantly reduce waste disposal cost, depending on the volume of the cleaner that normally enters the trap. This factor should be considered when assessing the return on investment (ROI) for a new solvent, or a new parts washing system that performs solvent recycling.
Reduced Chemical Exposure
If you use solvents that are hazardous to humans and the environment, replace them with solvents that are non-toxic. If that currently isn’t an option, using the solvents in a sealed parts washing system that recycles them internally can be a temporary compromise.
Using hazardous solvents in a closed parts washing system doesn’t replace using an air filtration system in the work area or equipping workers with high-level personal protective equipment (PPE). However, any measure you take to reduce exposure helps save money by reducing the chance of chemical injuries and payouts they involve.
Need Recyclable Solvents?
Can solvent recycling save money? The answer is yes. But first, you need to invest in recyclable solvents and/or the equipment needed to recycle them. After examining your solvent needs and cleaning processes, Ecolink can offer advice on making the right selections.
In addition to supplying a stock solvents and custom solvents, we can provide environmentally preferable replacement solvents for cleaners that contain hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). To get started on selecting eco friendly, recyclable solvents, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website.
CRC Leak Detector for Aviation Maintenance: An Overview
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersIn business since 1958 and Headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, CRC® Industries is a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemical solutions for aviation maintenance and other applications.
In this entry, we look at one of the company’s best products for aviation maintenance: CRC leak detector — a solution that Ecolink can improve on by providing an aerosol leak detector that delivers the same level of performance for a lower price (as much as 50% less).
Using CRC Leak Detector
As its name indicates, CRC leak detector is used for a specific purpose: detecting leaks. According to the manufacturer’s website, the product is “formulated for the quick and easy site detection of gas leaks and air leaks,” with common applications including leak detection in “refrigeration units, air conditioning systems, exhausts, pipes, valves, screw connectors, welding seams, and compressors.”
If an aircraft part leaks enough gas or air to disrupt the thin, liquid coating the product provides, the leak is detected easily. In some cases, leak detection is essential is for providing a good customer service experience (e.g. leak detection in refrigerators and air conditioners).
In other cases, detection of leaks is essential for aircraft safety (e.g. leak detection in tire valves and engine pipes). In each case, the goal is to detect leaks before they increase and cause additional problems.
CRC leak detector replaces amateur, unreliable forms of leak detection, such as spraying a valve with a soap and water solution, while looking for soap bubbles that leaks produce. Unlike Do-It-Yourself (DIY) solutions, the consistency and reactivity of CRC’s product is designed for detecting leaks of all pressures, thus offering more reliability than alternative methods of detection that don’t use official, professionally developed leak detection technology.
Product Safety Profile
In addition to its utilitarian benefits, CRC leak detector offers the advantage of good product safety for the end user. Below are four characteristics of the product that quantify the point.
The product’s relatively low VOC density and non-combustible formulation make it acceptable to use in indoor spaces, such as aircraft hangers and garages, and safe to apply in the presence of ignition sources, such as spark streams from maintenance operations (e.g. grinding or flame cutting metal). Common sense safety precautions such as wearing the right level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and using air filtration that removes VOCs should be taken.
Shopping for a Leak Detector?
If you need a solution for detecting leaks in commercial or industrial aviation equipment, aerosol CRC leak detector is a good option for the job. But why use CRC when you can pay less for a stock or custom replacement from Ecolink that delivers the same or better performance?
To request more information about CRC leak detector replacement, contact us today at (800) 563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. We look forward to providing a safe, eco-friendly leak detector that improves aviation maintenance!
The Health Hazards of Using TCE: An Overview
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersTrichloroethylene — abbreviated as TCE — has a halocarbon formulation that makes it highly effective as a general degreaser. However, over time, the chemical has been identified as a major health risk for those who apply it, or work in and around the area of application.
In this entry, we list the well-known, negative health effects of acute and chronic exposure to TCE, the financial impact it can have on companies, and what companies should do to find a TCE replacement that possesses the same efficacy as TCE, but without causing all of the negative side effects in workers.
Health Effects of Acute Exposure
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR), the health hazards of using TCE in an acute capacity routinely cause the following negative health outcomes, among others.
As with other toxic solvents that produce negative health effects from acute exposure, these conditions often disappear within a few hours or a few days of non-exposure to the offending agent. However, the effects can still have a negative impact on companies in three potential ways: increased number of sick days taken, poor performance on the workfloor, and physical injuries due to drowsiness and decreased reaction time.
Health Effects of Chronic Exposure
According to the ATSDR, the health hazards of using TCE in a chronic capacity commonly cause the following negative health conditions, among others.
As with chronic exposure to other types of solvents that are hazardous to human health, long-term exposure to TCE can result in negative conditions that persist after TCE exposure is removed. For companies, in addition to causing the problems that acute TCE exposure causes, chronic exposure commonly leads to workers compensation claims and chemical injury lawsuits that precipitate costly settlements.
It should also be noted that, because the lawsuits can make the news, chronic TCE exposure can also harm a company’s business prospects by compromising its reputation among consumers and other businesses. Today, many individuals and businesses strongly prefer working with companies that have a “green” business profile.
How to Find a TCE Replacement
The best way to find a TCE replacement that cleans powerfully and safely is to contact a supplier of stock and custom eco friendly cleaning agents, such as Ecolink. We have considerable experience in helping companies and organizations implement TCE replacements that demonstrate the degreasing power of TCE and are much safer for workers to use. To prove the point, we’ll even provide you with a sample of replacement solvent you can use for free.
To get started on implementing a TCE replacement that is better for your workers and the environment, please call us today at (800) 563-1305, or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to helping you find an efficacious replacement that lacks the health hazards of using TCE.
Paint Gun Cleaners: The Benefits of Using Safe Strip
/in Paint Strippers/by Industrial DegreasersIndustrial paint guns disperse paint uniformly at a high rate of speed, making it possible for manufacturers to paint thousands of pieces a day. Like most other industrial equipment, paint guns need regular maintenance to keep operating smoothly. More specifically, they need to have accumulated layers of dry paint removed from interior and exterior parts. This is what Safe Strip does, while offering end users the following six benefits.
Used Safe Strip doesn’t have to end up buried in a chemical landfill. The solvent readily biodegrades, making it non-threatening to the environment in practically any quantity. Disposing of paint gun cleaners in a biodegradable manner helps reduce chemical waste disposal cost.
Safe Strip has a flashpoint of 190° F, which classifies it as a non-flammable solvent. High-powered paint gun cleaners are traditionally some of the most flammable cleaning solutions on the market, but Safe Strip breaks the trend, and it’s safer to use and store for doing so.
It’s always a good idea to wear a respirator when applying paint remover, but if you walk through a space where Safe Strip is used, and you aren’t wearing one, you won’t grow dizzy and pass out from a high density of volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the air. Safe Strip’s VOC content is 968 gm/liter, which is exceptionally low compared to most traditional paint removers.
If you’ve ever used residential grade paint remover to remove a paint coating that’s several layers deep, you probably know the frustration of having to perform the task repeatedly to get best results. Safe Strip has the strength to remove paint build-up in one cleaning operation. The solvent is designed for the efficiency of industrial operations, and it shows.
Unlike some traditional paint gun cleaners, Safe Strip is a non-chlorinated solvent that offers efficacy at the level of chlorinated solvents such as MEK and methylene chloride. If you currently use a toxic, chlorinated solvent for cleaning paint guns, consider switching to Safe Strip.
In addition to its biodegradability, Safe Strip is environmentally preferred because its vapors don’t deplete the ozone layer. In turn, this makes the solvent a great option for outfits that are located in low emission zones (LEZ) due ozone depletion and other chemical emission concerns.
Who We Are
For over 15 years, Ecolink has supplied companies and organizations with environmentally preferred and environmentally safe solvent solutions. In addition to providing a wide selection of stock solvents, we also offer custom formulations that are designed for the needs of specific users. If Safe Strip doesn’t meet your requirements, we can create a paint remover that does.
To learn more about our paint gun cleaners, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or send us an email using the contact form on our website. We look forward to learning about your paint removal needs and see what we can do to help.
Tips for Selecting Medical Cleaning Solvents
/in Solvents/by Industrial DegreasersHospitals and health centers often use autoclaves to clean medical equipment. However, because autoclaves use high-temperature, high-pressure water to perform the cleaning operation, they’re only appropriate for equipment that doesn’t have electrical circuitry, such as surgical instruments and certain types of durable medical equipment (DME).
Most medical equipment that can’t be cleaned in an autoclave can’t be cleaned in a general parts washing system for the same reason: It would be ruined by water. Instead, the equipment must be cleaned manually, which brings us to the subject of this entry: selecting safe, effective medical cleaning solvents. Below are four tips that should inform your selection.
Sick people go to hospitals and health centers in hopes of getting better. The last thing they need is to have their health outlook complicated from inhaling hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) that vaporize at room temperature and circulate easily on standard airflow. If at all possible, the medical cleaning solvents you use should be free of HAPs. You can find a list of known HAPs in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) List of Lists.
Solvent residue on medical equipment is bad news for two reasons: The residue can attract dirt, and create a vicious cycle in which the equipment must be cleaned ever more frequently; and, as a corollary, the dirt the residue attracts could pose health risks to patients, especially if it contacts sutures or open wounds.
There are plenty of no residue cleaners for electrical equipment on the market, so cleaner residue isn’t something you should have to contend with. When selecting a solvent, be sure its specifications state in no uncertain terms that the cleaner leaves behind no residue.
Do you need to clean medical equipment while it remains energized? If so, the medical cleaning solvent you use should contain a dielectric, which impedes the flow of electricity from one point to another. Cleaning energized equipment with a non-dielectric solution could cause the solvent to ignite and/or deliver a major electrical shock to the solvent user. When cleaning energized equipment, it’s also ideal to use a solvent that has no flashpoint.
Solvents that evaporate quickly offer three advantages: sitting moisture that could cause oxidation is eliminated, little to no solvent enters the waste trap, and the turnround time for cleaning procedures can be reduced, as no drying is necessary. As long as the solution is free of HAPs, the faster it evaporates after soils are removed, the better.
Need Medical Cleaning Solvents?
If so, check out our lineup of eco friendly solvents of before you make a purchase. We carry stock solutions that are highly effective as medical cleaning solvents, while posing little to no chemical injury risk to workers or patients. We can also create custom solvents that are tailored to your precise requirements.
To inquire about our medical cleaning solvents, call us today at (800) 563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. Our chemists and product specialists and ready to answer your questions and take your order.