Get to know our COO, Brandon Pelissero! When he’s not busy being our road warrior (seriously, he travels A LOT) he’s hanging out with his daughters and wife but always thinking of new ways for us to out smart the bad guys in our industry and winning an award or two along the way. Meet Brandon!
What’s your position at Ecolink? Chief Observation Officer – looking & planning ‘ahead’ for trends and insights affecting chemical industry
How long have you worked here and how did you get involved in this industry? March 1999, thank God for Fast Company magazine! Bill Green, Ecolink co-founder, was co-founder of Fast Company reader group in Atlanta where we met during networking event.
How long have you been doing what you’re doing (before Ecolink!)? Lifetimer find a need and fill it. Since first day one what I do changes with Ecolink’s needs.
You were recently recognized as ACTE’s 2013 Business Leader of the year. What’s that mean to you? I have to tell you, that was a call I wasn’t expecting—I’m truly still reeling. My goal for this award is to promote the career and technical education (CTE) program we have in Georgia in other states. And if we can do that successfully, then I feel that this award is not only a testimony to whatever contributions I’ve made, but it’s also a tribute to all the students, teachers, and administrators I’ve met along the way.
Has Georgia always been home for you? Originally from Pittsburgh, PA (18 years) and spent 2 years in Boston, MA for graduate school and getting married with other 22 years in and around Atlanta, GA.
When you aren’t at work, what are you doing? I read and write a lot; love movies (independent, off-beat, documentaries); listen to music (most types); play with 2 daughters and serve as study buddy for wife in her PhD program at Georgia State University.
Where are we likely to find you on a Friday night after work? Eating Burritos with family and often friends in Decatur followed by movie night at home or cards with neighbors.
What would be the first thing you’d do (or buy) if you won the lottery? A fake ID on Buford Hwy and go through life anonymously, Latino as I’d be tan year round
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Leonardo da Vinci
Are you a cat person or a dog person? I’m a people person. Having had both, I prefer cats – lower cost & maintenance and smaller poop to scoop.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them! My 2 daughters qualify as pets/animals after eating cotton candy. Yikes!!
What’s your favorite time of year? daughters & wife birthdays + wedding anniversary
Favorite iPhone/smartphone app? Camera+ for photography (who needs a camera?) & Google maps – lifesaver for the road warrior
You’re stranded on a desert island. What are the 3 things you couldn’t live without? Tofu, Q Tips & notebook paper
Favorite movie? Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What super power would you want to have and why? Hypnosis and ‘brainstorm’ with politicians – bye, bye bi-partisanship
Something interesting about you? Love $2 bills and break larger bills for as many $2 bills available at the bank. Have ordered $400 worth and paid cash for reaction.
What was your first car? What happened to it? 1980 Mazda RX-7 bought in July 1990. Engine blew up 5 days later on Friday the 13th. Lost sun roof on Hwy 400 and was later under siege by hailstorm in the summer! Finally, traded in June 1992 after college graduation for 1992 Mazda MX-3 (best car ever).
If you could travel in a time machine, would you go to the past or the future? To the past and apprentice with Leonardo da Vinci
Best piece of advice you were ever given? Earn the most $ in least amount of time (mostly single mother); Never pass up a sure thing for a maybe (dad)
Any little ones at home? Maddy Claire, 9.99 almost 10 years old, Betsy 7 ¾
Favorite holiday? Chinese New Year – start of my family (Chinese adopted daughters) and sucker for zodiac with everyone getting a turn to have a lucky, prosperous year
Favorite food? Most Asian, especially Sushi/Japanese
What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid? Too long a list to submit. One of my finer moments was mimicking stunt on movie 1941 (John Belushi, WWII spoof) where a guy runs up a wall and does a back flip. My brother and I (double the fun) attempted via backdoor and caved it in to where we had to replace the entire door. Never did land a backflip but got the butt whoopin’ of a lifetime.
What really gives you the creeps? Blood & needles
Playlist of your current top 5 favorite songs?
- Alabama Shakes “I Found You”
- Foster the People “Call it What you Want”
- Of Monsters & Men “Mountain Sound”
- Nora Jones
- The Black Keys “Sister”
Most importantly: what’s your favorite part of your job? Reducing pollution & waste by beating the Goliaths in our industry.
Degreasing Solvents – Industrial Uses
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersDegreasing solvents are generally used to prepare a part for specialized operations, such as painting. The degreasing solvent dissolves the contaminants found in machining fluids on the part. The solvent acts as a cleaning agent and is applied directly to the surface of the part needing to be cleaned. Application usually includes a spraying, brushing, or wiling motion to remove any dirt, grease, oil, loose particles, and contaminants that can be found on the material. Because of the strength and reliability of certain degreasing solvents, these products have significant industrial uses.
Industrial materials are generally very hard to rid particles, contaminants, oil, grease, and dirt because it develops a thick, crusty, and hard coating that can be painstaking to dissolve. Normal solvents and degreasers do not stand a chance of completely ridding such filth and grime from industrial parts. However, it has been proven that industrial grade degreasing solvents can do the trick, and have come to be relied on by countless industries that need heavy duty cleaning solvents.
Industrial grade cleaning solvents are frequently used to clean machinery, metal appliances, electronics, and even jewelry. As it pertains to industrial uses, gunk-laden, greasy surfaces must be attacked with a heavy duty and reliable cleaner and sanitizer. Highly concentrated, caustic, and flammable chemicals must be used for industrial grade degreasing solvents. These types of solvents are exceptional for cleaning and sanitizing areas where grease and debris gather rapidly and mold together firmly. These industrial solvents are safe for numerous surfaces, including glass and metal. Even restaurants and dining establishments use these solvents and degreasers to eliminate food particles and bacteria, because restaurants can become dirty throughout the day, and they need something that can clean fast and thoroughly.
With the exception of ecofriendly, organic solvents—of which Ecolink promotes and offers—users should remember to avoid over-exposure to certain types of degreasing solvents. Common symptoms of exposure include headaches and nausea. Long-term exposure to harmful chemicals could result in a more severe diagnosis, including liver and central nervous system damage. Because of the complications stemming from unsafe cleaning products, it is smart to research and begin using green alternatives to harmful cleaning products.
Social Media Sprint Update – Interns are on their way!
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersSpring Interns are Well on their way!
March 28th marked the halfway point for our interns’ six week program (which wraps in two weeks!) and they’ve been doing some amazing work! So much that we wanted to share with the world, and hopefully get these interns evern more love/support for their efforts!
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Get to Know…Brandon Pelissero!
/in Our Team/by Industrial DegreasersGet to know our COO, Brandon Pelissero! When he’s not busy being our road warrior (seriously, he travels A LOT) he’s hanging out with his daughters and wife but always thinking of new ways for us to out smart the bad guys in our industry and winning an award or two along the way. Meet Brandon!
What’s your position at Ecolink? Chief Observation Officer – looking & planning ‘ahead’ for trends and insights affecting chemical industry
How long have you worked here and how did you get involved in this industry? March 1999, thank God for Fast Company magazine! Bill Green, Ecolink co-founder, was co-founder of Fast Company reader group in Atlanta where we met during networking event.
How long have you been doing what you’re doing (before Ecolink!)? Lifetimer find a need and fill it. Since first day one what I do changes with Ecolink’s needs.
You were recently recognized as ACTE’s 2013 Business Leader of the year. What’s that mean to you? I have to tell you, that was a call I wasn’t expecting—I’m truly still reeling. My goal for this award is to promote the career and technical education (CTE) program we have in Georgia in other states. And if we can do that successfully, then I feel that this award is not only a testimony to whatever contributions I’ve made, but it’s also a tribute to all the students, teachers, and administrators I’ve met along the way.
Has Georgia always been home for you? Originally from Pittsburgh, PA (18 years) and spent 2 years in Boston, MA for graduate school and getting married with other 22 years in and around Atlanta, GA.
When you aren’t at work, what are you doing? I read and write a lot; love movies (independent, off-beat, documentaries); listen to music (most types); play with 2 daughters and serve as study buddy for wife in her PhD program at Georgia State University.
Where are we likely to find you on a Friday night after work? Eating Burritos with family and often friends in Decatur followed by movie night at home or cards with neighbors.
What would be the first thing you’d do (or buy) if you won the lottery? A fake ID on Buford Hwy and go through life anonymously, Latino as I’d be tan year round
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Leonardo da Vinci
Are you a cat person or a dog person? I’m a people person. Having had both, I prefer cats – lower cost & maintenance and smaller poop to scoop.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them! My 2 daughters qualify as pets/animals after eating cotton candy. Yikes!!
What’s your favorite time of year? daughters & wife birthdays + wedding anniversary
Favorite iPhone/smartphone app? Camera+ for photography (who needs a camera?) & Google maps – lifesaver for the road warrior
You’re stranded on a desert island. What are the 3 things you couldn’t live without? Tofu, Q Tips & notebook paper
Favorite movie? Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What super power would you want to have and why? Hypnosis and ‘brainstorm’ with politicians – bye, bye bi-partisanship
Something interesting about you? Love $2 bills and break larger bills for as many $2 bills available at the bank. Have ordered $400 worth and paid cash for reaction.
What was your first car? What happened to it? 1980 Mazda RX-7 bought in July 1990. Engine blew up 5 days later on Friday the 13th. Lost sun roof on Hwy 400 and was later under siege by hailstorm in the summer! Finally, traded in June 1992 after college graduation for 1992 Mazda MX-3 (best car ever).
If you could travel in a time machine, would you go to the past or the future? To the past and apprentice with Leonardo da Vinci
Best piece of advice you were ever given? Earn the most $ in least amount of time (mostly single mother); Never pass up a sure thing for a maybe (dad)
Any little ones at home? Maddy Claire, 9.99 almost 10 years old, Betsy 7 ¾
Favorite holiday? Chinese New Year – start of my family (Chinese adopted daughters) and sucker for zodiac with everyone getting a turn to have a lucky, prosperous year
Favorite food? Most Asian, especially Sushi/Japanese
What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid? Too long a list to submit. One of my finer moments was mimicking stunt on movie 1941 (John Belushi, WWII spoof) where a guy runs up a wall and does a back flip. My brother and I (double the fun) attempted via backdoor and caved it in to where we had to replace the entire door. Never did land a backflip but got the butt whoopin’ of a lifetime.
What really gives you the creeps? Blood & needles
Playlist of your current top 5 favorite songs?
Most importantly: what’s your favorite part of your job? Reducing pollution & waste by beating the Goliaths in our industry.
Qualities of a Good Tack Rag
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersA tack rag or cloth is a specially treated wiping material meant for eliminating dust particles, lint, dirt, and additional items capable of contaminating a surface when finishing processes are required. Industries or individuals who must remove contaminants from a surface to paint, laminate, coat, or perform additional forms of finishing use a tack rag to pick up items without leaving residue such as cloth fibers on the substrate. A good example of use involves the application of a tack rag to eliminate sanding dust from the body of a car prior to painting. They have been a common finishing aid in various industries for over one-hundred years.
The design of a tack rag and its quality vary greatly between manufacturers and it is important to know what makes a good product. Tack is a resinous material designed to be solvent, water, or hot-melt based as a cloth can be used to serve multiple purposes. Treatment materials along with formation methods supply advantages and disadvantages to buyers. Certain chemicals interfere with the coating application or cause liabilities regarding hazardous air pollutants. Tack rag performance should be based on precise qualities such as adhesion. Base materials used to create these products are typically a cotton gauze textile or cheesecloth; however, buyers easily run into different materials of varying grades.
The Advantages of Using Tack Cloth
Tack rags remove contaminants from a surface before stains, finishes, sealers, or paints are applied. The stickiness provided by the tack material makes it easier to create a clean surface as many common cloths leave lint or resin. A tack rag should not be used for water-based products unless specifically stated by the manufacturer because it will leave residue that prevents the necessary adhesion required by the finishing product. Also, these rags are truly meant for one time use and reuse could result in contaminants remaining on the substrate. Excessive pressure is not recommended as it is capable of harming the surface and a light dusting provides enough pressure to capture undesired particles. Tack rags provide several benefits over using an air compressor or vacuum to accomplish the same task and leave the surface clean of debris for preventing imperfections.
Tack rags supply a less bulky, simple to use, and portable solution for substrate preparation. The product is inexpensive to purchase; therefore, throwing them away does not significantly affect company overhead. It is important to spend time evaluating the qualities needed for a specific project since these rags are made of multiple materials. Water-dissolvable tack treatments are applicable for some projects because they make it easier to wash chemicals from hands, tools, and the substrate and reduce the chance of resin transfer. Different qualities will determine the effectiveness of a chosen cloth such as the type of substrate or applied finish. You should be aware of each quality before choosing a tack rag to make certain it will perform as desired.
Tack rags are highly effective as a cleaning aid when surface preparation is necessary. For more information about tack rags or our other products, please call (800) 886-8240 or email info@ecolink.com.
What is a Tack Cloth?
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersA variety of tools and items are used in industries where a substrate must be primed for finishing processes. Tack rags or cloths make it easy to remove contaminants such as dust from the surface before applying a coating. The cloth prevents resin or contaminants from creating imperfections in the applied coating. Tack cloths are treated with materials to create a unique wiping aid designed to easily remove loose particles from the surface of a part, car body, or wood-based item. They are an indispensable aid in industries where a substrate must be prepared for painting, coating, or lamination. A regular cotton rag is often applied by individuals or companies who are not aware of the benefits provided by tack cloths.
Cotton based rags not containing the tack material frequently leave lint or resin on the substrate. These particles decrease the overall quality of the finish by generating blemishes or other imperfections. A tack cloth ensures all particles are removed easily and creates a polished finish unlike any other. The product consists of cheesecloth saturated with materials such as beeswax or varnish to provide an exceptionally clean surface. They are designed for one time application as rinsing for reuse would cause particles or resin to be left over after wiping has been completed. Manufacturers make these items extremely affordable since they cannot be reused and tag cloths are essential for cleaning in certain industries.
The Multiple Applications and Benefits of Tack Rags
Several industries, hobbyists, and individuals use tack cloths to improve the quality of their products or crafts. They are most suitable for smaller surfaces or parts where dust or contaminants can be wiped off in a small amount of time. Certain designs provide better results in woodworking areas such as furniture or cabinetry making. Alternative tack cloth products may be used to prepare automotive pieces or entire car bodies for painting. Make sure you have chosen the right design to prevent harm to the base area or imperfections after the finish has been applied. Tack cloths supply specific advantages over choosing traditional cotton rags including:
The cloths carry a rather low price tag and provide a simple solution for quickly wiping down a surface prior to finishing. They do not have to be washed for reuse and an individual can be certain all contaminants are removed without having to perform additional tasks such as picking out lint. Tack cloths continue to advance as new materials are discovered and used to create unique wiping qualities. It is important to properly evaluate the substrate to be cleaned, applied finish, and additional qualities before selecting a rag for dust or particle removal to ensure it will not harm the surface or the final products appearance. By taking time to understand how a particular tack rag will affect the surface, you will be able to take advantage of the many benefits offered by this handy preparation aid.
Tack cloths are an essential aid during surface preparation and finishing processes. For more information about our tack cloth products, please call (800) 886-8240 or email info@ecolink.com.