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What Makes A Cleaning Requirement Challenging?
The preceeding blog discussed what is probably the “granddaddy” of all cleaning challenges – burned-on carbon. But, as those of us who have been in the cleaning business since Noah launched the ark know, there are a bunch of other … Continue reading
Posted in Cleaning, Lab Tales, Useful Information Miscellaneous
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Challenging Cleaning Applications
The technology of parts cleaning is a very sophisticated science today. Most cleaning challenges can be met with the proper combination of equipment, chemistry and technique. In my 45 year involvement with parts cleaning, I have seen many twists and … Continue reading
Posted in Chemistry, Cleaning, Lab Tales
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Flammability – More Things You Should Know – LFL and UFL
Although, fortunately, we seldom encounter flammability issues in cleaning, it’s a good idea to be familiar with some of the terms like Upper and Lower Flammability and Explosive Limits for the sake of safety. In the preceding blog, it was … Continue reading
Applications Notes – Ultrasonic Filter Cleaning
Filters used to filter air, water and chemicals in industrial processes can cost thousands of dollars and more. Some filters are intended to be renewable by cleaning. Other filters, even some not considered disposable, can be recovered for re-use using … Continue reading
Ultrasonic Cleaning – More About Baskets and Fixtures
This blog is in response to recently received reader questions regarding the best designs for baskets and fixtures used in ultrasonic cleaning applications. The blog Reader Questions – Baskets for Ultrasonic Cleaning addressed previous questions. Today’s question concerns the use of metallic … Continue reading
Water – De-Ionoized – Right and Wrong
This blog explores some common mistakes made in the application of de-ionization hardware. Although a properly engineered and installed de-ionization system will prevent these potential mistakes at the start, post-installation modifications by those less knowledgeable about de-ionizing technology don’t always … Continue reading
Posted in Definitions, Filtration, Lab Tales, Maintenance, Rinsing, Water
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Metrology – Concepts in Practice
Preceding blogs on metrology have introduced some basic concepts which can serve as food for thought. Today, I would like to give you a couple of examples of the practical application of the concepts discussed so far in industrial cleaning … Continue reading
Metrology – Accuracy and Scale
No matter what is being measured, it is critical that the measuring instrument chosen be capable of providing an accurate and repeatable measurement of whatever needs measuring. It sounds simple – – but isn’t. In general, the larger the scale … Continue reading
Metrology – What to Measure
At first it may sound like a “no-brainer,” but deciding what to measure can be a challenge. The first part of that challenge is determining what measurements are required to establish that a particular criteria has been met. The next … Continue reading
Metrology – Standards
Metrology, simply, is the science of measuring things. Metrology is used extensively in the world of industrial cleaning to both control and quantify cleaning processes. Finding the right equipment and procedures to produce accurate and meaningful results is often a … Continue reading