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Care and Control: Implementing Aluminum Alloys in Water Systems

All Insights, Water Treatment Care and Control: Implementing Aluminum Alloys in Water Systems

Alloys of aluminum are being implemented in heat transfer applications more frequently due to aluminum’s very high conductance of heat. However, aluminum is more expensive and highly reactive when compared to standard materials used in...

A Guide to Waterside Inspections

All Insights, Water Treatment A Guide to Waterside Inspections

Performing regular waterside inspections of your critical system equipment is an important part of a successful preventative maintenance program. When weather gets colder, many systems may be temporarily shut down, providing the perfect opportunity for...

5 Reasons to Filter Cooling Tower Water

All Insights, Water Treatment 5 Reasons to Filter Cooling Tower Water

In hard times, it can be easy to overlook preventative maintenance items. However, your cooling tower’s filtration system is its first line of defense against many issues. Without filtration, the buildup of airborne dirt and...

Acid Wetters, Acid Inhibitors, and the Pretreatment Process

All Insights, Industrial Solutions Acid Wetters, Acid Inhibitors, and the Pretreatment Process

Pretreatment is where it all begins. When electroplating ferrous substrates, it is vital to start with a strong start to ensure success throughout the process. Pretreatment The pretreatment process is the foundation to the success...

What’s Flowing: A Viscosity Q & A

All Insights, Maintenance Oils What’s Flowing: A Viscosity Q & A

VISCOSITY: The state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction. A lubricant’s viscosity is generally considered one of its most important properties, and with good reason. If the viscosity of...