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Why water treatment is the most overlooked service in plastics moulding cooling and temperature control — and what it costs when it’s ignored Here is how it typically unfolds. A temperature control unit (TCU) starts causing problems. Parts come off the mould inconsistently. Cycle times creep up. The issues persist for weeks, sometimes months. Eventually, … Read more
Introduction Glycol is a vital additive for chiller systems operating in low temperatures or environments at risk of freezing. Without the right glycol practices, chillers can suffer from pipe bursts, reduced efficiency, or costly downtime. Below are eight essential tips to help you how to choose and using glycol in your chiller system safely and … Read more
We have published a more recent article about water treatment tips, read on here. ———— Brent Hall, Technical Manager offers his top six tips for prolonging a chiller’s life to help keep it working as efficiently as possible. Chillers are the backbone of commercial and industrial cooling systems across the country. However, they are not … Read more
Protect your production from downtime Your system water quality affects the longevity of your process equipment, parts and components. As soon as water starts running through your system, it’s changing the properties within, so it must be checked regularly and treated correctly. British Standard BS 8552:2012 recommends quarterly analysis of closed water systems, however by … Read more
Never use automotive anti-freeze Automotive antifreeze is formulated for engine cooling and can cause problems with flow rates/ pressures and reduced heat transfer. Only use inhibited glycol Uninhibited glycol and water mixtures are very corrosive. Inhibitors protect against corrosion, scale and rust and act as a pH buffer and a biocide. Never use less than 25% Glycol, this will ensure … Read more
Top 5 tips for business continuity in the commercial building sector Planning for the worst can seem like a daunting task but understanding how your business and its facilities will cope in a disaster is incredibly important. Here Russ Baker, UK Sales Director of the hire division at ICS Cool Energy, outlines why a business … Read more