As dirty vehicles roll into an automotive recycling facility dirty water flows back out. This water harbors more problems than just a foul odor. It is laden with heavy metals, detergents, dirt, and plenty of oils and greases. These contaminants have the potential to cause significant ecological damage when improperly disposed of. To the dismay
The goal in any industry is to optimize productivity by cutting out unnecessary tasks. One would never want to waste time cleaning machine and auto parts manually knowing there is a much better option at hand. With an automatic parts washer there is no need to waste valuable time scrubbing grease and grime off of
Many industries rely on harsh solvents and manual labor for parts cleaning in the facility. However, this practice can be damaging to workers’ health as well as a threat to the environment. This is mainly because solvents are high in VOC’s which pollute the air and are often toxic to humans. Spent solvents are usually
They clog up. Very quickly, and very often you will find yourself lifting these trickling sacs of water out of your treatment system for replacement. Maybe the bag will be able to handle one or two washes and reuses before it needs to be discarded and switched out with a new bag. But especially if
Microbeads are the tiny particles that can be found in several personal care and cleansing products, such as toothpastes, soaps, face washes, body soaps, etc. These plastic particles were made by John Ugelstad in 1976 for medical purposes, however they are being used by a large number of industries. These particles are small yet very
As a result of America’s industrialization, the need for the protection of American waters from pollution became evident. In response, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act was enacted in 1948. It allowed the Surgeon General to work with Federal, State, and local agencies to tackle specific causes of pollution in interstate waters. It also allowed
The criteria for selecting a detergent for parts washing have for a long time been affordability, ease of use, and the overall effectiveness of contaminant removal. However, with an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of these cleaning formulas it is becoming more important to consider the environmental safety of the detergents you use. For
