Today’s manufacturing industries demands high performance industrial lubricants, greases, oils, degreasers and cleaners to ensure their equipment operates efficiently and smoothly. 

 With the recent global economic strain, people and companies are looking for ways to keep more cash in their pockets. The broad opinion seems to be that it is better to take care what you already have than to pay for replacement. Asalco’s expansive line of products is dedicated to maintaining and cleaning industrial, electronic and mechanical equipment and its components to keep them running like new.

 Industrial lubricants limit wear and tear of materials while reducing binding and friction. They can prevent corrosion, lessen electrical resistivity while increasing thermal conduction where applied. Most are suitable for use in extreme temperatures and conditions.

 Asalco’s lubricants, oils, hydraulic fluids, greases, and silicone demoulders are only one category in Asalco product groups. Within this category of lubricants many are available in formulations that may come from semi-synthetic, synthetic or natural substances. 

 Some of Asalco’s better known industrial products are LP-2000, JY-8, Smooth Slip, and Multi-5 to name a few. Many are Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved as safe for use in food processing plants.

 Mould releasers and mould agents are also sub-category of these lubricants. Asalco Mould & Die Saver, Mould Cleaner, Kwik Release, EP-Lube, and TFE spray are commonly used in the plastics and moulding industries.

 Asalco also carries biodegradable hydraulic oils and greases for use in heavy equipment employed in environmentally sensitive areas, such as in construction, mining and forestry sectors. These new products are becoming more and more in demand as environmental interest groups are lobbying for ‘greener’ practices in global construction projects and manufacturing.

 Most modern industrial manufacturing equipment is automated; or computer-driven, and therefore it is equally important that these electronics and their components be cleaned regularly and maintained. Asalco offers a complete line electronics maintainance products, such as contact cleaners, IPA isopropyl alcohol, silicone conformal coatings, dusters, electronic degreasers, flux cleaners, heat sink compounds, desoldering braid, and many other specialty products. Asalco is the Canadian Master Distributor for Caig Laboratories DeoxIt® electronics maintenance products.

 Companies are concentrating more time and effort on reducing repair costs and eliminating production downtime through more comprehensive equipment maintenance practices. For many industries, escalating production costs can be the difference between staying soluble and being competitive in the consumer market.

Why use copper plumbing?

In past years, plastic manufacturers have attempted to enter the plumbing industry.  While most home and business owners now have the choice of PVC or copper plumbing, industry professionals continue to favour copper plumbing for its durability, ease, and efficiency.  PVC may seem like a cost effective solution but over time, it will end up costing people thousands in maintenance and repairs.  Copper plumbing is a hassle-free solution.

Maintenance:

People rely heavily on their plumbing system and no one wants to deal with faulty plumbing.  Any disruption in service will heavily impede people’s daily activities.  While plastic is known to become brittle with age and eventually crake or crumble, copper plumbing is extremely durable and can withstand earthquakes and severe temperatures with ease.  Similarly, copper plumbing resists corrosion and maintains its shape and strength despite high water pressure or extreme heat.  Designed for durability and capable of withstanding the elements and time, copper plumbing is the ideal building material for all plumbing systems.

Health:

Copper is a natural and environmentally friendly building material.  Additionally, copper plumbing is biostatic and impermeable, resisting bacterial growth and contaminants.   Unlike plastic, copper plumbing does not burn or emit toxic fumes in a home fire.

How do you maintain your copper plumbing?

While copper plumbing is proven durable and efficient, like all plumbing systems, it is still prone to scale and build-up.  With water, waste, and minerals flowing through copper plumbing pipes on an hourly basis, all pipes accumulate a fair amount of scale.  This not only inhibits water flow but can lead to copper plumbing pipe leaks.

Asalco Inc.

In business since 1986, Asalco Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of superior chemical products.  Their product range includes cleaners, lubricants, adhesives, mould releases, and tapes for the electronics, automotive, plumbing, refrigeration, and air-conditioning industries.  Log on to Asalco Inc. at www.asalco.com to find out more about their plumbing maintenance products.