Sanitation & Janitorial
- April 23, 2014
Selecting the right wheel and caster is vital for performance across various applications. Diverse wheel materials offer distinct advantages. Performa Rubber wheels, with a non-marking elastomer tread, provide a smooth, quiet, and durable ride. Duralastomer Polyurethane is a solid, durable option with a one-piece design, eliminating bonding failures. Glass Filled Nylon combines steel load capacity with high impact strength, washability, and steam cleanability. Polyolefin, light with superior impact strength, resists chemicals and protects floors. Phenolic wheels excel in quiet operation, floor protection, and resistance to impacts, chemicals, and steam. HiTech Polyurethane prevents debonding, offering chemical resistance and durability. Stainless Steel casters endure corrosive environments. Standard Duty handles up to 900 pounds with zinc-plated finish, double-hardened raceways, and versatile wheel options. General Utility casters, for medium-duty applications, handle up to 250 lbs with
- April 23, 2014
Combustible Dust is defined as a finely divided combustible particulate solid that presents a flash fire hazard or explosion hazard when suspended in air or the process-specific oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations. What exactly does that mean; essentially combustible dust is any fine material that has the ability to catch fire and explode when mixed with air.
- April 23, 2014
Employees can track in a myriad of potential contaminants and unknowingly put an operation at risk each time they breeze through a doorway to a production area. The effective use of a Disinfectant Mat™ provides a significant defense against cross-contamination. As employees step onto the mats, footwear is cleaned and sanitized. This barrier can help stop cross-contamination in its tracks.
Some plant managers complain that employees don't use them. Others say that they don't get cleaned out often enough or, the sanitizing solution loses effectiveness, creating a source of contamination. Yes, these things can happen but they don't have to, as each of these problems have a simple answer.
- April 23, 2014
Why Insulate?
- Prevent contamination from condensation dripping off pipes.
- Easier to keep pipes clean.
- Saves energy.
- Avoid employee burns.
- Better temperature control of process or CIP lines.
- Reduce noise.
- Improve appearance.
- April 23, 2014
Effectively caring for your cutlery can help maximize its performance and extend its life. Below is a list of our recommendations.
Hand Wash
After each use, carefully wash cutlery by hand with warm water and mild- to medium-strength soap; rinse and thoroughly dry with a soft towel.
Avoid Dishwashers
Knives should NOT be placed in automatic dishwashers. The blade edges can dull from rubbing against each other, and caustic detergents can cause staining and pitting of the blade.
Avoid Soaking
Cutlery should NOT be soaked for long periods or submerged for cleaning. Galvanic action, the transfer of electrons from one metal to another, may occur if cutlery is soaking in aluminum pans or stainless steel sinks, which can cause pitting on the blades.
Avoid Chlorine & Bleach Products
There is a tendency for chlorine and bleach products to discolor
- April 23, 2014
Flagged vs. Unflagged Broom Bristles
There are many options when looking at the bristles in your broom's material including stiffness, color, and flagged or unflagged bristles.
Both flagged and unflagged brooms have applications within facilities. Choosing the correct one can make your clean-up job easier.
Flagged—Bristle ends look like split hairs. These bristles are ideal for sweeping up fine powders or debris in dry areas. When used in wet applications it is common for these bristles to become matted-up and dirty.
Unflagged—Bristles are commonly used in wet applications and are ideal for larger debris. They will not, however, sweep up the fine debris as effectively as a flagged bristle will.
- April 02, 2014
Now is the time to do annual maintenance on your insect electrocutor units. Late winter is the perfect time to check your insect units to make sure they are working properly, and to do an annual bulb change.
Here are two common questions to remember before spring insect hatchings happen:
My lamps are lit, why do I need to change them?
A lamp that is still lit may not be doing the job you need it to. Black light (UV) lamps are most effective when new. They lose their ability to attract insects long before they actually burn out. UV light is invisible and while the lamps remain lit the UV producing phosphor only has an effective life of 7000 hours or about 9 months.When should I change my bulbs?
It is essential to replace lamps at least annually. Most users choose to change their lamps in the spring, which is the beginning of the insect season. Each lamp comes standard with a year/date label for audit compliance, but also to
