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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
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.
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.
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.
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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
A wide variety of filter media and overscreens enable you to separate particles as small as 30 microns or as large as 1/4" from fluid product. This ranges from achieving semi-clarity in juice or removing cheese fines from whey up to extracting oversize nutmeats from a mix. This LC Flow Micron Rating Chart contains the information for filter media and overscreens.
To order media or overscreens: Call Nelson-Jameson with the type of filter, with length, and one of our trained technical support staff will find the product appropriate for your application.
Utilize our website resources for maintenance training and reference. Our online library is constantly growing, so please check back often. If you don't see the information that you need, please contact our valve product specialists and we can send it and get it posted for future reference!
EPDM is the standard elastomer on many pumps and valves and is not compatible with petroleum-based products. Using lubricants such as the popular Petro-Gel or Lubri-Film in these applications is not a good choice as it will degrade your equipment elastomers and decrease the life of your parts.
Due to the high melting point non-CIP lubricants have, there is the potential to contaminate your product with bacteria such as Listeria. Petroleum-based products have a melting point of 190°, but typical CIP cycles are only 160 to 180°F, meaning the residue will not melt and clean away. If a spare part somehow came in contact with bacteria, the high melting point of these non-CIP lubricants would function to protect the bacteria during the CIP cycle and could contaminate your products.
To lubricate your EPDM pump and valve parts, use Haynes or McGlaughlin CIP films (
Centrifugal pump cavitation can be described as the formation and eventual collapse or implosion of vapor bubbles inside a pump.
A primary cause for cavitation is inadequate net positive suction head available (NPSHa). Poor NPSH leads to lower liquid pressure in the pump and if pressure in the eye of the impeller falls below the vapor pressure of the fluid, then cavitation can begin. When this takes place, the following can occur:
- Pitting on impeller blades.
- Bearing failure.
- Mechanical seal failure.
- Shaft breakage.
- Poor efficiency.
Preventing this type of pump cavitation may require several changes in system design or operations. Increasing pressure at the suction of the pump, decreasing the temperature of the liquid being pumped, and reducing head losses in the pump suction piping can increase the NPSH.
Implosion of vapor bubbles that form within the liquid inside a pump is what causes
Welcome to a comprehensive list of safety and personnel terminology, compiled for your reference by Nelson-Jameson. This compilation covers a diverse range of terms relevant to safety in the workplace. Whether you're familiarizing yourself with industry standards like ANSI (American National Standards Institute) or exploring the characteristics of various materials such as Kevlar, Neoprene, and Nitrile, this list aims to enhance your understanding of safety-related concepts. From sole designs like Chevron and Chevron Plus to regulatory bodies like FDA (Federal Food & Drug Administration) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), each term is accompanied by concise explanations to facilitate clarity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the realm of safety and personnel, this collection provides valuable insights into the essential terminology that underpins a safe and secure working environment.