Safe use of thermal fluids
How can effective health and safety protocols contribute to a safer and more effective work environment when thermal fluids are in use? What specific measures should be taken to prevent incidents?
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Watch out for the warning signs
According to research by ServiceMax by GE Digital, around 70 per cent of companies lack full awareness about when their equipment is due for maintenance upgrade or replacement. Leaving maintenance to chance can lead to costly downtime — so closely monitoring equipment is the best way to keep systems operating.
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Follow These Best Practices When Working with Heat Transfer Fluids
While it often operates in the background, heat transfer fluid is integral to many steps of the plastics processing process. Taking the time to select the right fluid, introduce regular sampling and promote best practice are therefore key to increasing productivity in this growing industry.
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The benefits of preventative heat transfer fluid maintenance
In manufacturing facilities, proactive maintenance is vital to productivity – it can reduce the risk of downtime, reduce waste and improve efficiency.
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Avoiding downtime with proactive maintenance
Large plants lose an average of 323 production hours a year, with one hour of downtime costing up to $532,000. Manufacturers cannot afford extensive periods of downtime, so proactively maintaining equipment is key to continuous production.
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Analyze Your Thermal Fluids
Instead of reacting to issues, regular thermal-fluid sampling and analysis enables manufacturers to proactively monitor fluid condition and intervene before issues affect production, extending thermal oil lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
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The ins and outs of thermal fluid analysis
Thermal fluids are designed to operate effectively for many years, but over time, operating at and maintaining high temperatures means that the oil will naturally degrade. Thermal fluid analysis provides a deep dive into the condition of the oil and allows businesses to gain expert advice about how to effectively maintain the fluid and the system.
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Taking steps early
To comply with industry regulations such as The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) of 2002 and UKEX (formally the Explosive Atmosphere Directive (ATEX 137)) in the UK, manufacturers using heat transfer fluids must take proactive steps to assess potential risks and implement measures to eliminate them as much as possible.
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Turning back time on marine fluid degradation
Regular, proactive maintenance of thermal fluids will help marine vessels avoid any unexpected downtime and ensure their heat transfer system is reliable.
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Avoiding downtime with proactive maintenance
Heat transfer systems and fluids can be challenging to maintain because, once introduced to the pipes, fluid is invisible and difficult to visually monitor. Proactively maintaining heat transfer fluids and systems can help businesses to reduce the cost of reinstalling a new system and the chance of system failure.
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