Novec™ vs. Enviro Tech Solvents – Performance and Compatibility Deep Dive
Overview With 3M discontinuing its Novec™ product line by the end of 2025, engineers and technical decision-makers face a critical question: Can replacement solvents match or exceed Novec’s performance and safety profile without disrupting existing processes? This guide delivers a data-driven comparison between 3M’s Novec fluids and Enviro Tech International’s high-performance alternatives, including both drop-in […]
Navigating the End of 3M’s Novec™ Line: What It Means and How to Prepare
Overview In December 2022, 3M announced its decision to exit the manufacturing of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including the widely used Novec™ product line. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the industrial and environmental landscape as 3M commits to phasing out PFAS production completely by the end of 2025. The implications are […]
How It Works: Vapor Degreasing Explained
Vapor degreasing is a quick, economical and simple process for cleaning even the dirtiest manufactured parts — both metal and plastic — using a thermo-mechanical still and a vaporized solvent.
Basic Industrial Cleaning — Types Of Chemical Solvents
Solvents are essential for any industrial cleaning application. There are hundreds of different types of solvent cleaners, each with its own characteristics and uses.
Before we discuss these solvent types, let’s first define what a solvent is — a substance (usually a liquid) that can be used to dissolve other materials without chemically changing them. Solvents are classified as inorganic (water is the most common example) or organic. Organic solvents contain carbon and include virtually all of the common industrial metal cleaning solutions.
What Is The Best Way To Store Chemical Solvents?
All chemicals should be treated with respect, and solvents are no exception. In addition to implementing and enforcing proper handling procedures, it is important to store the solvents used in your workplace in a safe and organized manner. Proper chemical solvent storage safeguards human health, protects the environment, and helps prevent costly waste.
The Benefits Of Buying Chemicals Direct
Efficiency is the key to success in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Anywhere you can save a step or a few dollars is an opportunity to boost your efficiency. Eliminating the middleman or any redundant processes can have a substantial impact on your business’s chances for success. That’s why, when you need to buy industrial chemicals, you should take a serious look at buying those chemicals direct from the manufacturer.
The Quick-Start Guide to Vapor Degreasing
Industries across the board are investing in lean operations. General machine maintenance, especially degreasing, is crucial to smooth operations, and it doesn’t have to take an enormous amount of time. Vapor degreasing is becoming increasingly popular as an efficient, effective solution.
Five Questions To Ask When Choosing The Location For A Vapor Degreaser
You’ve committed to vapor degreasing, and the efficiency of your operation is about to improve significantly. But first, you must decide where in your facility to install a vapor degreaser system. You have plenty to consider, and we’re here to help you choose the ideal spot. The following are our answers to the top five questions about choosing a vapor degreaser location.
How To Optimize The Performance Of Your Vapor Degreaser
The vapor degreasing process is easily one of the most efficient ways to clean industrial parts and components. But to get the full bang for your buck, it’s important to keep your vapor degreasing equipment functioning at 100%. Below are a few tips to help you optimize vapor degreaser equipment.
Enviro Tech Int Now an Approved Northop Grumman Source of Supply
Enviro Tech International is pleased to announce they are an approved source of supply vendor for Northop Grumman – CPMPOUND, CLEANER, SOLVENT intended on light to medium cleaning of interior primed and painted parts.