At last, the end of the “Great Gasket” saga. This last installment is devoted to a less well known type of gasket material and how it is used. Ever wonder about the square gasket dangling off of the end plates or access hatches of your boiler? Most of the time, we just kind of tuck […]
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Hey Man, Don’t Blow A Gasket!
Last month was devoted to stopping solvent and vapor leaks by maintaining the gaskets, which provide a seal on the various doors of the dry cleaning machine. These gaskets are normally pre-formed (molded) to the precise size and shape required to fit in the door. This month we’re going to cover how to seal areas […]
Stop That Expensive Leak!
In a bygone era of cheap solvent, transfer machinery and Per Combo filters and cooker stills, a drip was generally no big deal. Fortunately, for our industry, (some might argue this point) the costs of solvent coupled with environmental regulations have markedly sharpened our maintenance and housekeeping practices. With this in mind, I’m dedicating the […]