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System Cleaners: Which One is Right for You?

Ideally you never need to clean your heat transfer system but should that time come it’s good to know you have options.

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Proper Fluid Maintenance and Change-Out Procedures

With literally thousands of uses for heat transfer fluids, it is nearly impossible for any heat transfer fluid manufacturer to recommend an exact oil change interval or maintenance schedule.

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Sludge Series Part III: How to Clean Sludge Out of Your System

Is your heat transfer system fouled up with sludge? In the final installment of this 3-part series, we’ll tell you how to size up the severity of the problem and…

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Sludge Series Part II: How to Avoid Sludge in Your System

The last thing you want is a system plugged up with sludge. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, we’ll outline some time-tested methods that keep that black stuff at…

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Sludge Series Part I: What Causes Sludge in Your System?

Sludge can be costly, but it's also preventable. In Part 1 of this 3-part series we'll guide you through the important first step: understanding what causes it.

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Understanding Fluid Degradation

The scientific definition of oxidative degradation is the reaction of oxygen (in air) with the fluid by a free radical mechanism to form larger molecules which end up as polymers…

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Understanding Heat Transfer Fluids and Your Extruder

All hot oils (heat transfer fluids) have a limit to the time they can be utilized in an extruder. The key factor affecting service life is mainly the type of…

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Preparation and Startup of New Systems

This document is offered as a general guideline to starting a new or freshly filled system. Please follow proper safety procedures and consult your system manufacturer for specifics on your…

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Duratherm Recommended Sampling Procedures and Intervals

Duratherm fluids are engineered to have a long service life and as a value-added service to you, our customers, we offer a complimentary, free-of-charge analysis program to ensure your investment…

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