Maintaining Heat Exchangers: Cleaning Best Practices

Introduction Heat exchangers are key players in industrial operations. Whether you’re managing an HVAC system, running a power plant, or maintaining a marine engine, heat exchangers are critical for transferring heat efficiently between fluids without direct contact. But over time, they become less effective due to fouling, scale buildup, and contamination. Neglecting proper maintenance doesn’t…

Solvents in Industrial Cleaning: What Works and Why

Introduction In industries where equipment runs hot, fast, and often dirty, cleanliness isn’t cosmetic, it’s critical. From maintaining heat exchangers and engines to preparing surfaces for painting or analysis, industrial cleaning ensures that systems run efficiently, safely, and within regulatory standards. Among the most powerful tools in the maintenance toolkit are solvent-based cleaners. Unlike water-based…