Safety Vapor Limit Control & Indicator (SVC) – What is it and why is it important?
Understanding the safety vapor control is an important because it lets you know if solvent is properly contained in the vapor degreaser or not. It is your first line of defense in knowing that your unit is operating correctly.
8 Daily Vapor Degreaser Maintenance Checks
8 Daily Maintenance Checks Before Processing Parts in Your Vapor Degreaser will ensure parts are cleaned properly every day.
How do I know what vapor degreasing solvent to use?
How do I know what vapor degreasing solvent to use? Good question, read more about 11 considerations for choosing a solvent.
Automation Is Worth Considering
The use of automation in the form of an automated basket handling system (some use the term lift or hoist) on your vapor degreasing system is worth considering.
AeroTron™: nPB Alternative Solvent
So what solvent can you use as an alternative to nPB? One solvent we have vetted that is a direct replacement for n propyl bromide is AeroTron. AeroTron is a powerful cleaner that has an excellent health and safety profile while being as powerful a cleaner as nPB. US-EPA SNAP Approved
Regulatory Changes to nPB (n Propyl Bromide as of Feb.2022)
nPB is now considered a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) – but you can still use it in your vapor degreaser. Check out the video to learn more.
Your Vapor Degreaser needs to be NESHAP Compliant if Using nPB
NESHAP stands for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and are standards set by the EPA for hazardous air pollutants. These emission standards are the legal requirements governing air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere…
nPB (n-propyl bromide) FAQ (If Vapor Degreasing)
Are there other solvent alternatives to n propyl bromide? So we can keep using our current vapor degreasing equipment given the nPB (n-propyl bromide) regulatory changes? Yes, there are several leading-edge solvents available now that will provide the same cleaning power without the regulatory or health and safety issues…
Addition of 1-BP (nPB) to the Clean Air Act List of Hazardous Air Pollutants
It is official…nPB (1-BP) is going to become a hazardous Air Pollutant as of February 4, 2022.