Plant Operators Plug Away at Leaks

Important read in Chemical Processing magazine about how plant operators are seeking technology solutions to identify and mitigate fugitive emissions which,“may pose significant hazards to people and the environment.” Spectroline Industrial offers a full line of fugitive emission detection solutions From our Marksman™ II Ultrasonic Diagnostic Tool to our complete leak detection kits,OIL-GLO® dyes and cordless LED leak detection lamps, Spectroline solutions find leaks before…

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Paper Mills Utilize UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Technology to Find Leaks

Paper Mills At a paper mill, you will find pulp and paper processing equipment, all of which utilize our leak detection technology to preserve equipment quality and extend service life. Specific equipment that utilizes this technology includes fourdrinier machines, pulpers, digesters, refiners, chippers, chip processors, and other specialized machinery for processing pulp and forming paper…

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OIL-GLO® Finds Hydraulic Leaks in Industrial Systems

Find Hydraulic Fluid Leaks Quickly and Accurately Every year, millions of gallons of hydraulic fluid are lost – leading to contaminated work areas and cost overruns. Hydraulic equipment cannot operate correctly if fluid levels are low and are not meeting manufacturers’ specifications. If hydraulic leaks persist, equipment will be at risk of mechanical failure. This inevitability…

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New Leaktracker Mini Lamp and Complete Leak Finding Kit Now Available from Spectroline

Spectronics Corporation announces the worldwide release of the LEAKTRACKER™ MINI UV LED LEAK DETECTION LAMP, SPI-LTM and LEAKTRACKER™ MINI COMPLETE UV LIGHT FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION KIT, SPI-LTMOGYG, under their Spectroline Leak Detection brand. The LeakTracker MINI lamp, SPI-LTM, is a miniature cordless, 365 nm UV LED leak detection lamp with a rugged design and IP68-rating,…

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Leak Detection Experts at Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition

Event Recap Looking back on the summer as we enter the fall, let’s not forget about our first year back exhibiting at Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Reliable Plant aims to bring together professionals from maintenance, operations, engineering and leadership to educate and network throughout the four-day event. Our Spectroline leak detection…

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONTAMINATES & FAILURE TYPES

There are many types of hydraulic system contaminates and levels of failure that can hinder the equipment performance. All hydraulic equipment will face wear and tear and even unexpected failures can occur. To prevent disastrous and expensive repairs, enabling a preventative maintenance program can minimize these losses. The best way to stay ahead of this,…

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Hydraulic Leak Calculator

What’s the real cost of leaking hydraulic fluid? The cost of lost operational fluid can rise into tens of thousands of dollars. Fluid-based systems quickly breakdown, overheat, and fail when there isn’t enough vital, operational fluid. Think about it. When your equipment is stuck in the repair shop, it’s costing you thousands in lost operating revenue. That net revenue includes wages, permits, repair costs, lost working hours, reduced equipment service life – everything.

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Hydraulic Hose Repair – How to Find Leaks in Your System

Find and Repair Hydraulic System Leaks with Fluorescent Leak Detection Spectroline Editorial Feature Published by Fluid Power Journal Fluorescent leak detection can help save time on hydraulic hose repair. Spectroline’s feature article published by Fluid Power Journal highlights the importance of finding leaks in hydraulic systems. The article discusses types of leaks, leaking fluid costs,…

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Did You Know Ultrasonic Waves Are Inaudible To Humans?

These are sound waves which are transmitted at a frequency of 20,000 Hz or higher, making them inaudible to humans. Ultrasonic waves are measured in hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to cycles per second. Devices, such as our Marksman™ II, are used to convert and amplify inaudible ultrasonic sounds into audible “natural” sounds in order…

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