Contamination Problems Particulate and water contamination can affect the physical and chemical properties of hydraulic fluid. The alteration of these properties – which are critical to the longevity of your hydraulic equipment – will make your equipment run inefficiently, hurting performance and increasing the risk of breakdown. Hydraulic fluids have specially crafted properties…
There are many ways to save on your air conditioning bills. Here are some suggestions to reduce your energy costs. Upgrade to a High Efficiency System Replacing an older system with a high efficiency one can save you thousands of dollars in energy costs. Older systems operate around at 65% AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency).…
Spectronics Corporation has joined the board of the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association(AASA). Spectronics is the parent company of Tracer Products which has been at the forefront of automotive leak detection technology for more than half a century. The AASA is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative environment, providing…
Leaks are often virtually impossible to find with conventional methods until they result in expensive systems failures. Spectroline fluorescent tools quickly locate the smallest and most elusive leaks, including intermittent and simultaneous multiple leaks that would otherwise be missed. The Spectroline method saves labor, money, and downtime, as it also conserves expensive fluids.
On of the coolest Saint Patrick’s Day spectacles, the annual Chicago River dyeing which turns the Windy City’s primary tributary emerald green, all started accidentally with the search a leak in the municipal water supply system. CBS 2 in Chicago reports…. CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands of green-clad Chicagoans celebrated St. Patrick’s Day Saturday first with the annual river…
Vice President of Engineering Demonstrates UV Technology to Long Island Students Our Vice President of Engineering, John Duerr, recently represented Spectronics Corporation at the Long Island STEM Career Expo. Held last week at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, John demonstrated the technology behind many of our products used for leak detection with…
HVAC Maintenance Checklist As summer rapidly approaches, it’s time to finish up those spring cleaning checklists and prepare for the seasons heat. This means we not only have to put away our heavy coats and winter boots, but we need to ensure our customer’s A/C systems are up and running. Often customers don’t understand the…