Asalco and the Plastics Industry

 

Plastic is known to be versatile and economical material that is part used in many applications such as packaging, bottles and containters, automotive trims, electronic housings and computer parts, just to name a few.

 Asalco Inc.manufactures a product line of mould releases, cleaners and die savers made for the plastics industry.

Polymers, including thermoplastics, some thermosets, elastomers and epoxies are some of the more than 30,000 different alloys or material blends used in molding today. Injection moulding involves taking plastic in the form of pellets or granules and heating this material until a melt is obtained. The melt is forced into a split-die chamber/mold where it is allowed to “cool” into the desired shape. The mold is then opened and the part ejected at which time the cycle is repeated. 

Asalco Mould Cleaner cleans moulds and dies perfectly. It removes all residues before putting moulds back in production. Because of the expensive equipment needed and investment in mold design, the best way to offset these costs is to maintain the molds and equipment with Asalco special products.

 Asalco Mould and Die Saver protects moulds and dies during indoor storage, while it repels moisture and protects against corrosion. Asalco Mould and Die Saver is cleaned easily with Asalco Mould Cleaner.

 

Asalco also manufactures a line of mould release agents: Our economical and ever-popular silicone-based Econo Mould Release facilitates the release of rubbers and plastic moulded parts. Kwik Release is suitable for most plastics and Paintable Kwik Release, a silicone-free version of the original is great for use with solvent or water-based paint applications.

   

Asalco Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-quality chemical and specialty products formulated for use in a variety of sectors, such as electronics, refrigeration/air conditioning, industrial manufacturing, food processing, plastics demoulding, and the natural stone/granite industries. Asalco specializes in cleaners and lubricants.

 

Since 1986, Asalco has built a solid reputation over the years, a standing steeped in the quality, variety and reliability of its products, delivery, friendly customer service and technical support. The company prides itself in meeting the individual requirements of customers by providing the right products at reasonable prices.

  

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Keeping That Christmas TV As Good As New

 

 

Santa was good to you this year and you got a brand-new plasma TV for Christmas! Maintenance of any electronic device is smart, but keeping your new plasma TV clean is absolutely imperative – considering the expensive alternative of replacement. 

  

Effectively maintained, you should expect to get 100,000 hours out of your LCD TV (or as long as the backlight lasts) and many manufacturers of plasma TVs claim a new half life of 100,000 hours + on their products. Asalco can help!

 

First of all, the most obvious and important thing to remember is electronic devices – any and ALL electronics – don’t go well with water! Avoid excessive humidity and drastic temperature changes; these can produce condensation, which, in turn, can really mess with your electronics. Keep that mug or glass of juice away from the TV – That is like begging for something bad to happen.

 

Allow your plasma TV to ‘breathe’: Plasma TVs produce a high amount of heat and this attracts dust. This combination of dust and heat can reduce its life expectancy: Be sure it has clearance around it for air to flow. If not specified in the manufacturer’s manual, a minimum of 8 inch (20 cm) is a good idea. Blow out the dust once a month or so with Asalco Duster (AE305 or AE305A).

 

A Clean Screen in 2 Simple Steps: A plasma TV screen is a very sensitive surface and can get damaged quite easily. Using the wrong cleaner or applicator can damage the anti-glare coating and/or scratch it.  Asalco manufactures LCD and Plasma Cleaner. It is specially formulated to clean delicate LCD and plasma TV and computer screens. It is anti-static and is safe on non- glare coatings, LCD and Plasma Cleaner dries streak-free, and is non-flammable. It comes in a 177 ml pump spray bottle and is available from Asalco distributors across Canada. To locate an Asalco distributor near you, click here.

 

1) Turn off the screen or TV. Spray Asalco’s LCD and Plasma Cleaner on a micro fiber cloth or soft, clean cotton cloth and wipe. Note that you should not spray them directly on the screen but on the cloth. LCD and Plasma Cleaner is very effective against fingerprints and other smudges – which you should avoid having on your plasma TV screen: “Look and don’t touch” should be the #1 House Rule!

 

2) Be gentle. Don’t apply too much pressure on the screen. Even if you have stubborn dirty spots on the screen, it’s better to fold the cloth over, spray on more LCD and Plasma Cleaner and repeat this process until it is clean rather than get aggressive with the screen. Always be sure to use cleaners that are made specifically for plasma or LCD screens, and not regular glass cleaner. These can damage the finish as well as contribute to dust accumulation. Paper towels are another big no-no; they will scratch.

 

A plasma TV will provide you and your family with thousands upon thousands of hours of TV pleasure if you take proper care of it, and Asalco can make it easier. Visit www.asalco.com today to see all our high quality and competitively priced electronic maintenance products for personal and professional audio, video and recording equipment.

Multi-purpose lubricant LP-2000: Simply the BEST.

LP-2000 is Asalco‘s best selling all-purpose lubricant and penetrant. It has been used for years in the industrial sector, renowned for its extreme high anti-wear and anti-corrosion properties. It is long lasting, moisture resistant and is CFIA approved (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) for use in food processing areas. LP-2000 is now available in handy mini-cans! The perfect size for your toolbox or little jobs around the house.

LP-2000 works great around the house for garage doors, appliance door hinges, drawer slides/tracks, cabinet doors, locksets, dryer drum bearings, washing machine parts, interior/ exterior door hinges, reels, latches, sprockets, doorknobs, electric knife blades, faucets, sewing machine parts, windows, clothesline pulleys, and casters, etc.

 

Around the shop or garage it’s perfect for bearings, car doors & trunk hinges, hood latches, seat sliders, bushings, engine parts, axles, brake parts, CV joints, universal joints, chassis fittings, couplings, linkages, sleeve bearings, rusty nuts and bolts, pulleys, chainsaws, air tools, carts, wheelbarrows, winches, hoists, jacks, pumps, chain blocks, binders trailers, clippers…to name a few.

 

Keep ALL your toys moving! Whether for big kids or the little ones, LP-2000 is fantastic on ATV wheel hubs, chains, sliders, rollers, steering joints, engine pulleys, trailers, couplings, struts, lag slides, engine parts, cables, brake parts, compartment hinges, hood latches, pins, linkages, suspensions, pins, chassis fittings; on bicycle chains, forks, wagons, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, strollers swing sets, teeter totters, Commando Bob’s HumV wheels, the SpinGym that won’t spin….

  

Check out all of Asalco‘s high quality industrial, electronic and speciality products at www.asalco.com