Expert Insights Archive - DuBois Chemicals

All Insights Yuck! 4 Facts to Know About Biofilms in Industrial Cooling Systems

Yuck! 4 Facts to Know About Biofilms in Industrial Cooling Systems Biofilms can become a large problem in cooling water systems and can cause increased corrosion, fouling, and deposition rates. This can result in damages...

All Insights Is Your Glycol System Ready for Winter?

Is Your Glycol System Ready for Winter? When the weather starts to get colder, are you and your glycol systems ready? Preparing for lower temperatures is an important aspect to consider when it comes to...

All Insights How to Prepare for Seasonal Chiller Shutdown and Layup

How to Prepare for Seasonal Chiller Shutdown and Layup The change of season often is a sign that it is time to prepare for seasonal chiller shutdown. These helpful tips will give you peace of...

All Insights Preventing Rust

Preventing Rust When operators see an orange shade creeping around their machines or products, they know it means one of their biggest concerns is present: rust. This chemical reaction occurs when metal reacts to the...

All Insights Where to Start: Choosing a Lubricant for Cold-Temperature Operations by Pour Point

Where to Start: Choosing a Lubricant for Cold-Temperature Operations by Pour Point By considering the pour point of your industrial lubricant oil, you can ensure dependable pumpability, performance, and lubrication protection. To ensure proper fluidity...

All Insights 6 Steps to Choosing the Best Industrial Lubricant

Follow these six steps to choose the right lubricant for your operations. Consider the equipment recommendation, regulations, and other important factors.

All Insights 5 Steps to Increase Steam Boiler Efficiency

5 Steps to Increase Steam Boiler Efficiency Following these five easy steps will allow your water treatment plant to increase its steam boiler efficiency while lowering costs and improving processes. Steam boilers are closed, pressurized...

All Insights What Is the Difference Between the Food-Grade Lubricant Classifications H1, H2 And H3?

What Is the Difference Between the Food-Grade Lubricant Classifications H1, H2 And H3? H1, H2, and H3 are classifications of food-grade lubricants which distinguish them by what they may or may not contain and how...

All Insights 4 Common Issues in Feedwater Tank Design and Operation

4 Common Issues in Feedwater Tank Design and Operation Boiler water treatment is critical to ensure your boiler is operating as efficiently as possible. No proper water treatment program is complete without a thorough understanding...

All Insights What is Clean in Metal Finishing?

What is Clean in Metal Finishing? “We need the part to be clean.” This is a common sentence often used by metal finishing managers when referring to their pretreatment cycle and while choosing a cleaner...