Those who live in cold regions like Canada are all too familiar how freezing conditions can negatively affect production, safety, and efficiency. Deicers or freeze conditioners are used extensively in many industries in these areas to reduce wastage and improve safety. Application to railcars and conveyor belts can mitigate concerns of material freezing to them, can melt paths and roadways, and can are used almost anywhere ice buildups become an issue.
Traditional compounds use salt-based products of different concentrations to deal the freezing issue. These products however can be harsh on the environment, so finding environmentally friendly options are important to most companies in today’s world. Potassium acetate and glycerin based products are both non-harmful to vegetation and are also non-corrosive to vehicles and are becoming a first choice for many in the industry.
Over the years, Deicers have been gradually shifting towards environmentally friendly compounds with less dependence on salt and sand mixtures; products like potassium acetate and glycerin Liquid Deicers have helped counter these environmental concerns while still providing effective and safe solutions for production in the winter months.
Guidelines for safe usage:
• Excessive application can damage the surrounding vegetation. It is advised that you use the deicer’s as per your suppliers’ instructions
• Select effective chemicals that don’t require large quantities to provide the needed effect
• Avoid spilling deicer on the ground and be very careful around areas of vegetation
• It is preferable to plant shrubs and trees with higher salt tolerance so they can better withstand the harmful effects of too much salt
• Specialized spray systems can provide an even application to railcars and conveyor belts, ensure that the correct right spray width is implemented to prevent overspray
• When applying, ensure automation system accounts for gaps (between rail cars) and stops – if you don’t have an automated system, ensure someone monitors it closely
• Contact your supplier for tips as to how to maximize effectiveness and safely apply your product
Traditional compounds use salt-based products of different concentrations to deal the freezing issue. These products however can be harsh on the environment, so finding environmentally friendly options are important to most companies in today’s world. Potassium acetate and glycerin based products are both non-harmful to vegetation and are also non-corrosive to vehicles and are becoming a first choice for many in the industry.
Over the years, Deicers have been gradually shifting towards environmentally friendly compounds with less dependence on salt and sand mixtures; products like potassium acetate and glycerin Liquid Deicers have helped counter these environmental concerns while still providing effective and safe solutions for production in the winter months.
Guidelines for safe usage:
• Excessive application can damage the surrounding vegetation. It is advised that you use the deicer’s as per your suppliers’ instructions
• Select effective chemicals that don’t require large quantities to provide the needed effect
• Avoid spilling deicer on the ground and be very careful around areas of vegetation
• It is preferable to plant shrubs and trees with higher salt tolerance so they can better withstand the harmful effects of too much salt
• Specialized spray systems can provide an even application to railcars and conveyor belts, ensure that the correct right spray width is implemented to prevent overspray
• When applying, ensure automation system accounts for gaps (between rail cars) and stops – if you don’t have an automated system, ensure someone monitors it closely
• Contact your supplier for tips as to how to maximize effectiveness and safely apply your product
