Proven Products For The Utilities Industry
It’s no secret that the United States’ utilities infrastructure is aging. Some water systems date back to the 19th century, and have begun to fail at alarming rates. Power outages are also on the rise as older power grids and aging equipment struggle to adjust to increasing power usage. These issues are compounded when considering that above- and below-ground equipment is continuously exposed to the elements, requiring near constant maintenance. To mitigate these issues, utility industry capital expenditures have continued to rise to more than $1 trillion USD as utilities companies have upgraded, replaced, hardened and modernized infrastructure.
There are multiple types of maintenance in the utilities industry, including:
- Reactive maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Prescriptive maintenance
The Right Tools For The Job
Utilities maintenance of all types is incredibly complex, as service and maintenance professionals routinely deal with every condition imaginable when installing, repairing, maintaining, dismantling and replacing utilities equipment. That’s where Kano, the makers of Kroil, comes in. Utilities technicians regularly turn to the following products to save time, money and equipment:
Kroil Original Penetrant
When it comes to freeing corroded items in tough spaces, nothing rivals powerful, industry-proven Kroil penetrating oil. Kroil quickly loosens rusted nuts and bolts, frees frozen shafts and more. No space is too tight to reach, thanks to Kroil’s ability to penetrate the smallest opening, thread or crevice. Corrosion meets its match, as Kroil helps remove and prevent rust, cleans and lubricates, and displaces moisture.
Silikroil, Kroil Penetrant with Silicone
SiliKroil has been engineered to loosen frozen metal parts and provide extra lubrication for long-lasting protection. The addition of silicone to the legendary Kroil formula results in superior penetration, lubrication and rust prevention. This high solvency oil first penetrates into the tightest of spaces to break the bond of rust, and then provides lubrication at the first molecular level, subsequently freeing virtually any metal part.
Penephite, Kroil Penetrant with Graphite
Penephite is a unique blend of oils, solvents and graphite engineered to penetrate the smallest gaps of corroded metals to loosen seized parts. The graphite is designed to stick to metal and provide long lasting lubrication, which will remain in place even in temperatures up to 700°F (371°C).
Floway
Floway contains a powerful grease-cutting solvent that penetrates, dissolves and removes grease, tar, ink, asphalt, oil, dirt, crud, grime, carbon and gunk. It’s excellent for cleaning greasy equipment, motors, machinery, parts, tools and more. It washes off easily and will not attack painted surfaces.
Exrust
Exrust penetrates and chemically reacts with rust to quickly remove it from all surfaces. It is effective on all ferrous metals without harming the base steel or iron*. After treatment, any type of finish can be applied.
*Do not use Exrust on non-ferrous metals.
Pyrolube
Pyrolube provides superior, long-lasting lubrication at temperatures up to 1359° F (700°C). It leaves a smooth, graphoid-lubricated surface, and will not drip or form abrasive particles. It also reduces wear by preventing metal-to-metal contact.
Microil
Microil lubricates bearings and mechanisms in precision instruments, gauges, meters, micrometers, counters, controls, light machinery and other small mechanisms. Its low viscosity, low evaporation formula lubricates to -50° F. It is non-corrosive, and will not gum.
Kreen
Kreen is used to help keep fleet vehicles of all kinds running smoothly. It dissolves sludge, gum and varnish in gas and diesel engines, and softens and removes excess carbon from around valve stems and piston grooves. It also thoroughly cleans the entire crankcase, injectors and oil lines.