Air compressors are increasingly susceptible to failure as varnish and rust develop. An excess of sludge or debris increases the strain on the overall system. Eventually, the build-up becomes too much ... Keep Reading
Compressor lubrication provides essential support at the heart of closed-loop refrigeration systems. Lubricant functions include: Reducing friction of wear components to maximize component ... Keep Reading
Regardless of the industry, improperly lubricated equipment can wreak havoc on your bottom line. But properly lubricated equipment can cut unplanned maintenance costs by 40%. Whether your operation ... Keep Reading
About 90 percent of the lifetime cost of a centrifugal pump comes from energy use. The other 10 percent includes the initial cost of the pump and all the maintenance required to keep it running. Th ... Keep Reading
There are few threats more significant to the efficiency and reliability of a turbine system than the sludge and varnish that forms when the lubricant can’t handle the job. To combat the lubrica ... Keep Reading
Specialty air compressors often malfunction because the composition of the lubricant causes it to gunk up. It’s like an artery filling up with plaque. Too many bacon cheeseburgers and fries, and ... Keep Reading
When you invest in an air compressor, you want its operations to be smooth, efficient and trucking along with as little maintenance as possible. Summit’s line of air compressor lubricants delive ... Keep Reading
Keeping cool comes at a cost. Specifically, the cost of electricity. In most cases, industrial refrigeration systems represent the largest single consumer of electricity within their respective ... Keep Reading
Polyurea grease is widely accepted as the best option for long-life applications like electric motor bearings. As a result, most businesses – even food processing and packaging plants – us ... Keep Reading
Refrigeration oil selection is key to ensure long-term compressor protection and to maximize system operational efficiency in any refrigeration application. For CO2 applications, the extrem ... Keep Reading
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Summit first received its ISO 9001 certification in January of 1996, demonstrating a commitment to quality assurance and performance monitoring. ISO 9001 certification is an international quality standard that addresses a comprehensive list of business elements, including management responsibility, order processing, purchasing, process control, traceability, handling of non-conforming product, and internal auditing. Our present ISO 9001 certification is proof of our continuing quality commitment to our customers.
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ISO 21469 specifies hygiene requirements for the formulation, manufacture, use and handling of lubricants, which may come into contact with products during manufacturing or processing. The international standard applies to lubricants intended for use in food production, as well as cosmetic, pharmaceutical and animal feed industries. NSF ISO 21469 Certification by an independent, third party provides Summit with a means to obtain international acceptance for their products.
You can see a list of Summit’s ISO 21469 certified products by clicking here.