In Memoriam

Jim Darrah, former MCC equipment sales, Iowa and southern MN

Jim Darrah founded our Iowa Service and Equipment sales department after working in supply sales to dairies, dry cleaners and laundries. He worked for us for almost 40 years. At the Minnesota Chemical Co 100th Anniversary Party he stated “...I loved every single day that I worked for Minnesota Chemical Co.” He was a great teacher and true friend to customers and staff members of our company. He will be missed.

Supply Deals by Chris

Just when you thought those permanent labels were really permanent!

HLR makes it easy to remove heat transfer text and barcode labels, name tags, department logos, emblems, RFID labels,  mending patches and garment identification/routing labels.

Dry cleaners, hotels, casinos, hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, correctional facilities, uniform rental, costume rentals use heat transfer labels of all types to identify customers, uniforms, POS, etc. Many need to be removed at some point due to error, employee changes, past dry cleaning.

HLR Is easy to use

Apply drops HLR to inside of the garment where the label is. Apply a little more on the top side around the edge of the label. Pat with a cloth so that HLR reaches the adhesive. With a sharp edge, lift the label from the fabric. If there is residue of glue, apply HLR to residue and wipe off with a cloth.

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Bicycle Tour of Colorado

Proper Lubrication of Machinery – Ironers and Folders by Chicago Dryer

Chains on feeders, ironers and folders should be lubricated on a regular basis. A spray chain lubricant is available or use high temp oil from an oil can. Any rust on a chain indicates lack of lubrication which can cause chain to stretch and possibly skip over gears or fail. Any excessive oil or grease should be wiped away. Check for zerk fittings and use a high temp grease gun to lubricate bearings. While doing your lubrication, check for worn parts and replace as needed. And, most importantly, look at the Preventative Maintenance pages in your Chicago Dryer manual – many customers print them and post them on the machine as a reminder.

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