About Us

About Us

  Established 1981  

 

Our mission is to help those in industry to bridge the gap between the relatively static physical worlds of chemistry and engineering with the living, ever changing world of microbiology.  Our aim is to make it easy and simple for a layperson to take that first step into the practical use of microbiology.

We at Avalon do this by providing industry simple scientific tests to quantitatively measure the amount of bacteria in your material.  Our Bug Check® tests allow you to do the testing yourself - at your site - in a quick and affordable manner.  This allows you to know when and if remedial action is needed.

Avalon International has been providing quality control test kits since 1981.  All our test kits are hand inspected prior to shipping and come with our 100% guarantee.

Avalon’s 3 types of Bug Check® tests provide a simple, scientific way to monitor microbial contamination levels in various industrial processes. Regular testing allows you to take corrective action that prevents damage to your products, reduces equipment downtime and prevents employee health issues.

In addition, we provide Sump Soda® coolant conditioner for the metalworking industry. Sump Soda® prolongs coolant life, controls bacteria growth and eliminates foul odors.

 

Tale of Two Brothers 
Once upon a time, not long ago, there lived two brothers. 
One brother tested for bacteria, alas the other did not.
As time passed, bacteria grew, as they will do, and the brother who did not test had a bloom - a bloom of bacteria growth. A dark cloud then fell upon him: foul odor, product spoilage, decay and health concerns befell him and his. Worry and stress became his daily companions. The brother who tested had no worries.
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Which brother are you?

 

 

Avalon International Corporation   317 Lockwood  Avenue    Northfield, IL  60093
Phone: 847-446-9986      Email: info@bugcheck.US

Stop the Stink with Sump Soda® 

This coolant deodorizer is compatible with all major metalworking fluids:  Castrol, DA Stuart, Fuchs, ChemTool, Quaker, Houghton, Master, AW Chesterton, DoAll, ITW Fluids, Milacron, Hangsterfer's & others.

Comparative active ingredient toTriadine™ and Triazine.

Sump Soda® is a bacteria killer.

How Do I Determine When My Coolant is No Longer Safe?

The following signs indicate that a coolant is no longer safe to use and might be hazardous to workers health:

  • Foul smell. Uncontrolled microbial growth causes metal working fluid to stink. It is important to address the cause of rancid smells, as the fine spray that is created during machining contains live microbes which can cause harmful health effects (dermatitis) in the employees who are exposed to this coolant mist.  Foul smelling fluid is likely caused by microbial growth and needs to be analyzed and treated with biocide. Coolant that cannot be saved should be discarded appropriately. Before adding fresh coolant, the sump needs to be thoroughly cleaned.

  • Abnormal fluid appearance. Check the color and appearance of the fluid regularly. Usually, synthetic fluids are clear, often the semi-synthetics appear transparent to milky, and soluble oil typically has a milky appearance with no oil layer. Bacteria often cause coolants to turn grey or black. Tramp oil may cause yellowing and browning of coolants. Colorless coolant is a sign of depleted coolant.  

  •  Employees suffer from respiratory irritation. Exposure to coolant mist that is contaminated by bacteria and fungal spores can lead to irritation and tightness in the chest.

  • Employees suffer from dermatitis skin symptoms from working with metalworking fluid, a persistent itchy rash that lasts six months or more.