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Day Ten of the 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Lane Conditioners #10 - Environment Definition - The set of circumstances that exist in any one particular b...owling center. Finally we get to the big question, and this is really for the bowling centers; how do you know what conditioner is right for your bowling center or how do you properly apply the one you are currently using? The answer isunderstand the circumstances that make up the ENVIRONMENT in your bowling center. Here is a checklist of the items that determine conditioner selection and application: Lane Machine Type Lane Conditioner Type (the one you are currently using) Lane cleaner type and dilution ratio Oil pattern and cleaner settings Type of lane surface Condition of the lane surface Topography What type of bowlers do you have in your center? Where are your bowlers used to playing? What are you looking to achieve by changing lane conditioner or your oil pattern? These criteria will help guide you towards the solution. We wish we could tell everyone that there is a magic lane conditioner, but there isn't. We wish we could tell everyone that there is a magic lane pattern, but there isn't. For years, bowling centers have struggled with lane conditions independently trying to figure out this complicated problem with limited information. And now there are places that are collecting data about many different situations to help bowling centers not make the same mistakes that another center has already made. The best advice we can give would be to call the experts for help. Most manufacturers have one or more trained technicians on staff to help with any problems. By gaining more knowledge on your part you can feel more comfortable when you say; "I DID EM' THE SAME!"

Day Nine of the 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Lane Conditioners #9 - Shelf Life Definition - The amount of time determined by a manufacturer that their p...roduct must be used by in order to guarantee satisfaction and consistency. We've already explained that mineral oil is the main component in lane conditioners, and mineral oil alone has a very long shelf life. But because the newer conditioners use less mineral oil to make room for other components the shelf life is not as long, ranging from 18 to 24 months. Think about the shelf life of common food items such as milk and bread. When the ingredients are exposed to air they will deteriorate and lose their originality at a faster rate. When raw materials are used for lane conditioners, they too are taken out of their natural state and exposed to air. This simple fact has forced the manufactures to advertise a shelf life in order to guarantee product consistency. Tip: Find out what the published shelf life is on whatever conditioner you are using and follow that recommendation. Usually you can find the manufactured date somewhere on the container or packaging. If you're unable to locate it, or can't understand the numbers, contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Day Eight of the 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Lane Conditioners #8 - Quality Control Definition - Quality procedures that aim to "DETECT" non-conformit...ies. Quality Control is an equally important procedure as Quality Assurance. Its role is to detect any non-conformities or changes in the product after it has been manufactured. These include a series of tests to check the viscosity, weight, surface tension, UV additive, and flow rate. Some manufactures also use a variety of on-lane tests that ensure ball reaction and breakdown is the same as well. This is basically a big giant "DOUBLE CHECKING" of the finished product before it is shipped. Continuing on the food theme this can be viewed as the taste test before a meal is served. Together Quality Assurance and Quality Control perform a specific and very important role - they guarantee that a finished product is exactly what it's supposed to be. Tip: Find out what procedures your manufacturer uses for Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Make sure that you feel confident that your chosen brand is doing everything it takes to ensure product consistency.

Day Seven of the 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Lane Conditioners #7 - Quality Assurance Definition - Quality procedures that aim to PREVENT non-conformit...ies. I think every mechanic will raise their hand when asked the question, "Have you ever had a bad jug of Oil?" Unfortunately, this job continues to get more difficult by the day. All lane conditioners are made with raw materials and various additives. Mineral Oil is a true Raw Material whereas most additives are made by chemical manufacturers by other raw materials. Here's the process when lane conditioner is different: The bowler complains to the mechanic or manager. The mechanic or manager complains to the distributor. The distributor complains to the manufacturer. The manufacturer complains to the raw material manufacturer. The raw material manufacturer complains to the ground. Who's to Blame? Manufacturers today are forced to test all raw materials before they are used in production. Adjustments are commonly made to the overall formula to compensate for any changes in the materials. Think about manufacturing lane conditioner like making your favorite recipe. Let's say that favorite dish is Lasagna. One of the main ingredients in lasagna is meat. If the meat you purchased last time had more salt in it than the meat you purchased for this batch of Lasagna you would be forced to add more salt so the dish tastes the same. I know this example may seem like a stretch, and making lane conditioner is much harder than making lasagna, but in many ways they are the same. Chemists and Cooks are constantly trying different ingredients in search for the magic recipe. In relation to Quality Assurance, they both have to test and make sure that all the ingredients are the same before using them and make adjustments to compensate for any inconsistencies.

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