Fluid Filtration Solutions and Fluid Recycling Equipment

PRAB’s coolant recycling systems leverage cutting-edge filtration technologies to tackle the toughest challenges in industrial metalworking. Designed specifically for manufacturing environments, our fluid filtration equipment removes solids, tramp oils, and contaminants from used metalworking fluids, ensuring longer coolant and oil life. By reducing waste disposal costs and minimizing new fluid purchases, PRAB systems optimize operational efficiency and align with your sustainability goals.

Why Choose PRAB for Coolant Filtration Equipment?

Whether you’re recovering fluids from machining sumps or metal scrap processing, PRAB’s advanced systems deliver:

  • High-Efficiency Fluid Filtration: Removes particulates and debris to 5 microns or less.
  • Oil/Water Separation: Effectively extracts tramp oils, enhancing fluid performance and reducing tool wear.
  • Bacteria Control: Automated systems eliminate bacteria growth, preventing coolant rancidity and extending fluid life.
  • Precise Coolant Management: Maintain optimal coolant concentration to improve cutting performance and ensure consistent quality.
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75%

Savings on new coolant purchases

Using a Guardian Coolant Recycling System

$67,550

Annual Oil and Labor Savings

Using a Tramp Oil Separator

50%

Downtime Reduction

Using a Magnetic Separator

6-9 Months

Payback

Using a Guardian Coolant Recycling System

Each solution is custom-built to your process and requirements.

We can only guarantee results like this because of our experience and test lab capabilities.
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Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Needs

PRAB systems set a very high baseline with a comprehensive range of advanced features, then are tailored to fit your operation’s specific fluid types and contaminants, with a range of options, including:

  • Micron-Level Filtration: Achieve ultra-fine filtration, removing even the smallest particles for cleaner, more efficient fluid reuse.
  • Integrated Technologies: Combining Hyde Products and Monlan Group expertise, PRAB delivers industry-leading filtration and oil separation solutions.
  • Automation and Control: Fully automated systems provide seamless integration into your workflow with minimal operator intervention.

Proven Benefits for Manufacturing Leaders

PRAB’s fluid recycling equipment helps plant managers and manufacturing company owners tackle key operational challenges:

  • Cost Savings: Reduce coolant purchase costs by up to 75% and lower fluid disposal expenses by up to 90%.
  • Increased Productivity: Cleaner fluids lead to extended tool life, fewer machine downtimes, and better part quality.
  • Healthier Work Environment: Our bacteria control systems ensure a safer and odor-free shop floor, improving employee morale and productivity.
  • Environmental Compliance: PRAB’s systems help you meet stringent environmental regulations by minimizing your plant’s fluid waste footprint.

 

Technical Highlights

  • Flow Rates: The units can handle from 10 gallons per minute (GPM) to over 200 GPM, accommodating a wide range of production volumes.
  • Modular Designs: Expandable systems grow with your operation, ensuring long-term value and adaptability.
  • Durable Construction: Built for harsh environments, featuring corrosion-resistant materials and low-maintenance designs.
  • Performance Monitoring: Integrated sensors and control panels offer real-time data on fluid quality and system efficiency, enabling proactive maintenance and operational insights.

Collaborative Approach

PRAB works closely with your team to analyze your fluid management needs, ensuring the delivery of the most effective solution. From initial consultation to installation and ongoing support, our experts are committed to helping you achieve your goals of operational efficiency, cost reduction, and environmental responsibility.

 

Key Features at a Glance:

Oil/Water Separation Extends fluid life, improves cutting performance, and lowers tooling costs.

  • Fine Coolant Filtration: Capture particles to 5 microns for optimal fluid cleanliness.
  • Bacteria Elimination: Prevent fluid degradation and protect employee health.
  • Significant Cost Reduction: Reuse up to 95% of processed fluids, cutting new purchases and disposal fees.

Choose PRAB’s innovative fluid recycling systems for unmatched performance in coolant management.

Optimize your operations, reduce costs, and improve your shop environment today with PRAB’s customizable solutions.

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Benefits and Features
  • Typical payback is 6-9 months
  • Throughput of 300 to 1,500 gal/hr
    (Larger capacity systems available)
  • Extend tool life
  • Remove tramp oils as low as .1%
  • Reduce new coolant purchases by up to 75%

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Fluid Filtration Technologies - Available as stand alone or part of a complete system

Paper Bed Filters

Low-profile, cost-effective technology for solids filtration. Remove particulate down to 5-microns, prolonging coolant and tool life. Paper Bed Filters are available in standard or magnetic.

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Tramp Oil Separators

Mechanically separates tramp oils from fluid using coalescing media and baffles. Automates oil collection. Tramp Oil Separators payback in as little as 6-9 months.

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Magnetic Separator

Remove magnetic sludge and chips from the fluid stream before they damage other filtration equipment. Magnetic Separators reduces machine downtime up to 50%

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Solid-Bowl Industrial Centrifuge

Separate solids from liquids using centrifugal force. Utilized when removal of fines is important for recycle and reuse goals. Industrial Centrifuges are available in manually, semi-automatic and fully automatic.

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Vacuum Filtration

High-volume fluid filtration up to 3,000 GPM. Continuous and maintenance free operations for decreased downtime. Vacuum Filtration systems are available with disposable or permanent media.

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Drum-Type Scraper Separator

Uses a semi-permanent filter sleeve and drag conveyor system to separate out particulate and chips from fluid. Drum-Type Scraper Separators are self-cleaning to minimizes media use.

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Ultrafiltration

Ultrafiltration systems use customizable membranes to remove emulsified oils and fine particulate from metalworking coolant.

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Hydrocyclone

Hydrocyclones create ascending and descending vortexes in a cylindrical feed that separates contaminants from coolant without the use of filter media.

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Replacement Filter Media

PRAB stocks a wide assortment of filter media for coolant, cutting oil, washwater, rinsewater and wastewater fluid reclamation applications.

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Oil Recycling System

Oil Recycling Systems are centralized, economical solutions to the high costs associated with maintaining petroleum- and synthetic-based oils in the metalworking industry.

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