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From blogs, and technical briefs to case studies and application reviews – read and download some of our valuable examples of metalworking waste stream solutions, new technology and the challenges facing others in your industry with today’s material handling applications. To see how you can join our other customers who are profiting more from properly managing their scrap and fluid handling processes, contact us.

Thin Film for Solar Panels

Customer The Client is a Canadian company leading producer of specialty metals and chemical products, such as tellurium, cadmium and selenium and related compounds. The German subsidiary fabricates high purity metals dedicated to the thin film for the solar panel industry. Customer’s Needs The Client aims to find a solution to concentrate about 4m³/day of brine waste water […]

LEDs Production

Customer The Client is one of the guiding companies in the fields of illumination, visualization and sensor technology. The company produces semiconductors, sensors, lasers and detectors systems, high-performance light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for the automotive and appliance applications. Customer’s Needs The Client aims to reduce the waste water disposal cost of concentrated stream from the mix baths of the […]

LCD Screens

Customer The Client is a global leader manufacturer in Taiwan specialized in optoelectronics and it produces TFT-LCD panels and all kinds of display applications. Customer’s Needs The Client has acquired the ISO 50001 energy management certification and the ISO 14045 eco-efficiency assessment. In addition the Client is targeting a 25% reduction of carbon emissions in all its premises […]

5 steps for improving waste stream processing – Aerospace Manufacturing Design

Educating stakeholders: From Liability to Circularity   For an industry characterized by technological advancements, many aerospace manufacturers are slow to elevate waste management and recovery processes. Too often, these processes are considered secondary to production. That approach will gradually erode an organization’s bottom line, as environmental compliance becomes increasingly stringent and the shift to a circular economy accelerates. Aerospace manufacturing […]

How to Avoid Disruptions with Predictive Maintenance

Each day, industries throughout the world are negatively impacted by the ramifications of unexpected downtime — and pharma companies are no exception. These stoppages can be exacerbated further by increases in consumer demands, material shortages and supply chain disruptions. The best way to avoid the profit loss that these challenges present is to ensure overall equipment effectiveness through predictive maintenance […]

PRAB Q&A – Customer Service

Tyler Duff is PRAB’s Technical Services Manager. In this role, he assists customers and field service technicians by troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or application issues within equipment. Due to this experience, he understands what excellent customer service looks like.   Q) What are the strengths of PRAB’s customer service department? A) Some of our department’s greatest strengths include a dedication […]

Solar project at wastewater plant; PRAB renews partnership; Dow wins award – Water Technology

The litany of problems and penalties associated with discharging industrial wastewater into sewage treatment systems is a constant concern for today’s industrial manufacturers. The environmental consequences of insufficient or improper wastewater treatment run the gamut from causing corrosion and other interference within those systems to the pass-through of toxic pollutants into surface waters. Add other issues to the mix — […]

PRAB releases Auto-Take Up conveyor enhancement – Waste Today

PRAB Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and systems for processing metal scrap that is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has released the Auto-Take Up System as a conveyor enhancement that automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments. As chains on conveyance systems age, they stretch, which is one of the most common causes of premature belt wear and […]

Advanced fluid recycling systems cut waste – Today’s Motor Vehicles

PRAB Guardian Automated Fluid Recycling Systems   Between the skilled labor shortage and the recent economic turmoil, manufacturers are constantly tasking employees with greater challenges, making it critical to identify opportunities that will allow them to run facilities as efficiently as possible. One operational improvement to consider is to streamline cutting fluid management with an advanced, automated fluid recycling system. […]

Centralized Coolant Recycling System – Manufacturing News

“Successful coolant recycling requires three components: particulate removal, tramp oil removal and coolant concentration control,” said a PRAB spokesperson. “The Guardian Coolant Recycling System incorporates all three elements for maximum coolant life. This combination makes it the most efficient option for centralized recycling of metalworking cutting fluids.” The Value of Coolant Recycling “If one’s current process is labor intensive, requires […]