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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.

PRAB Cross Flow Separator

Download     PRAB Cross Flow Separator: Reduces New Fluid Purchases Up to 75% The PRAB Cross Flow Separator is a specialized oil-water separator designed to efficiently remove free and mechanically dispersed tramp oils from various industrial fluids. This advanced filtration system is ideal for separating immiscible fluids in machining and grinding coolants, alkaline and acidic wash waters, rolling and […]

‘Fluid recycling can aid profits’ As seen in Cutting Tool Engineering

Research has shown that top-performing machine shops annually invest two to three times more money in capital equipment than other shops. Not coincidentally, profit margins for high performers are almost double those reported by typical shops. For all businesses, the objective is to achieve the largest possible profit margins. One way for metalworking operations to attain that goal is […]

How to reduce energy waste in the manufacturing sector – Processing Magazine

Energy efficiency is top of mind for many manufacturers working to develop sustainable practices. Those who pursue energy cost reduction as part of those initiatives position their company for better margins and promote a high-growth, low-inflation economy. And when it comes to energy waste, there is plenty of room for improvement. Industry uses more than one-third of all energy consumed […]

The Benefits of Doing Business with PRAB

Download     PRAB is here to ensure every hour of your production time with our equipment is optimized, so you can work more efficiently than ever, with no unplanned downtime and minimum operating cost. We put our equipment experts to work for you around the clock, so that you can stay running efficiently, in order to give your business […]

Planning for Potential Recession

Most manufacturing operations suffer during a recession, primarily because uncertainty increases and demand falls. But research has shown that there are some ways to avoid the negative effects through proper planning. An article published in 2002 by the Harvard Business Review found that during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000, 17% of companies studied went private, went bankrupt, […]

Why Briquette Your Metal Machining Scrap

What Does a Briquetter System Do A briquetting maching compresses loose metal chips into compact pucks (briquettes) that are up to 99% dry. Briquetting Vs Wringing Loose Scrap When it comes to loose scrap and briquettes, the briquettes are easier to store, leave little residual oil, and can bring more money than loose chips. But, there are still many […]

Taking control of wastewater treatment – Pharma Manufacturing

The reduction of water consumption and focus on wastewater treatment is a growing trend in the pharmaceutical industry. With several motivating factors influencing this prioritization, wastewater treatment has become an increasingly critical part of pharmaceutical manufacturing business operations over the last decade. Fortunately, pharma can employ different strategies to go beyond compliance, and begin the process of positively impacting global […]

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Planning for the Finishing Industry

Prioritizing Water Use Reduction via Industrial Wastewater Treatment Equipment   Industrial Wastewater treatment equipment has become an increasingly critical part of plant operations over the past decade, and manufacturing companies in all industrial sectors are prioritizing water consumption reduction. Compliance with ever-tightening federal wastewater treatment, handling, and disposal regulations requires finishing industry executives to focus on the issue. Additional motivating […]

Ultrafiltration Systems with Smaller Footprints – IEN

PRAB, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) has introduced two compact versions of its turnkey Ultrafiltration (UF) System. PRAB’s ultrafiltration membrane technology separates organics, emulsified oils and suspended solids from process water, incoming water, wastewater and metalworking coolant to reduce haul-away costs up to 90%. All components and tank assemblies are mounted on a single skid that is configured for a smaller footprint […]

8 Problem Areas Affecting Metalworking Operation Profitability

button.submit_btn_form { min-width: 200px; background-color: #d01d24; min-height: 50px; color: #FFFFFF; border-radius: 10px; } Download     Address the Most Common Issues to Maximize GrowthBy Teresa Phillips, Senior Marketing Specialist, PRAB     A Practical Guide to Improving Throughput, Reducing Waste, and Increasing Margin Introduction Most metalworking facilities focus on machine uptime and labor efficiency, but profitability is often lost in […]