Behind the precision machine work in every metalworking facility lies a sometimes-overlooked challenge—the effective management of the coolant that helps keep the process moving.
As drums and totes filled with spent coolant stack up around the plant, workplace safety and compliance are compromised, disposal costs increase, and the need for a better solution becomes evident. This is where developing a coolant waste reduction program can be a major plus for your facility. An effective coolant management program includes integrating new systems that turn waste into profits, reducing new coolant expenses and recycling and reusing essential fluids.
Ready to learn ways to optimize your entire coolant waste process to improve efficiency, cut costs and enhance sustainability? Start with these steps.
Assess your current fluid recycling systems. Are they performing as you need them to? This identifies any outdated systems or processes that lead to excess waste, high disposal costs, or increased expenditures for new fluid.
Not just any piece of equipment will do. The most effective systems are those designed for your facility layout, fluid type and quantity, and operational goals. Today’s recycling systems are tailored to meet your needs, with advanced features for sustainability and efficiency.
You don’t want to just throw a bunch of new equipment into the plant and see what happens. It is better to phase in each new system one at a time to meet your waste reduction goals at each stage. This allows for ongoing optimization, adjustments, and will identify any trouble spots throughout production.
This is one of the main benefits of introducing new systems in succession. Continuous monitoring is key to effective fluid recycling and coolant waste management. Modern automated systems and data analytics programs help do the legwork.
Training employees to operate new equipment is more manageable with gradual implementation of new systems. Particularly where environmental compliance and workplace safety are concerned, a knowledgeable, well-trained staff on new equipment is paramount for sustained waste reduction efforts.
With more than 70 years of industry experience, PRAB’s expertise, leadership, and advanced engineering ensure custom coolant waste solutions that deliver real results for your operation. Whether recovering and recycling fluid from machining or scrap processing, PRAB’s industry-leading systems help your operation reduce waste, lower haul-away costs, and improve your bottom line with a roster that includes:
Vacuum Filtration: Efficient, maintenance-free systems that lower production costs.
Tramp Oil Separators: Cut new coolant purchases up to 75% and earn ROI in 6-9 months.
Coolant Recycling Systems: Turnkey system that reduces coolant waste up to 90%.
To find the right equipment for your coolant waste reduction needs, contact a PRAB expert today.
