Published July 20, 2026. Last updated July 20, 2026. Quick Answer: A coolant recycling system typically reduces new coolant purchases by 50 to 75 percent and cuts coolant disposal costs by up to 90 percent, while recovering 95 to 98 percent of metalworking coolant for reuse. Most manufacturers see full return on investment within 6 to 18 months, with high-volume […]
How PRAB Reframes Capital Investment as a Fast-Return, Low-Disruption Strategy: Metal Chip Processing Solutions Across manufacturing, metal chip processing systems are increasingly recognized as essential to operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Yet two objections still dominate: high initial cost and integration downtime. These concerns are understandable—but they are also increasingly misaligned with how modern metal chip processing projects are actually […]
The Challenge Facing Modern Manufacturing Plants Most manufacturing plants do not suffer from one isolated inefficiency. Instead, costs accumulate across interconnected systems: metal scrap handling, chip processing, coolant management, and wastewater treatment. When these areas are addressed independently, performance gains remain local—often failing to translate into meaningful, enterprise-level financial improvement. That’s where it’s important to think of the flow -from […]
In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management—industrial wastewater and spent cutting fluids—can help companies meet environmental compliance and reduce expenses. By Tom Tripepi, Fluid Filtration Technical Director, PRAB Note: This article was originally published Oct. 17, 2023, on www.productionmachining.com. Higher civil penalties for environmental compliance lapses are here. Fortunately, companies can reduce their compliance-related financial risk […]
Note: This article was originally published Jan. 24, 2024, on practicalmachinist.com. Metalworking companies that are thinking about updating their metal scrap processing equipment have a lot to consider — especially with how frequently production takes priority over waste management. With that in mind, here are answers to three frequently asked questions that can help these operations identify solutions that […]
A lot goes into a successful metalworking operation, from a skilled workforce to reliable equipment. Chief among these components is the effective cooling of tools and workpieces. This is where metalworking fluids like coolants and lubricants come into play, as they reduce the heat and friction produced by machining processes. Without these fluids, corrosion within the unit and raw […]
#inf_form{display:none;}.landing-form-callout .salesmantext{padding-left: 75px !important;}.landing-form-callout .salesmantext .contacttitle{position:relative;left: 35px;} Fluid recycling systems utilize several different technologies to separate solid matter and contaminants from used metalworking fluids so that coolants and oils can be reclaimed for future use. The benefit of this process is a drastic reduction in new fluid purchases and improved working conditions for staff due to the bacteria that is […]
Using the PRAB Guardian to Manage Your Cutting Fluids and Fluid Filtration When machining, it is essential that shops have a thorough understanding of how to maintain their metalworking fluids properly. If they don’t, they run the risk of exposing employees to health risks, incurring avoidable costs, and harming productivity due to extended maintenance times. Here are a few […]
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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 […]
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