Centrifuges

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 […]

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 eliminated. For certain equipment, filter media is […]

When machining, it is imperative that shops have a strong understanding of how to properly maintain their metalworking fluids. If they don’t, they run the risk of exposing employees to health risks, incurring avoidable costs, and hurting productivity with extended maintenance times. Here are a few fundamentals to keep in mind when managing metalworking fluids. Monitor Contaminant Buildup […]

This white paper will address how: How PRAB’s Automatic Solid Bowl Centrifuge can benefit a phosphate bath operation How the correct centrifuge configuration can reduce downtime and lower expenses     Reduce Costs, Resource Consumption, and Downtime Spent Cleaning   By Tom Tripepi, Fluid Filtration Technical Director, PRAB     Introduction For operations dealing with phosphate baths, […]

Industrial Wastewater treatment 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 factors for recycling wastewater include strengthening a company’s public image, improving […]

Download     Minimize Maintenance & Haul-Away CostsConsistent, Reliable Operation with No Consumable Media Required PRAB Manual Centrifuges give you all the benefits of centrifugal separation (including no need for consumable media) plus the PRAB advantage of an easily removable rubber liner for simple clean up. Use as a stand-alone unit or incorporate into a custom engineered filtration system to […]

Download     Eliminate Consumable Media and Minimize MaintenanceDischarge Solids to Waste Drum Using no filters or consumables and very few moving parts, the PRAB Semi-Automatic Centrifuge moves solid particulate away from liquid and toward the rotor wall, where it is compacted and can be removed during cleaning.   Features: Carbon steel enclosure and aluminum rotor Bottom non-clogging 1″ injector […]

Download     Eliminate Consumable Media and Minimize MaintenanceDischarge Solids to Waste Drums Automatically Using no filters or consumables and very few moving parts, the PRAB Automatic Centrifuge moves solid particulate away from liquid and toward the rotor wall, where it is compacted and removed automatically during the pre-set cleaning cycle.   Features: Patented, simple, single-motor design All 316 stainless […]