Published October 20, 2026. Last updated October 20, 2026. Quick answer: Do I need a full centralized system to get value from PRAB? No. PRAB offers two paths. The Quick-Start path uses compact, pre-built equipment, such as MCR Mobile Coolant Recyclers and skid-mounted E-Series metal chip processing equipment, for growing shops with a few sumps or one machine group. The […]
Published October 1, 2026. Last updated October 1, 2026. How do coolant recycling systems work? A coolant recycling system takes used water-based coolant from your machine sumps, removes tramp oil and suspended solids, controls bacteria, and returns the fluid to the proper concentration for reuse in the machines, rather than sending it to a waste hauler. Systems that handle all […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Reviewed by Mike Proos, Director of Engineering &Field Service. Published 6/XX/2026. Last updated 6/XX/2026. Q: What is centralized coolant management, and how does it improve OEE? A: Centralized coolant management is the practice of filtering, conditioning, and recycling metalworking coolant from one central system that serves every machine in a plant, […]
Introduction In modern metalworking facilities, productivity depends on far more than advanced machinery and skilled operators. Every component of the manufacturing process must work efficiently to achieve consistent quality, maximize throughput, and control operating costs. Among these components, coolant plays a critical yet often underappreciated role. Machine coolant filtration systems maintain stable machining conditions. It helps dissipate heat, reduce friction, […]
There’s a smell that anyone who has worked in a machine shop knows. It shows up on Monday mornings after the machines have been sitting idle all weekend. Dirty Coolant Costs, and it smells somewhere between rotten eggs and sour milk, and by mid-morning, you’ve stopped noticing it — which is part of the problem. That smell has a specific […]
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