Fluid Filtration

Reducing Industrial Wastewater and Boosting Efficiency Manufacturers are increasingly challenged to manage industrial wastewater treatment efficiently to meet regulatory standards and cut costs. One solution gaining traction across various sectors is ultrafiltration (UF), a process proven to reduce the volume of waste generated by industrial operations significantly. For plant managers seeking a balance of return on investment (ROI), regulatory compliance, […]

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 […]

Automation, costs, complexity, return on investment, and management buy-in all figure into the decision. By Mike Hook Note: This article was originally published July of 2023 on aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com.   As aerospace manufacturers attempt to avoid environmental compliance liabilities and lower production costs, improving coolant management is increasingly becoming an area of focus. Here are five topics for consideration when contemplating […]

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 […]

Each day, industries throughout the world are negatively impacted by the ramifications of unexpected downtime — and pharma companies are no exception. These stoppages can be exacerbated further by increases in consumer demands, material shortages and supply chain disruptions. The best way to avoid the profit loss that these challenges present is to ensure overall equipment effectiveness through predictive maintenance […]

Between the skilled labor shortage and the recent economic turmoil, manufacturers are constantly tasking employees with greater challenges, making it critical to identify opportunities that will allow them to run facilities as efficiently as possible. Proactively approaching operation improvements can have several long-term benefits, especially during challenging market conditions. One operational improvement to consider is streamlining cutting-fluid management with advanced, […]

“Successful coolant recycling requires three components: particulate removal, tramp oil removal and coolant concentration control,” said a PRAB spokesperson. “The Guardian Coolant Recycling System incorporates all three elements for maximum coolant life. This combination makes it the most efficient option for centralized recycling of metalworking cutting fluids.” The Value of Coolant Recycling “If one’s current process is labor intensive, requires […]

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, […]

When production is constrained due to circumstances beyond the control of manufacturers, decision-makers look for ways to cut costs to shore up the bottom line. Reviewing the company’s metal scrap processing is a good place to start. Here are six ways automated metal scrap processing solutions create a pathway for sustainable savings and higher prices from metal scrap recyclers. 1. […]

Finding new ways to reduce costs in metalworking is something every fabricator aspires to. Cutting fluid recycling equipment is proven to generate meaningful savings over time. With that in mind, let’s walk through five ways fluid recycling systems deliver ROI. Note: Many variables play a role in cutting fluid management. To create a baseline for the following ROI examples, the […]