Tramp Metal Separators

Every plant manager and CFO has faced the same difficult calculation: the long-term savings from a modernized scrap and fluid management system are compelling on paper, but the capital exposure, installation complexity, and operational disruption feel anything but straightforward. The result? Facilities remain locked in a cycle of mounting haul-away costs, escalating coolant spend, and compliance risks that compound quietly […]

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 […]

Why Coolant Waste Costs More Than You Think Every CNC operation depends on cutting fluids to cool, lubricate, and flush chips away from tooling surfaces. Over time, these fluids become contaminated with tramp oils, metal fines, and bacteria—turning an essential asset into a costly waste stream. This is where PRAB’s Cutting Fluid Recovery systems optimize Coolant Recycling. Disposing of spent […]

Educating stakeholders: From Liability to Circularity   For an industry characterized by technological advancements, many aerospace manufacturers are slow to elevate waste management and recovery processes. Too often, these processes are considered secondary to production. That approach will gradually erode an organization’s bottom line, as environmental compliance becomes increasingly stringent and the shift to a circular economy accelerates. Aerospace manufacturing […]

Green Engineering How to Design More Profit into the Metalworking Operation By Ron Chapman, Systems Sales Manager & Teresa Phillips, Senior Marketing Specialist, PRAB   Introduction The green movement is not a new concept. In fact, the basic principles were well-known throughout Europe in the medieval era. However, it was the Industrial Revolution in Europe that […]

“We get $0.17 per pound more for our briquetted material over loose chips.”– Jack Rovan, Martin-Baker Plant Manufacturing ManagerProven Results Achieved for PRAB Customers: Documented reduction of scrap volume by as much as 90% Increased scrap value up to 25% Reclaimed up to 99% of cutting fluids “We have seen around […]

.column { float: left; width: 33.33%; padding: 20px; }           Automated Systems and Software Platforms Exist that Can Ease an Operation’s Transition to the Industrial Internet of Things       Introduction Smart technology has become a common, if not essential, part of our daily lives. Most people are familiar with smart technology—which is […]

Download     The PRAB Tramp Metal Separator protects processing equipment from Damage: 5 Unique Designs to Remove Solids from Chip Flow- Saving on Costly Repairs PRAB Tramp Metal Separators serve as a key component in any chip processing system. These separators remove bar ends, broken tooling, and other solids from the chip flow to protect scrap metal equipment from […]

Understanding local regulations and distinct operating variables is key to creating effective wastewater solutions. By Tim Hanna, PRAB Vice President of Business Development     Introduction Modern manufacturing operations are constantly looking for ways to innovate and increase productivity. This means making the most efficient use of any resource essential to the process. These resources, […]

Download printable PDF   Anthony Screw Products Ltd. is a precision machining company located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The company uses automatic multi-spindle machines, CNC lathes and mills, and rotary transfer machines to produce a wide range of custom parts, including mining, tank, and hydraulic fittings; washers, nuts, and bolts; pulley hubs; and speaker parts. The privately owned, family-run […]