Ultrafiltration

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, […]

Don’t find yourself underwater when managing wastewater processes. Follow these steps to improve efficiency and determine the best ROI. By Tom Tripepi, PRAB Fluid Filtration Technical Director Note: This article was originally published on Aug. 21, 2023, on pfonline.com.   As operations with surface treatment applications develop strategies to lower costs, meet sustainability goals, and satisfy compliance requirements, on-site process […]

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 Sept. 1, 2023, on manufacturingchemist.com. Mike Hook, Sales and Marketing Director at PRAB, writes that pharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly focusing on water consumption to position themselves as both responsible corporate citizens and profitable businesses. With water costs rising and the gap between global water supply and demand projected to reach 40% by 2030 […]

Invest your business capital with confidence using the PRAB two-step application feasibility, lab, and pilot test program. Laboratory results from a sample test are a snapshot in time of a particular process waste stream. In almost every case, no one sample is exactly the same as the next. The purpose of the pilot system is to advance […]

For organizations interested in implementing an Ultrafiltration system, PRAB provides fluid tests to ensure that the unit will meet the client’s needs. Tom Tripepi is PRAB’s Fluid Filtration Technical Director. With more than 40 years of experience, he is well-versed in the ins and outs of wastewater and fluid testing. Q) What is the purpose of PRAB’s fluid testing […]

The litany of problems and penalties associated with discharging industrial wastewater into sewage treatment systems is a constant concern for today’s industrial manufacturers. The environmental consequences of insufficient or improper wastewater treatment run the gamut from causing corrosion and other interference within those systems to the pass-through of toxic pollutants into surface waters. Add other issues to the mix — […]

KMC Global (dba Hapman, PRAB, Triple/S Dynamics, CDM Systems, and OVibra) is using decades of expertise to provide solutions for battery recycling operations. The battery recycling process requires a variety of equipment to properly separate, capture, and refine metal ions. Experience in conveyors, process equipment, and process water solutions makes KMC Global the smart choice for these operations. […]

Download Automated Systems and Domestic Sourcing Will Contribute to Sustainable U.S. ProductionBy Mike Hook, Sales & Marketing Director, PRAB   Introduction Global health events. Trade wars and tariffs. Political discord. Rising foreign labor costs. External factors such as these have had a major impact on U.S. manufacturing. Many companies were challenged in 2020 just to complete ordinary day-to-day production […]

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 […]