If you run a machine shop or business which uses coolants for manufacturing, you may go through a lot of coolant or lubricants each day. For some companies, used coolant disposal is part of their operating expenses, and they try to work around this issue. However, if you invest in an efficient and proven coolant recovery or coolant return system you can run a more efficient and profitable business. Here is more information on this important subject.
What is Coolant Recovery?
Suppose you need to machine or cut metals. If you machine a lot of pieces or do complicated work, your equipment builds up a great deal of heat from friction. This heat can affect your materials, equipment, and the quality of your work. Industrial coolant or lubricant washes over parts as you cut or machine them. This helps to keep workpieces from heating up and makes it easier for machining tools to do their jobs.
Once lubricant gets used it drains into a used lubricant system. Some systems drain into large barrels or containers, and a disposal service picks them up, drops new containers, and then disposes of the liquid. However, if used lubricant drains into a coolant return system, it gets filtered, cleaned, and then you can use it over and over again.
Moisture is a major contaminant for many industrial fluids. Coolant recovery systems can separate moisture from the coolant, and filter out impurities. This recycles used coolant, so it becomes usable again.
Why Recycle Coolant?
A good coolant return system can save you on disposal costs. In fact, you may eliminate disposal fees entirely. The money you save on these fees can make the difference between profit and loss in some cases. Recycling lubricants and coolants is an environmentally sound practice. It is good for your business reputation and the entire planet benefits.
