Eriez white paper highlights benefits of metalworking fluid recycling

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Separation technology provider Eriez® has published a white paper, available for download at erieznews.com/nr500download, that describes the benefits of choosing metalworking fluid recycling over disposal. In addition to economic advantages, the paper explains how recycling improves air quality, enhances machine tool performance, eliminates bacteria, and minimizes odors.

“How to Increase Profits by Recycling Metalworking Fluids,” written by Eriez Director of Heavy Industry Darrell Milton and Eriez Fluid Recycling Product Manager Ron Wendt, reports that shops can save up to 60% in coolant costs by removing tramp oils and solids. Recycling fluids also eliminates potential future liability for coolant that is disposed of improperly since federal and state authorities can hold the generator of the waste accountable for cleanup costs, even if disposal was handled by a certified company.

The paper says that removing small fines leads to better tool life and parts finish, as well as reduced machine tool wear. Recycled fluids create less oil mist in the air, which improves air quality and reduces dangerous moisture on floors. The paper offers details regarding the machinery used for metalworking fluid recycling.