Coolant filtering system delivers a clutch performance

Modern Machine Shop, April, 2008

Also, handling and disposal is easier because most of the sludge adheres to the paper filter media. Operators place the spent filter material in a sealed drum and dispatch it for proper disposal, making the task of cleaning the machines a much more pleasant job than the previous process. The surrounding floor space is cleaner and safer, with virtually no spillover and less manual handling of the sludge.

In addition to labor and time savings, Mr. Dann reports that the VacuFilter systems have reduced both water usage and wastewater production by as much as 80 percent. The shop has seen a similar reduction in disposal costs. Eliminating the buildup of sludge on the surface and within the grit of the sanding belt has increased service life, and the amount of coolant chemicals used has also been slashed by approximately 80 percent. Mr. Dann says he also expects maintenance and service cost reductions over the long run because sludge and grit in the coolant no longer works its way into the moving parts of the machines. Additionally, these benefits enabled the shop to eliminate one of the holding tanks previously used to store contaminated wastewater, freeing up valuable floor space.

"The Mayfran VacuFilters have helped us reach a level of continuous improvement in our productivity, our quality output, and, we're proud to say, in an environmentally responsive process," Mr. Dann says.

Company: FCC Mfg.

Problem: Large amounts of sanding sludge jeopardized quality and productivity

Solution: VacuFilter coolant cleaning system from Mayfran

Results: Eliminated sludge cleanouts, cut disposal costs and reduced coolant losses

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