Tyler Duff is PRAB’s Technical Services Manager. In this role, he assists customers and field service technicians by troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or application issues within equipment. Due to this experience, he understands what excellent customer service looks like. Q) What are the strengths of PRAB’s customer service department? A) Some of our department’s greatest strengths include a dedication [...]
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 — [...]
PRAB Inc., a manufacturer of equipment and systems for processing metal scrap that is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has released the Auto-Take Up System as a conveyor enhancement that automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments. As chains on conveyance systems age, they stretch, which is one of the most common causes of premature belt wear and [...]
PRAB Guardian Automated Fluid Recycling Systems Between the skilled labor shortage and the recent economic turmoil, manufacturers are constantly tasking employees with greater challenges, making it critical to identify opportunities that will allow them to run facilities as efficiently as possible. One operational improvement to consider is to streamline cutting fluid management with an advanced, automated fluid recycling system. [...]
“Successful coolant recycling requires three components: particulate removal, tramp oil removal and coolant concentration control,” said a PRAB spokesperson. “The Guardian Coolant Recycling System incorporates all three elements for maximum coolant life. This combination makes it the most efficient option for centralized recycling of metalworking cutting fluids.” The Value of Coolant Recycling “If one’s current process is labor intensive, requires [...]
When demand for metal is high, improving the efficiency of metal scrap recycling processes can yield a clear financial reward for metal scrap recyclers and machine shops alike. One pathway to realizing that reward? Briquetting metal scrap. How Briquetters Work Briquetting machines compress metal chips, loose turnings, and swarf into compact, dense, uniform pucks that reduce metal scrap volume and [...]
As an Engineering Manager for PRAB, Jason Luzader has experience regarding heavy-duty conveyors. In this latest blog post, he answers a few questions that organizations should consider when searching for a new conveyor system. Q) What are some common factors organizations don’t consider when installing a conveyor? A) A key factor I see customers overlook when installing a [...]
#inf_form{display:none;}.landing-form-callout .salesmantext{padding-left: 75px !important;}.landing-form-callout .salesmantext .contacttitle{position:relative;left: 35px;} Fluid recycling systems utilize several different technologies to separate solid matter and contaminants from used metalworking fluids so that coolants and oils can be reclaimed for future use. The benefit of this process is a drastic reduction in new fluid purchases and improved working conditions for staff due to the bacteria that is [...]
Using the PRAB Guardian to Manage Your Cutting Fluids and Fluid Filtration When machining, it is essential that shops have a thorough understanding of how to maintain their metalworking fluids properly. If they don’t, they run the risk of exposing employees to health risks, incurring avoidable costs, and harming productivity due to extended maintenance times. Here are a few [...]
Treating industrial multi-stream wastewater is a complex and expensive endeavor for many commercial operations. The high flow rates associated with multi-stream wastewater have traditionally required costly, sprawling treatment systems that occupied a lot of precious floorspace and consumed energy. Fortunately, vacuum evaporation and distillation technologies, as part of a comprehensive treatment system, address these issues. With that in mind, [...]
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