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Microelectronics Manufacturer Reduces Rinse Line Water Disposal Costs and Sludge with Vacuum Evaporation

May 4, 2021 9:03 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Introduction: A top manufacturer of TFT-LCD panels needed to reduce its sludge production and wastewater disposal costs at two of its plants—complying with local environmental legislation. This sludge and water waste was produced in both of the plants’ rinse lines, as part of their copper(Cu) etching production process. The Solution Because no two wastewater streams are exactly alike, in [...]


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Reducing Conveyor Downtime

May 3, 2021 8:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

This white paper will address how: • Conveyor design reduces carryover • Pre-conditioning metal scrap improves material transfer • Build quality significantly impacts maintenance     How to Increase Conveyor Utilization and Keep Metalworking Processes MovingBy Mike Hook, Sales & Marketing Director, PRAB Introduction Conveyors are said to be the workhorses of production. The conveyors used to [...]


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Digital Memory Storage Production Site Solves Acid Pickling Bath’s Wastewater Issues with Vacuum Evaporation

April 29, 2021 8:32 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Challenge: Nickel in wastewater Solution: PRAB EVALED® Vacuum Evaporator (model PC F 24FF) Results: 70-90% of distillate is recovered and reused   The Challenge A well-known manufacturer in the memory storage industry was searching for a solution to their increasing disposal costs and significant storage problems that were occurring as a result of the amount of wastewater [...]


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White Paper: Wringing Value from Hazardous Metalworking Waste

March 29, 2021 8:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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PRAB Tramp Oil Separator Saves Manufacturer Over $60,000 Annually by Recycling Wash Water

March 18, 2021 6:31 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Challenge: Reduce labor and wastewater disposal costs from a wash system Solution: PRAB Tramp Oil Separator Results: Annual Savings of $67,440   Project Background A global manufacturer of components for hydraulic systems needed a high-quality solution that would streamline oil removal from their small tunnel washer for its cleaning line. Their current process was compromising the company’s [...]


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The Benefits and Proof Behind Metal Scrap and Fluid Handling Equipment

March 12, 2021 2:40 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Without processing metal scrap and recycling cutting fluids in-house, metalworking operations do not get the maximum value for their chips from the scrap dealer and cutting fluids are substantially wasted. However, with the right scrap and fluid handling equipment metal scrap can be a great source of revenue and recycled fluids can drastically cut the costs of new fluid purchases, [...]


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Concrete Additives Facility Reduces Wastewater Disposal Costs Through Vacuum Evaporation

March 11, 2021 3:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Challenge: Reduce haul-away costs for tanker washdown wastewater Results: Lowered wastewater disposal costs by ~$250,000/year Return on Investment: Less than one year     Project Background A global specialty chemicals company utilizing tanker trucks to deliver its product was producing about 3,000 gallons of wastewater each day tankers are washed. This resulted in about $250,000 in annual [...]


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What Chips Say About the Overall Machining Process

February 19, 2021 8:56 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Chip control issues often lead to shortened tool life, conveyor stoppages, poor surface finishes, and increase safety hazards—greatly reducing production time. However, there are ways to recognize these issues before they occur by paying attention to the appearance of the metal chips produced. Metal chips created during the machining process are often a great indicator of overall process conditions. The [...]


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Maintenance and Technology Considerations When Selecting a Metal Scrap Conveyor

January 28, 2021 9:30 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When choosing the right conveyor to manage metal scrap, maintenance and technology should heavily influence the decision—to increase the conveyor life and reduce maintenance issues. One of these maintenance issues is belt tension. From the time of installation, the belt stretches the longer it runs, creating slack and wear issues. Typically belts also must be visually checked for wear and [...]


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Taking Control of Wastewater Treatment – Finishing & Coating

October 27, 2020 8:03 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

On a global level, wastewater treatment is an increasingly critical topic of discussion that has been addressed at the very highest levels of government and major corporations. In order to find a sustainable approach, companies can employ many different strategies to help themselves go beyond mere compliance and begin the process of positively impacting global water quality. According to a [...]