Published July 20, 2026. Last updated July 20, 2026. Quick Answer: A coolant recycling system typically reduces new coolant purchases by 50 to 75 percent and cuts coolant disposal costs by up to 90 percent, while recovering 95 to 98 percent of metalworking coolant for reuse. Most manufacturers see full return on investment within 6 to 18 months, with high-volume […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Reviewed by Mike Proos, Director of PRAB Engineering, PRAB, Inc. Published 7/1/2026. Last updated July 2, 2026. Quick Answer How does PRAB handle integration, commissioning, and long-term support for complex systems? PRAB provides system integration and support as well as engineering support from specification through startup, including system layout review, integration coordination […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Reviewed by [Application Engineering, name/title TBD]. Published [Date]. Last updated [Date]. Quick Answer Does the material being machined affect which metal scrap conveyor or chip processing system I need? Yes, significantly. Chip morphology, bulk density, abrasiveness, and coolant affinity vary widely by material. Aluminum produces fine, stringy chips with high coolant retention […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader, PRAB, Inc. Reviewed by Mike Proos | Published July 2, 2026 | Last updated July 2, 2026 Quick Answer: A wringer uses centrifugal force to fling cutting fluid off metal chips, recovering fluid that would otherwise leave with the scrap. The recovered fluid is mechanically separated, not chemically cleaned, so it can carry fines […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Reviewed by Mike Proos, Director of Engineering &Field Service. Published 6/XX/2026. Last updated 6/XX/2026. Q: What is centralized coolant management, and how does it improve OEE? A: Centralized coolant management is the practice of filtering, conditioning, and recycling metalworking coolant from one central system that serves every machine in a plant, […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader, PRAB, Inc. Reviewed by Mike Proos, Director of Engineering/Field Service at PRAB Inc. | Published June 9, 2026 | Last updated June 10, 2026 Quick answer: Control odor and bacteria in recirculating coolant by addressing the conditions that feed microbial growth: keep the concentration within range, remove tramp oil and fines, keep the […]
Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Reviewed by Mike Proos, Director of Engineering &Field Service. Published 6/9/2026. Last updated 6/9/2026. Q: What is a Profit and Compliance Platform for metalworking operations? A: A Profit and Compliance Platform is an integrated way to manage the three waste streams every metalworking plant produces- metal scrap, spent cutting fluids, and industrial wastewater- […]
PRAB’s Metal Chip Processing Selection Framework is a structured decision tool for metalworking operations selecting between wringers, briquetters, crushers, and centrifuges. The framework aligns three operational variables, scrap volume, metal type, and fluid content, with the equipment configurations that consistently deliver up to 90% scrap volume reduction, up to 98% coolant recovery, and up to 25% increase in scrap resale […]
Metal chip briquetters get a lot of attention, and for good reason. Compressing loose turnings into dense, dry briquettes increases the value of metal scrap, reduces hauling costs, and recovers cutting fluid that would otherwise be lost. Any shop generating significant volumes of aluminum, steel, copper, brass, or cast iron chips should be evaluating briquetting as part of its scrap […]
PRAB’s Guardian Coolant Recycling Systems recover up to 98% of spent metalworking coolant and return it clean to your machining operation. For high-volume manufacturing facilities, that coolant recovery rate reduces coolant purchases by 50-75% and cuts haul-away disposal costs by up to 90%, with a documented return on investment in as little as 6 to 18 months. So what does […]
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