Metal shops require coolant to keep equipment running smoothly, but it represents a large business expense. Most shops recycle coolant in order to keep costs down. There’s no reason to dispose of coolant that’s been used only once when it can easily be cleaned and reused multiple times.
To add this efficiency to your shop, you’ll need a coolant separator and a coolant return system. The separator will remove the tramp oil from the coolant, cleaning it. The coolant return system cycles the coolant back through your shop to be used again.
Your coolant return system will allow you to reuse coolant until it can no longer be sufficiently cleaned, and then you’ll know it’s time for disposal. In a short period of time, you’ll be able to accurately estimate how much your costs are declining. Many shops report saving up to 80% on coolant by investing in a coolant return system and recycling their shop coolant.
You’ll also see savings in coolant disposal costs, as getting rid of your coolant in an environmentally friendly method can be costly, too.
You’ll get some other environmental benefits from adding a coolant return system, as well. Getting the dirty fluid out of your shop daily will keep your shop cleaner and better smelling. Your employees will definitely notice and appreciate the cleanliness that comes from getting rid of all that dirty oil and coolant.
Talk with your dealer about adding a coolant return system to your shop. Your dealer can see to it that you have your system in place quickly so that you can start saving money right away. Talk with your dealer about other tools and equipment that can help keep your shop cleaner and reduce your costs of doing business. Adding efficiency and cleanliness are great steps to improving your business overall.
