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LUBRISERV Swarf Compactors for metal swarf can provide additional revenue from swarf briquetting against loose swarf. Low residual moisture content and reduced freight costs – volume can be reduced to as little as 1/10. Coolants and cutting oils can be recovered whilst storage and disposal cost can be significantly reduced, alongside a significant lowering of fire and explosion risks.
Swarf Briquetting
Swarf is a by-product of the machining process that involves the cutting or shaping of metal parts. Swarf consists of small metal shavings or chips that are generated during the machining process. These metal shavings are often considered waste and are disposed of, leading to increased costs for manufacturers. However, briquetting swarf, typically aluminium and titanium has emerged as a solution that can help manufacturers save money while also reducing their environmental impact.
Lubriserv Swarf Briquetters
First, let’s define what a swarf briquetter is. A swarf briquetter is a machine that compacts swarf into briquettes, which are small dense blocks of compacted swarf. Briquettes are easier to handle and transport than loose swarf, and they take up significantly less storage space.
The Benefits
Briquetting involves the swarf being fed via an auger into a chamber where it is compressed into dense, compact blocks, which can then be recycled or sold for reuse. There are several benefits to briquetting swarf:
Reducing
Waste
By briquetting aluminium swarf, manufacturers can reduce the amount of waste generated during the machining process. This not only saves on disposal costs but also reduces the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.
Saving
Storage Space
Briquettes take up less space than loose swarf, which means that manufacturers can store more swarf in a smaller area. This can be especially useful for smaller manufacturing facilities with limited storage space.
Generating
Revenue
Swarf briquettes can be sold to recycling companies or directly to other manufacturers who can use it as a raw material. This can generate significant revenue for the manufacturer, offsetting some of the costs associated with the machining process.
Lowering
Transportation Costs
Briquetted swarf is denser and more compact, which means that it takes up less space during transportation. This can result in lower transportation costs, which can be especially beneficial for manufacturers that transport large volumes of swarf.
Energy
Savings
Recycling briquettes require less energy than recycling loose swarf. This can result in energy savings for the recycling company, as well as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the recycling process.
Swarf Briquetting
Products
The range of swarf compactors from Lubriserv are different to other manufacturers as they can process not only swarf chips but also stringy swarf ! This provides a great deal of flexibility as your manufacturing process could change resulting in different swarf type or maybe a mix of stringy and chipped swarf.
A sustainable solution for managing aluminium swarf
In conclusion, briquetting swarf can result in significant cost savings for manufacturers. By reducing waste, saving storage space, generating revenue, lowering transportation costs, and saving energy, briquetting offers a sustainable solution for managing aluminium swarf. Manufacturers should consider incorporating briquetting into their machining processes to improve their bottom line while also reducing their environmental impact.
The range of swarf compactors from Lubriserv are different to other manufacturers as they can process not only swarf chips but also stringy swarf ! This provides a great deal of flexibility as your manufacturing process could change resulting in different swarf type or maybe a mix of stringy and chipped swarf.