Recycling is the process that involves the elimination of cutting fluid disposal. Given the ongoing changes in environmental regulations across the globe, recycling is becoming an essential part of most industries. In the 1960s, many people did not care about the danger posed by used cutting fluids.

Consequently, they did not perform any treatment prior to fluid disposal. In the modern day, the cost of fluid disposal exceeds that of purchasing new fluids when you take into account dilution factors.

Moreover, organic water-soluble materials, which don’t respond accordingly to mechanical or chemical recycling methods, are usually the components of semi-chemical and chemical fluids. Any attempts of separation can lead to a water phase with a high level of BOD and COD that can cause hefty sewer surcharges.

It is easier to dispose of the emulsion fluids using present technology and so, the disposal cost is reduced. Regardless of the fluid, the costs of disposal are still significant though recycling is a viable option these days. Actually, there are a high number of plants that have coolant recycling systems.

In a modern recycling plant, the used fluid undergoes recycling and treatment after which it moves from the recycling place to the machine tools where it can be reused. The practical benefits of recycling these fluids are:  reduced fluid usage, eliminates fluid disposal (which is costly), reduces fluid related dermatitis by a greater percentage, eliminates the machine tool rust and extends the tool life.

Whether you are involved in metal operations at the industrial or proprietor level, it is worth protecting yourself and the environment. And the best way to do this is to observe recycling of the fluids used in metal work. You will not only be at peace with the local authority, but you will also enjoy your work and improve the lifespan of your metal tools.