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Ford utilizes Hyde TW’s to reduce high tramp oil levels

Challenge Automaker suffers with production downtime and reduction in productivity due to excessive build-up over time of tramp oil from machining centers. Customer Ford Motor Company Industry Automotive Products Tramp Oil Separator Magnetic Separators Mobile Separator Business Benefits Realized Longer tool life of CNC machine Reduced maintenance requirements Consistant tramp oil levels ...

Dec. 8, 2011

By PRAB, Inc

Tramp oil separator extends Washwater life

Challenge Specialty fastner manufacturer needs to combat the rapid contamination of washwater caused by a constant accumulation of tramp oil which reduces the cleaning efficiency of the wash solution. Customer Industrial Nut Industry Nuts and Fasteners Manufacturer Product Tramp Oil Separator Business Benefits Realized Reduces costs of new tramp oil Washwater is continuously recycled, ...

Dec. 8, 2011

By PRAB, Inc

Advance your manufacturing process with one solution

Excess oil in manufacturing processes can have detrimental effects to overall operations, as it: Shortens the life of machining coolant Can result in costly equipment malfunctions and maintenance Can affect the quality of finished parts Fortunately, there is a solution. Oil skimming can save manufacturers thousands of dollars in maintenance issues and ensure that finished products are ...

Sep. 28, 2018

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Case study - machine coolant tramp oil

Customer: Midwestern Manufacturer of metal stampings and machined parts for the Automotive Industry. The Problem: Tramp Oil collecting in metal working coolant. Oil concentration levels raise to unacceptably high levels, adversely effects product quality and promotes bacterial growth which leads to worker skin disorders. Cutting tools leave burn marks on the parts due to high oil levels, ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Modular service averts a shutdown

The Problem: A 35,000-gallon system was filled with a soluble oil. Rapid indexing of central filtration system began, and machining problems began to develop. Oversized parts began to be produced. The plant CMP called in SRS to see if the system could be saved. Preliminary testing indicated a soluble oil concentration of 5% with dirt levels of 1545 PPM and total oil at 18%. The SRS Service: ...

Mar. 29, 2012

By Valicor® Environmental Services LLC, formerly United Waste Water Services LLC

Case study - tramp oil

Customer: Midwestern Manufacturer of metal stampings and machined parts for the Automotive Industry. The Problem: Tramp Oil collecting in metal working coolant. Raises oil concentration levels to unacceptably high levels, adversely effects product quality, promotes bacterial growth which can lead to worker skin disorders. Cutting tools leave burn marks on the part due to high oil levels, ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Tramp oil removal - Oil Skimming... No longer a luxury - Case study

Tramp oils – hydraulic oil, lubricating oil and greases, and protective metal coatings, in coolant create expensive and frustrating problems. Tramp oils in coolant provide a breeding ground for bacteria and can cause problems ranging from unpleasant odor to employee skin rashes. When tramp oils combine with other contaminants in coolant they can form a sticky substance that clogs lines and ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

How the Continuous Removal of Tramp Oil Extends the Life of Coolants

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Tramp oils (hydraulic oil, lubricating oil and greases, and protective metal coatings) in coolant create expensive and frustrating problems. Tramp oils in coolant provide a breeding ground for bacteria and can cause problems ranging from unpleasant odor to employee skin rashes. ...

Dec. 5, 2018

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Mobile service saves $46,700 in metalworking fluid system

The Problem: An engine manufacturer had been having trouble with tool life, filtration performance and oil misting. To remedy the problem, the central system was partially discarded and replaced on a routine basis. The systems ranged in size from 8,000 to 40,000 gallons, and, while dumping was helping the problem, fluid costs were unacceptably high. The manufacturer and their contracted CMP asked ...

Mar. 29, 2012

By Valicor® Environmental Services LLC, formerly United Waste Water Services LLC

Case study – oil removal prior to water discharge

Customer: Distributor of industrial gases located in Louisiana, USA. The Problem: Oil and grease from pumps, truck loading stations, and other sites flow through a 2’x 2’ below ground settling basin. Oil and grease discharging to the local wastewater treatment plant. Water discharge limits had oil concentration levels to unacceptably high levels, adversely effects product ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Monlangroup retrofit of Cincinnati “full cycle recycler”

Challenge Manufacturer purchases a recycling system that isn't meeting their need to extend the life of coolant and reduce coolant and disposal costs. Customer Gardner-Denver Industry Compressed Air and Gas, Vacuum and Fluid Transfer Products Tramp Oil Separator Paper Roll Filter Magnetic Bag Filter Cartridge Filter Business Benefits Realized Extends coolant life and reduces new coolant ...

Dec. 8, 2011

By PRAB, Inc

Hahn manufacturing chose oil skimming to remove tramp oils and saved money in the process

Hahn Manufacturing, a family-owned business, decided to skim oil, recycle coolant and help keep its part of the world cleaner. Hahn Manufacturing, located in Cleveland, Ohio, supplies precision prototype and production machined parts for OEMs across the country. The coolant tanks in Hahn's multiple machining centers were being contaminated with tramp oil. Plant manager Gary Ott was concerned ...

Jul. 14, 2009

By Abanaki Corporation

Pratt & Whitney adds 26 Hyde TOS to Middletown facility

Challenge Aircraft engine manufacturer uses non-standard sump sizes which makes it difficult to change out coolant from the sumps and reduce odors and bacteria. Customer Pratt & Whitney Industry Aerospace Products Tramp Oil Separators Automatic Air Sparger Business Benefits Realized Reduces new fluid purchase costs Reduces cost of washwater detergents, heating and disposal ROI in ...

Dec. 8, 2011

By PRAB, Inc

Cleaning up the tramp oil act - Case study

For a year after changing to synthetic coolant, the people at Charles E. Kline Co., Warren, Ohio were plagued by the problems of contamination from tramp oil. Every "home remedy" they could think of was tried. "We shot air into the tank. We ran the level up and tried to glide the tramp oil off with ropes. We even had our men try to scoop it off with their hands. And we were still having to ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil Skimming… No Longer a Luxury - Case study

Tramp oils – hydraulic oil, lubricating oil and greases, and protective metal coatings in coolant – create expensive and frustrating problems. They provide a breeding ground for bacteria and can cause problems ranging from unpleasant odor to employee skin rashes. When tramp oils combine with other contaminants in coolant they can form a sticky substance that clogs lines and sprays. ...

Aug. 9, 2019

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Turning coolant contamination into a profitable oil-reclamation program - Reprinted from Fluid & lubricant ideas - Case study

What started out as an expensive problem of metalworking coolant contamination has been turned into a profitable oil-reclamation program. Van Huffel Tube of Warren, Ohio – a manufacturer of welded tubing – was spending about $3,000 per year in recharging a soluble-oil coolant tank that would become contaminated with tramp lubricating oil. The 1,000 gallon tank had to be recharged ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Coolant Clean-up at Precision Machine Shop

In business since 1928 family owned Hahn Manufacturing Company supplies precision prototype and production machined parts for OEMs across the country. ¡ts main facility in Cleveland, OH handles large precision-machined components for different industries induding power generation, power transmission, steel Foundries and mining. A separate facility in nearby Newbury, OH is committed to precision ...

Oct. 1, 2003

By Abanaki Corporation

Visit Oil Skimmers, Inc. at PMTS 2019 in Cleveland

Presented by the Precision Machined Products Association and co-presented by Production Machining, Products Finishing and Modern Machine Shop, the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) is the only show in North America dedicated to the precision machining industry. PMTS brings together more than 300 exhibitors and 6,000 manufacturing professionals to address product technology, process ...

Mar. 25, 2019

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Four benefits of Removing oil from water in the Steel manufacturing industry

In the steel manufacturing industry, waterborne oil is a pervasive issue. Mill managers, maintenance managers and process engineers are under pressure to keep facilities up and running, and on budget. However, the nature of steel manufacturing poses its own unique set of challenges for effective oil removal. It’s a high capital, continuous process that’s tough on equipment and uses ...

Apr. 15, 2015

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

7 Immediate Changes You’ll See After Implementing Oil Skimming

You don’t have to wait long to see the results. Oil skimming can have an immediate and sustained impact on your business. In fact, a Brill® tube-type oil skimmer can pay for itself within a few months through process efficiency gains, new revenue streams, and reduced equipment and labor costs. In this post, we look at seven key differences you’ll notice right away once you begin ...

Aug. 30, 2018

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.