Biological Activity in Metalworking Fluids

Bacterial activity contributes to most of the prominent problems (stink, rust, poor tool life, dermatitis, respiratory ailments) in metalworking fluids. Bacteria feed on the useful molecules in the fluids and leave organic acids as waste (a souring process akin to familiar processes in milk or wine). Contaminants that accumulate as a natural part of metalworking operations (waste oils, suspended particles) are the chief promoters of bacterial activity. When the fluids become sufficiently ineffective and/or offensive, they must be discarded---an increasingly expensive operation.

The BioTech Zero Waste System approach to managing metalworking fluids is centered on controlling bacterial activity and thus preventing the problems underlined above. Note that the key word is prevent. This is a simple, integrated approach administered with only a few minutes per day.

Zero Waste includes using BioTech products to limit bacterial activity. More importantly, it includes training and ongoing support. You would be frustrated if you bought a computer and then found that it was without software, training was unavailable and with no help when things don’t go well. Similarly, buying equipment to service chemicals in your plant without these servicing components will lead to frustration.

BioTech is the inventor and first promoter of Zero Waste in coolants. While application of the concept is effective in achieving regulatory compliance, the real motivator is that it saves money---in big chunks.

Some of the areas in which savings can be expected are: Disposal, chemical purchases, tool life, and coolant related labor. You will have a healthier, more pleasant environment in which to work.  Zero Waste is surprisingly inexpensive.

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