
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 dont 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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