Briquetter or Wringer?

Two ways to recover cutting fluids. An important difference in the material you keep.

UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE

Remove the fluid.
Decide what comes next.

Both chip wringers and metal briquetters separate cutting fluids from machining scrap. A wringer uses centrifugal force to remove liquid. A briquetter compresses the material, pressing out liquid while forming dense briquettes.

The right approach depends on your chips, throughput, fluid recovery goals, and what happens to the scrap after processing.

CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATION

Chip wringer

Remove fluid while keeping the material as loose chips.

How it works: Spins chips to separate cutting fluids using centrifugal force.
Material after processing: Loose chips and turnings with reduced fluid content.
Fluid recovery: Separated fluid can be collected for further treatment and potential reuse.
What to consider: Chip characteristics, fluid-removal requirements, throughput, and handling of the loose material.

COMPRESSION & FLUID RECOVERY

Metal briquetter

Remove fluid and turn loose material into dense briquettes.

How it works: Uses hydraulic pressure to compact metal scrap and press out cutting fluids.
Material after processing: Dense briquettes that are easier to contain, store, and handle than loose chips.
Fluid recovery: Pressed-out fluid can be collected for further treatment and potential reuse.
What to consider: Material suitability, required capacity, briquette characteristics, and integration with your process.

Recovered fluid still needs the right treatment.

Whichever method you use, recovered coolant may contain fine metal particles and unwanted oils. Filtration and separation may be needed before it is suitable for reuse.

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CHOOSE AROUND YOUR APPLICATION

The process matters
as much as the machine.

Look at the complete scrap stream, from the chips you produce to the material your recycler or melting operation needs.

Your material

Metal type, chip shape, input density, and fluid content affect equipment selection. Sample testing can help assess the approach.

Your recovery goals

Consider fluid recovery alongside material handling, space requirements, and the value of the processed scrap.

Your production process

Required throughput, infeed and discharge arrangements, and available floor space help determine how the equipment fits.

Already using a chip wringer?

Briquetting may still offer value by compacting the processed chips and pressing out remaining liquid. ARS can help evaluate the material and whether another processing step makes sense for your operation.

MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE

Let your material guide the decision.

Talk with ARS about your current process, sample testing, and the equipment that could support your recovery goals.

Discuss your application