Frequently asked questions

Briquetting consolidates chips and presses out cutting fluids, which can make scrap easier to handle and prepare for recycling. Reduced exposed surface area can also help during remelting. The value you receive still depends on the metal, its condition, the buyer’s requirements, and market prices.

Whether a binder is needed depends on the alloy, chip characteristics, and required briquette integrity. Discuss your material with ARS. Sample testing can help establish how it compacts and whether preparation or additives are appropriate for the application.

ARS publishes capacities for materials including aluminum, cast iron, steel, brass, and copper chips and turnings. Suitability and throughput depend on the machine and actual material. Ask ARS about other alloys or scrap forms rather than assuming a published capacity applies to them.

The change in bulk depends on chip shape, length, input density, metal, and the resulting briquette. Compare representative loose material with its compacted output when assessing storage and handling. A single volume-reduction ratio should not be treated as a promise for every application.

Briquetting presses fluid out of the chips, but the result depends on the material and process. Do not assume the finished briquette is liquid-free. Review the required output condition and the receiving process’s acceptance and charging requirements with the relevant teams.

Sample testing helps assess how your material compacts and which equipment may suit your operation. Contact ARS before sending material to agree the sample quantity, material information, shipping arrangements, and any testing costs.

Start with your metal type, chip form, scrap volume, fluid content, operating schedule, and buyer requirements. Evaluate potential additional revenue, fluid recovery, and handling changes alongside equipment and operating costs. ARS can help assess the material and equipment; payback is specific to the project.

Recovered coolant generally needs additional processing before reuse. Metal particles and unwanted oils may need to be removed through filtration and separation. The treatment required depends on the fluid, its condition, and your machining process’s quality requirements.

Start with your current recycler or mill. Confirm accepted metal grades, briquette characteristics, fluid and contamination limits, and actual price quotations. Ask ARS about your application and available guidance. Buyer acceptance and a higher selling price should not be assumed.

Maintenance requirements depend on the machine, material, operating hours, and installed options. Follow the instructions for your specific equipment and contact ARS for the applicable service schedule and replacement parts. Have the model and serial number available when discussing maintenance or a change in briquette quality.

Request the current written warranty terms for the equipment you are considering. Confirm the coverage period, covered components, wear-part provisions, labor and travel conditions, and claim procedure with ARS before purchase. Use the terms supplied with your quotation or equipment documentation.

Contact the ARS parts and technical support team with your machine model, serial number, and a description of what you need. Part references, photographs, or details of a change in operation can help the team understand the request.