Fluid Solutions halve capital costs for cutting fluid management systems
Fluid Solutions halve capital costs for cutting fluid management systems
Keywords: Fluid Solutions, Fluids, Costs
Works management wishing to take advantage of the appreciable commercial savings afforded by modern cutting fluid management system, but deterred by the initial capital outlay should contact Fluid Solutions of Manchester.
This company is prepared to help machine shop operators to take their first important step towards permanent, year-on-year savings on their operating costs. The more machines being operated, the greater the potential for cost cutting that can be achieved.
The efficient removal of tramp oil, sludge and other contaminants from cutting fluid, together with the effective mixing, dilution and distribution can extend coolants to many times their normal anticipated lifespan. This not only saves on usage and top-up costs, but also dramatically reduces disposal charges. In addition, machine down-time and labour for cleaning can be drastically cut,with tooling life extended and component corrosion eliminated through consistent cutting fluid monitoring and control. Considerable machine operator benefits are also achieved with the elimination of bacteriological contamination and offensive odours, with a much cleaner and healthier working environment.
A coolant management system could typically have a pay-back time of under 12 months, with a larger machine shop typically showing ongoing annual savings of over 60 per cent on previous operating costs. For companies not convinced, Fluid Solutions are prepared to supply a mobile purifier on loan, suitable for a production unit with up to 20 machines. This can be supplied on a "no cure– no pay" basis, to ensure that the cost effectiveness and performance can be fully demonstrated in a practical trial (Plate 2).
Where initial capital outlay is a problem, the company is also prepared to help by limiting an initial payment to approximately half of the overall equipment and installation cost. The balance can then be covered in stage payments from the savings achieved in operating costs. In essence, the equipment can become self financing from the start of operation, effectively "halving" the book price of the equipment.
Plate 2Typical installation of an Eagle coolant fluid management system from Fluid Solutions. This installation is suitable for up to 89 machines with a 24 h, 7 days per week operation and a fluid processing capacity of 48,000 l/h
Systems can be supplied to suit the number of machines, workload and production requirements of any machine-shop. An analysis of potential savings,with typical examples of successful installations can also be supplied on request from: Fluid Solutions, Birch House, 6 Acresfield Avenue, Audenshaw,Manchester M34 5SY UK. Tel: +44 161 370 6293; Fax: +44 161 370 6293; E-mail: info@fluid41ife.com; Web site: www.fluid41ife.com
