CENTRIFUGE RECYCLING FOR METAL PARTS DEBURRING
A unique, self-cleaning centrifuge system that automatically separates fine particulate from water-based solutions in most metal parts deburring equipment is detailed in new literature from the manufacturer, ALMCO KleenTec, Inc. (Albert Lea, MN).
The revolutionary system, which can be purchased with new equipment or retrofitted to nearly any deburring machine in the field, solves long-standing, costly recycling problems and significantly improves cleaning performance, according to company engineers. In addition, it produces waste in the form of clay-type material that is environmentally safe and has no special removal or disposal restrictions.
The new literature points to a choice of single-stage and dual-stage models — the SSC-40 and the DSC-40, respectively. The former handles most small vibratory finishing applications with either plastic or ceramic media. The latter is required for even higher efficiency cleaning, leaving water almost in its original clear state.
The SSC model processes up to 40 gal of incoming liquid per hour. The filtered liquid can be sent back to the machine for reuse or can be sent to drain, depending on the application. Residue removed from the liquid is automatically discharged to a container for disposal as solid waste. The dual-stage DSC model, which incorporates two centrifuge units, is a closed loop system with liquid automatically passing from the first to the second for further cleaning. It can handle waste material from more than one deburring machine (or machine tool), also processing up to 40 gallons of incoming liquid per hour.
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