Solvent Recycling EquipmentÂ
Industrial solvent recycling offers a reliable and practical solution for those seeking to dispose of solvents used in their cleaning or production processes. This approach eliminates the need for expensive and environmentally hazardous traditional methods of solvent disposal.
Many industries can benefit from solvent recycling equipment, including:
- Painting, refinishing and coating facilities that use paint thinner
- Fabricators
- Transportation industries including shipyards, aircraft maintenance, and vehicle production and repair
- Printing industries
- Manufacturing operations
- Energy support services
- Fiberglass production
- Military support operations
- Environmental service companies
- Furniture makers
- Repair facilities
The Impact of Traditional Solutions
Traditional solvent disposal involves expensive and environmentally hazardous methods. This process relies on incineration or landfilling, which can lead to air and water pollution.
Waste incineration uses mixed municipal solid waste as feedstock, leading to harmful emissions and inadequate waste management practices. Disposing of solvents in landfills makes hazardous chemicals seep into the soil and contaminate groundwater.
Fortunately, solvent washing machines can reclaim and help dispose of waste with minimal impact on the environment, making them superior to traditional solutions.
Alternatives to Solvent Disposal
Solvent Waste Management designs and manufactures solvent recycling equipment that cleans contaminated solvents in such a way that the customer is able to reclaim and reuse solvents again and again, thus saving on both the cost of solvent disposal and the cost of new materials.
The waste from the solvent washer machines consolidates into a more easily handled residue. It can be pulled out of the solvent recycling machine as a fairly solid unit that can easily be transferred to drums or other disposal containers. It is a lot cleaner than the slurry or slush commonly dealt with.
Commonly Recycled Solvents
- Acetone
- Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
- Xylene
- Toluene
- Stoddard Solvent (Varsol)
- Turpentine
- Mineral Spirits (Paint Thinner)
- Alcohol
And Many More
The Solvent Recycler
- Reduces the need to purchase new solvents
- Reduces and simplifies regulatory reporting
- Minimizes on-site storage of hazardous wastes
- Pays for itself within a matter of months
In addition, solvent recycling is the preferred method of disposal by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Industrial solvent recycling is a safe, simple, and environmentally conscious solution. By investing in solvent recycling equipment, businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and save money over time.
