Coolant recovery
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Application
Our innovative systems reliably separate coolants from chips and components. The recovered coolant can be returned directly to the production cycle. At the same time, the almost dry, single-type chips — with residual moisture below 2% — enable significantly higher sales revenue. With a typical coolant share of 15-25% in untreated chips, the investment in a recovery plant pays off after just a short period of time.
Products
Below you will find our coolant recovery systems. They enable efficient separation and division of chips and KSS and thus make an important contribution to process optimization and resource conservation.
Automation
Steimel offers powerful, automated solutions for recovering coolants — developed to sustainably optimize your manufacturing processes. Our systems increase efficiency, reduce resource consumption and permanently improve the profitability of your production.
Centrifuge systems
The centrifuge is at the heart of every coolant recovery system. Different systems are used to meet the respective requirements — from manually operated batch centrifuges to continuously operating variants and fully automated batch systems. In this way, both small, medium and large volume flows can be processed efficiently and reliably.
Chip & parts cleaning
Our systems are designed to process a wide variety of types of chips — whether short, long or clustered — as well as for bulk material and individual parts. They are suitable for a wide range of materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, lead-free brass, plastics, titanium and many other metallic materials. In this way, they enable flexible and efficient integration into a wide variety of manufacturing environments.
Automatic & manual systems
Whether manually operated or fully automated — we offer centrifuge solutions for a wide range of requirements. Our systems cover a wide range of services: from compact batch centrifuges with a capacity of 12 liters to high-performance systems with a throughput capacity of up to 10 m³ per hour.
Conveyor technology & loading systems
For seamless integration into your production chain, we offer tailor-made transport and delivery solutions — from powerful chip breakers to robust conveyor belts and automated container loading systems. In this way, we ensure a continuous flow of materials and an optimal connection to downstream processes.
Materials
A wide variety of materials are used in the coolant recovery process. Below is a selection of the most commonly used materials. Our systems are individually designed to meet your requirements and can be flexibly adapted to the materials used — for maximum efficiency, process reliability and, if required, separation by type.

Steel

Stainless steel

Aluminum

Brass

Lead-free brass

Cast iron

Bronze

Copper

Tungsten

Titanium

Molybdenum

Plastic
Chip geometry
Machining produces very different types of chips — from short and compact to long, thread-like and tufted structures. The respective chip geometry influences not only process reliability, but also efficiency and handling in the production process. Steimel systems are designed for all geometries and thus ensure safe and reliable processing.

short

long

tufted
Added values
Our coolant recovery systems offer you decisive advantages to optimize your production processes in terms of efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
Reduce operating costs sustainably
Our systems for recovering coolants offer you decisive advantages: They increase the efficiency of your processes, reduce resource consumption and permanently reduce operating costs. At the same time, your employees are noticeably relieved — time-consuming and physically demanding work such as manually shoveling chips is no longer necessary. In this way, you not only improve working conditions, but also increase the efficiency and process reliability of your production.
Higher revenue from drier chips
Chips with low residual moisture achieve significantly higher sales prices on the secondary raw material market — particularly for high-quality materials such as aluminum, brass or titanium. At the same time, the recovery of the coolant (KSS) contained in the process enables it to be reused, which saves additional costs and saves resources. Our systems thus create the basis for an economic and sustainable return to the recyclable material cycle.
Quick return on investment
Our systems usually pay off after just 6 to 24 months — thanks to noticeable savings in consumables, optimised chip recycling and reduced operator effort. An investment that pays off quickly and has a long-term effect.
Stable processes & high plant availability
Automated separation minimizes operating costs, reduces potential sources of error and increases operational safety — even in continuous 24/7 use. In this way, you benefit from stable processes, higher plant availability and low maintenance costs.
Flexible system integration
Whether as an individual plant or as part of a complete system — our modular solutions can be seamlessly integrated into your existing production environment and flexibly adapted to your growing needs. The systems are also designed for use with driverless transport systems (FTS) and thus enable continuous automation of your internal processes. In this way, your processes remain future-proof, efficient and optimally connected.
ESG compliant & eligible
Our systems can reduce oil and emulsion waste by up to 90% — an effective contribution to your sustainability strategy. In addition, government funding programs, such as through BAFA, can financially relieve your investments and speed up implementation.
Environmental protection and sustainability
By recovering cooling lubricants and reducing residual moisture in chips, our systems make an active contribution to environmental protection. Less consumption of fresh oil, pure separation of materials and the reuse of valuable raw materials save resources and strengthen the sustainability of your production.
Pure separation of materials
Our systems enable the reliable separation of different types of chips and materials. In this way, aluminum, steel, brass or other materials can be sorted by type and returned to the recyclable material cycle with maximum revenue. At the same time, further processing is simplified and the basis for sustainable recycling is created.
Contact persons
Do you have any questions about cooling recovery? Then please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to help you.

Technical consulting and sales
Meike Balla
Individual machines

Technical consulting and sales
Markus Vilshöver
System solutions

Technical consulting and sales
Frank Wertenbruch
System solutions


