Metalwork fabrication generates a significant amount of scrap metal in the form of chips and shavings. Where traditionally disposing of and transporting metal scrap was both financially and logistically problematic, the introduction of a briquetting press has opened up a wealth of possibilities. LSG Machine Tools would like to expand on how these machines can improve efficiency, reduce costs and start your contribution towards environmental sustainability.
Briquetting Presses Are Simple to Operate
A briquetting press is a heavy-duty machine that has been uniquely designed to compress large quantities of scrap metal into compact, briquette blocks of varying shapes. The scrap metal is fed through the machine to a pre-charging chamber where the metal is pressed. Oil- and water-based cutting fluids are then removed from the chips and shavings which are further compressed into a uniformed mould by a metal ram.
Getting Value for Your Scrap
These modern metal marvels will have you saving money from day one. The many benefits of a briquetting press can be summed up as follows:
- By removing the cutting fluids during pressing, you can recover the expense of oils, lubricants and coolants through reuse.
- Briquettes take up less space than loose scrap metal reducing storage and transport costs.
- Being denser and easier to handle, loading and unloading are simple, and you can fetch better prices from scrap dealers.
- As briquetting reduces the need for virgin metal extraction, you are meeting your sustainability goals by aiding in conserving resources and at the same time minimising your carbon footprint.
Instead of throwing your scrap metal away or sweeping it into the corners where it will gather dust and rust, use a briquetting press and put a new spin on scrap metal recycling that can be beneficial to your bottom line.
Your Sustainable Scrap Metal Solution
A briquetting press is a valuable asset for any metal working industry taking bulky scrap and transforming it into compact, high-value money earners. If you are looking for ways to optimise the handling of your scrap metal and, when doing so, add a couple of zeros to your profit margin, perhaps you need to consider investing in a briquetting press. If you are interested in how this piece of machinery can benefit your metalworking business, simply contact LSG Machine Tools.