Inter-Source: Fluid Handling

Fluid management is an essential part of chip management in that reclaiming fluids provides a rapid ROI, as well as substantial environmental benefits. It has two general components – handling the fluid (its capture, transport and containment), and filtering it. Inter-Source fluid handling ensures capture and containment from any point in and throughout the entire reclamation process, and is typically an essential function supporting pucking (chip densification).

This list includes some of the fluid handling systems Inter-Source has engineered for clients:

Bold indicates an Inter-Source Exclusive.

1. Oil Pump-Back System
2. Drag Conveyor Settling Tank
3. Sump Pump System
4. Satellite Fluid Management
5. Flume Handling System

1. Oil Pump-Back System

Oil pump-back system to return reclaimed fluids.

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2. Drag Conveyor Settling Tank

Drag conveyor settling tank utilizing steam-generated heat to reduce viscosity and therefore aid in removal of fines.

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3. Sump Pump System

In a similar application, a sump pumping system evacuates chips and coolant from the machining center, piping them directly into an overhead pipe network to a central coolant filter.

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4. Satellite Fluid Management

Satellite fluid management equipment utilizes a lengthy drag conveyor to collect scrap from four CNC machining centers. Coolant is separated and pumped (overhead) to a central coolant filter while chips are collected regionally and transported for further processing.

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5. Flume Handling System

Flume shredder sizing chips at the end of a coolant flume before the chips/coolant slurry are pumped back to a central coolant filter.

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