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InsightsA smarter way to handle swarf and grinding sludge.
If you work with grinding or cutting processes, you know how fast sludge adds up—and how much fluid you lose in the process. Instead of losing money and time managing hazardous material, you can compress and dewater it with RUF.
Briquetting reclaims valuable fluids and turns sludge into clean, dense briquettes that are easier to handle and cheaper to dispose of.
Up-front lab testing confirms quality and suitability prior to purchasing a machine.
A modern sludge briquetting machine is good for the environment and your business.
Become a cleaner, safer shop with less waste and more space. Resell sludge briquettes wherever you sell other chips.
Find out how sludge briquetting can pay off for your operations.
- Recover up to 97% of water and oil-based fluids from metal scrap.
- See savings quickly: Reclaiming just 50 gallons of oil worth $15/gallon is $750.
- Transport hazardous materials safely at lower costs.
- Keep waste out of landfills and support sustainability and zero-waste goals.
- Shrink waste to a fraction of its original size and reclaim floor space.
- Create a safer workplace.
Stories from the shop floor
“The most staggering metric was the 19-day payback period—achieved through coolant savings alone.”
Why a RUF sludge briquetting machine delivers high value
- Machines pay for themselves in as little as 12 months.
- Custom system design ensures the highest quality output.
- Autonomous, 24/7 operation keeps labor costs to a minimum.
- Reduce risks, because no artificial binders are used that can lead to combustion or burn off while melting.
RUF sludge briquetting systems work with a variety of metals.
- Hot Rolled Sludge
- Pinion Sludge
- Tin Sludge
- Milled Sludge
- Ring Sludge
How sludge briquetting works
Step 1
Sludge shavings or chips are moved to a pre-charging chamber by a screw conveyor.
Step 2
A pre-charger presses the material into the main pressing chamber.
Step 3
Cutting fluids are removed.
Step 4
The main pressing ram compresses the material into the mold and forms the briquette into its final shape and density.
Step 5
Briquettes are pushed out of the machine one at a time.