So what's the big deal with solvent recyclers? Are they worth the investment? Do they actually work? ... well the answer is a resounding yes !
A number of factors have all combined to make solvent recyclers the product of the moment for paint shops and heavy paint / solvent users throughout industry - Why?
Solvent is on the Government's hit list - they produce VOC's which damage the earth and incoming levy's and penalties for using too much of them.
Local Authorities already distribute VOC targets per business if you rise above them, you'll need an expensive license, so the incentive to keep VOC's low. For the purchasing department there is a crisis of upwards rising prices, if solvent purchasing can be reduced then that takes one less headache away.
A solvent recycler's main purpose is as you might expect to recover solvent used in a business. Anything from gunwash lines, to paint thinning and general cleaning creates solvent waste. Via the process below the machine recovers as much solvent as possible which can then be reused to clean guns and lines once more.
This recovered figure can reach as high as 98% of what goes in! If 98% is being recovered you can reduce your purchasing costs for solvent, this reduces your VOC levels and even reduces your storage and waste collection costs...a win all round.
Get a view of how a solvent recycler actually works below from setup to the distillation cycle and the end product. Alternatively watch the UNIC video to see how this process works live.
The UK Government is desperately trying to stimulate trade and one way they have given provision for this is via capital equipment to support businesses.
Usually you buy capital equipment like solvent recyclers or can crushers claiming 100% of the capital back against your tax bill as capex. Currently the Govt has topped that up so that you can buy your equipment and receive a further 30% off your tax bill a total of 130%!! When you couple this tax saving with a solvent recyclers primary function to reduce solvent purchasing costs, a company can recoup the initial investment in under 5 months. Read more about the Government's Super Tax Deduction Scheme Here.
Up to 95% solvent recovered
25 Ltr / 60 Ltr capacity Solvent recycling machines
Economic to run
Vastly reduces solvent waste disposal costs
Reduces solvent purchases
In many cases reduces VOC consumption below licensing level
Low Maintenance
Explosion proof controls
Automatic operation
Stainless steel construction
Regeneration cycle 5-7 hours
Flame proof construction
Fully certified to EEXd standards
Improved environmental activities
Reduces health and safety risk
Wall mounted transfer pump for filling – optional
ATEX Compliant
Solvent recyclers aren't just about solvent cost savings they provide a full circle of time, waste, VOC and product savings for your company. Here are the hard facts;
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