How Seco Tools hit its Recycling Targets
5+ Litres of coolant per bin: How Seco Tools hit its Recycling Targets
Seco Tools – Case Study
Seco Tools is a global engineering business producing cutting tools across industries including aerospace, motorsport, and medical. Operating a high-specification technical centre, the business maintains a strong focus on precision, performance, and shop-floor standards.
The Challenge
Coolant management was identified as a key area for improvement, with fluid loss, mist, and handling impacting both cleanliness and operational efficiency. There was also increasing pressure to meet internal standards and external recycling requirements, including achieving “dry” swarf conditions.
The Solution
Wogaard Coolant Saver & Wogaard Keep-it-Covered System.
Following installation, coolant was recovered directly back into the machine while swarf bins were sealed and controlled. This significantly improved housekeeping, reduced fluid loss, and supported the company’s wider environmental and 5S objectives.
The Results
Coolant was recovered efficiently back into machine sumps, reducing waste and top-ups. Shop-floor cleanliness improved, mist was reduced, and the business achieved its 5S and environmental targets.
Applied in Practice
Environmental and Operational Standards
Coolant management was identified as a key area for improvement, with fluid loss, mist, and handling impacting both cleanliness and operational efficiency. There was also increasing pressure to meet internal standards and external recycling requirements, including achieving "dry" swarf conditions.
Coolant Recovery
Coolant management was identified as a key area for improvement, with fluid loss, mist, and handling impacting both cleanliness and operational efficiency. There was also increasing pressure to meet internal standards and external recycling requirements, including achieving "dry" swarf conditions.
Integrated Bin Cover System
Coolant management was identified as a key area for improvement, with fluid loss, mist, and handling impacting both cleanliness and operational efficiency. There was also increasing pressure to meet internal standards and external recycling requirements, including achieving "dry" swarf conditions.
Improved Housekeeping and Control
Reduced handling, fewer leaks, and improved containment created a cleaner, more controlled working environment aligned with 5S principles.
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