Beloit Corporation Resource Efficiency

In 1992, Beloit-Jones Fiber Finishing Systems Division of Beloit Corporation replaced the water-based coolant used in its metalworking operation with a mineral oil-based coolant. This change has nearly eliminated the need to replace coolant made rancid by tramp oil accumulation. The new coolant more than doubled the life of the cutting machines, which in turn doubled productivity of the plant. Beloit found that the change saved more than $88,000 in coolant purchases and associated machine tooling costs, cutting costs by 28% in the first year and 32% in succeeding years. In addition, the switch eliminated disposal of approximately 5,600 gallons per year of waste coolant.