Due to very low quantity of liquid remaining in the briquette, disposal costs are a worst much lower, but in some cases can have a re-sale value. With small volumes of additive swarf it is economically beneficial to dispose of, at the very least. In some cases it can even be sold.

Cooling and lubricant fluid is pressed out during the briquette-making process and returned di- rectly into the cooling and cutting fluid circuit (e.g. central filtration equipment). Cooling and lubri- cant fluid which was previously disposed of to- gether with grinding swarf used to have to be continuously added to the production process. Fluid lost in this way is frequently underestima- ted, the weight ratio can be up to 60%.

With oil approximately 1 – 5 €/l, and emulsion (concentrates) approximately 3 -10 €/l, combined with lower disposal costs due to reduction of weight of swarf to be disposed of (separation of cooling/lubricant fluid and grinding swarf) pay- back can be very quick.

Hygienic and safe storage: elimination of health risks caused by storage of damp grinding swarf (bacteria, strong odour...) Minimalisation of fire risk (no leaking fluids!) Reduced demands in terms of space.