R D CASTINGS INVEST INTO THE ENVIROMENT

Eliminate effluent with the help of
Wheelabrator Group
Reducing Environmental Impact
Pressure diecastings and precision machining specialists, RD Castings Ltd, has
successfully reduced its impact on the local environment thanks to a new installation
from Wheelabrator Group.
Six months after taking delivery of a Wheelabrator Group centrifugal effluent treatment
plant (ZM03-FL), no effluent material whatsoever has been discharged to drain by
RD Castings Ltd - significantly exceeding their environmental requirements.
The company has always strictly adhered to local water authority limits on the
release of effluent material, but was keen to further improve its processes.
Wheelabrator Group was the obvious choice for Managing Director, Mike Pateman
due to its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of surface preparation
solutions and dedication to providing quality products and services.
Taking a Proactive Approach
Mike says: “Our local water authority contacted us back in 2006 to advise of the
new criteria being implemented to minimise levels of effluent material released into
the foul sewer. New levels were enforced in December 2007, with a further 50%
reduction in limits to follow in December 2009.
“At that time we were already complying with the levels enforced in December 2007,
but decided to take a proactive approach and reduce our effluent levels further in
order to comply with the December 2009 limits as soon as possible. We contacted
Wheelabrator Group for advice on how to improve effluent treatment for our existing
vibratory finishing cell as soon as we became aware of the new criteria.”
A Positive Outcome
Wheelabrator Group carried out a demonstration of the ZM03-FL centrifugal effluent
treatment plant, using effluent collected from RD Casting’s own machines. Samples
were taken and supplied to the local water authority for analysis. Tests showed
the best results were achieved using flocculation and then centrifuge treatment,
producing samples significantly within the 2009 consent limits.
Mike continues: “We’re proud to have reduced our effluent discharge to such an
extent that in the first six months of use to date no effluent whatsoever has been
discharged to drain – a really positive outcome for both our business and the local
environment.”
Customer Focused Solutions
Darren Rimmer, Area Sales Manager, Vibro & Air at Wheelabrator Group, said:
“At Wheelabrator Group we are committed to providing customers, both existing
and new, with solutions to their problems which fit with their current systems and
machines. We look closely at how our processes impact on the environment and
work with clients to minimise their effect wherever possible.”
In addition to compact manual units, the range of effluent treatment units available
from Wheelabrator Group also includes fully automatic systems suitable for use
with larger and multiple machines. Specific recommendations and free trials can be
arranged by contacting Wheelabrator Group’s Surface