In the face of the increasingly publicised effects of biocides upon biodiversity and, along with it, our climate, Houghton International is undertaking a renewed push for companies to embrace FluidWorker.
FluidWorker is the very latest in innovative bacteria control for the world of industrial metalworking, allowing for the safe recycling of industrial process fluids, with the ability to reduce bacteria populations by up to 99.9% within hours.
Making use of UV light to affect the DNA of bacteria which develop within process fluids, rendering them unable to replicate, FluidWorker negates the need for toxic and increasingly restricted and expensive biocides.
By embracing the use of UV technology through FluidWorker, companies can take a major step towards Industry 4.0, reduce their impact upon our environment and protect their workforce.
“FluidWorker is the ultimate answer to manufacturer’s biocide woes.” Lee Bowditch, EMEA Business Development Director of Fluid Intelligence Solutions, comments.
“The unit is able to reduce bacteria levels without the use of harmful biocides and, along with Houghton International’s Fluid Intelligence programme, holds the potential to allow the metalworking industry to revolutionise its processes and massively reduce its environmental impact.”
Under European law, the use of biocides is strictly regulated due to the known impact of their usage upon microorganisms and the potential for human and environmental harm if used improperly.
In light of this, it is increasingly recommended that manufacturers find biocide-free ways to control bacteria populations within their process fluids. This allows them to avoid legal restrictions while simultaneously reducing their environmental footprint and protecting their staff.
Developed by Wallenius Water Innovation and exclusively supplied by Houghton International, the FluidWorker is available from just £155 per month, having the ability to support manufacturers immediately without any costly outlay.
Houghton International hopes to be able to slow the decline in biodiversity by encouraging large manufacturers to adopt FluidWorker as a green alternative to chemical biocides.
About Houghton International
Houghton International is a global leader in delivering advanced metalworking fluids and services for the automotive, aerospace, metals, mining, machinery, offshore and beverage industries. Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Houghton operates research, manufacturing and office locations in 33 countries around the world delivering solutions that increase productivity, reduce operating costs and improve product quality for our customers. Houghton International is a subsidiary of Gulf Oil International, which is owned by the Hinduja Group of Companies.
