Circularity of Grinding Waste with SKF

SKF’s metal grinding operations generate swarf – a type of debris in the form of a finely powdered metal residue. Waste of this kind and sustainable management are common challenges for industrial companies that engage in metal grinding processes. Swarf is intensified as hazardous waste, leading to increased costs in the deal, adding to the complexity of the waste handling processes. However, the swarf contains around 80% metal content; hence, it is a significant opportunity to create value for the recipient of the swarf if separated from contaminations. We are looking for innovative solutions to improve grinding waste management to align with the stated sustainability goals and limit the associated costs.

SKF is the world’s largest bearing manufacturer, with 17,000 distributors in 130 countries. As a leader in our field, we can offer you a significant reference for your solution and a chance to make a real impact at a large scale. We are constantly looking for innovative solutions that can help us make our production processes even more effective in terms of the environmental footprint and the associated cost structure. The applications could be used on-site at SKF or through a third-party network. We want to work together and share our industry knowledge to provide valuable learnings, enabling your company to further opportunities within the industry.