Process water

Process water plays a crucial role in many industrial production processes, especially in surface technology. It is used to cool machines, transport materials, control chemical reactions and clean or rinse surfaces.

One of the main applications of process water is the cooling of machines and tools during the machining process. By circulating water in cooling circuits, the operating temperatures of machines and tools are kept at an optimum level to ensure efficient and precise machining. In addition, process water is often used as a carrier medium for materials that need to be transported in suspension. This is particularly important in surface technology, where abrasives, polishing agents or coatings are dissolved or suspended in water in order to be applied to the surfaces to be processed.

Process water is also used to control chemical reactions, particularly in electroplating and chemical surface treatment. It serves as a solvent for electrolytic baths or chemical solutions that are used for coating or finishing surfaces. Process water is also frequently used for cleaning and rinsing surfaces and workpieces. After grinding, polishing or coating, the workpieces are often rinsed in water baths to remove grinding or polishing residues and ensure a clean surface.

The quality and purity of the process water are crucial for the quality of the end products and the efficiency of the production processes. Therefore, water treatment plants are often used to purify, filter and desalinate the water and ensure that it meets the requirements of the respective application. Overall, process water plays a versatile and indispensable role in surface technology and other industrial processes. It is an essential component of many production processes and helps to improve the quality, efficiency and sustainability of manufacturing.