Water Recycling & Stone Countertops – How To Unleash the Power!

Whether you’re running multiple CNCs, about to get your first one, or haven’t dipped your toe in yet, water recycling in the stone industry – and specifically the realm of stone countertop production – is all about efficiency and sustainability.

We all know that water recycling systems provide a constant supply of clean water. It’s crucial for our stone production machinery. We all know that our machines rely heavily on water for cooling and lubrication during the cutting process. Without a reliable water source, our machines can overheat, causing damage and reducing their lifespan.

An endless supply of clean water helps maintain machine efficiency and longevity.

But are you really making the right choice when it comes to that clean water supply?

Efficiency and sustainability are two critical components that can make or break any business. 

It’s this quest for efficiency and sustainability that drives significant advancements in our industry’s tech… 

Even so, water management is one of the most overlooked yet obvious areas in a fab shop’s operation where efficiency and sustainability can intersect.

Today, we’re diving deep into the wealth of transformative benefits that water recycling in the stone industry can offer. We’ll cover off cost savings to environmental impact reduction, and how water recycling can revolutionise your workshop operations.

The Cost-Saving Magic of Water Recycling in the Stone Industry

The first and most immediate benefit of implementing a water recycling system is the significant cost savings on city water. 

City water is not just a utility; it’s a substantial expense that can eat into your profit margins. 

By recycling and reusing water within your workshop, you can drastically reduce this overhead cost.

Imagine this… Instead of continually paying for thousands of gallons of water each month, you pay once for a water recycling system. This system then continuously recycles and repurposes the water already in use. You’re instantly slashing your monthly water expenditure. 

Added to that, a closed-loop system eliminates waste or discharge from the process. This means you’re reducing further costs associated with waste disposal and treatment. 

Choose a system with minimal maintenance and you’re making an investment that pays for itself over and over again, time after time… And it continues to save you money.

But how do you know you’re making the right choice?

A New Generation of Water Recycling Systems

The stone industry has for too long been dogged by poor, second-rate options when it comes to recycling your water for your stone countertop production. 

Ineffective, inefficient and downright filthy, the cheapest and sadly the default option has been a filter press. 

You’ll know some poor unfortunate that’s had one… Or worse, you’ve been unlucky enough to have one yourself. So you’ll at least have heard the constant grumbles and grousing from the guys responsible for operating and cleaning it.

The theory sounds great, and simple… But in this day and age of engineered stone, the cakes don’t ever drop out like the salesman told you. Instead the slurry just clogs up the press and no amount of expansion can ever get you anything more than sludgy grey water.

That being said, if you were sold on making a solid investment, there was always a top-shelf option with the innovations from Turrini in Italy. 

Available in the UK and US through Turrini UK and Turrini USA respectively, a Turrini water recycling system always represented the future of water management and water recycling in stone production.

Premium systems do come with premium price tags though, and whilst a Turrini system is still the pinnacle for many, there’s also now another option with Stone Industry Group’s Clearly system.

A Turrini and a Clearly – and many other systems – rely on a closed loop to constantly work on the cleanest of water.

Embracing the Closed-Loop System in Water Recycling

The concept of a closed-loop system is a powerful one. In essence, it means that there is no waste water or discharge from the process. Your water is recycled and reused, hammering down your waste disposal and treatment costs.

For example, the water used in cutting and polishing stone countertops obviously contains stone dust/slurry and other particulates. 

Discharging this water properly requires specialised treatment, which can be costly and time-consuming. 

With an efficient and sustainable water recycling system, this water is filtered and cleaned, ready to be reused in the production process, eliminating the need for expensive discharge treatments. 

And instead of caking up your filter press, both the Turrini and Clearly systems will both discharge the slurry into specially designed bags that allow the water to sweat out for recycling. That way you’re keeping only the sludge in the bag which can simply be forked off the frame and skipped.

Water Recycling for the Stone Industry: A Step Towards Sustainability

Beyond the economic benefits, water recycling for stone production is a step towards sustainable and responsible manufacturing. 

It helps stone companies clean up their act by minimising waste and reducing their environmental footprint. 

Such initiatives are increasingly important in today’s world, where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a business imperative.

In Conclusion: Embracing Water Recycling in the Stone Industry

As we face global challenges like water scarcity and climate change, solutions like water recycling for stone production become increasingly relevant. 

Not only does it provide economic advantages to your bottom line, but it also contributes to a greener and more sustainable future.

Incorporating a water recycling system in your stone countertop production process is not just a smart business move; it’s a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, and a big step towards responsible manufacturing. 

Invest in a water recycling system, and watch as your workshop transforms into a model of efficiency and sustainability.

Start your journey to cost savings and sustainability now, and let Stone Industry Group guide you along the way. Open the conversation by emailing office@sig.ltd or calling us.

So when is now the best time to embrace water recycling and transform the future of the stone industry, and your shop along with it?