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RUF Briquetting Systems

Grinding sludge press

Efficient processing of grinding sludge

Our grinding sludge press forms briquettes from grinding sludge, recovering expensive cooling lubricants, such as oil or emulsion, in the process. These may actually account for more than 50% of the starting material.

The special briquetting technique used for grinding sludge is based on a special construction, developed by RUF, which has been technically adapted to deal with this particularly abrasive material. Due to its compact structure, the grinding sludge press can easily be incorporated into existing production processes and is suitable for 24h operation.

Industriemaschine mit großem Trichter, Bedienpult und verschiedenen Rohren und Hydraulikkomponenten, die für die Verarbeitung oder Verdichtung von Materialien konzipiert ist. Das Bedienfeld verfügt über eine digitale Anzeige und beschriftete Tasten.
Zwei unterschiedlich große zylindrische Graphitblöcke liegen auf einer glatten, weißen Fläche; der größere Zylinder befindet sich links, der kleinere rechts.
Zwei große industrielle Flüssigkeitsbehälter sind durch Schläuche mit einer Metallbearbeitungsmaschine in einer hell erleuchteten Fabrikumgebung verbunden. Auf dem Etikett des einen Behälters steht "Schwall aus der Presse" auf Deutsch.
Nahaufnahme einer Industriemaschine mit Metallrollen und tropfender Flüssigkeit, möglicherweise Öl oder Kühlmittel, die sich in einer Metallwanne darunter sammelt. Die Maschine scheint Materialien zu verarbeiten oder herzustellen.

Advantages

  • Recovery of expensive cooling lubricants – oil or emulsion
  • Reduction in the amount to be disposed of
  • Savings in logistics and transport
  • Compact construction
  • More than 35 years’ experience

Briquetting grinding sludge – recovering cooling lubricants

In addition to the recycling of grinding sludge, the recovery of cooling lubricant also results in significant savings. Costs are cut to a considerable degree thanks to the reduction in the amount of grinding sludge to be disposed of. Grinding sludge briquettes may also be classed as “non-hazardous waste”, although the agreement of the local authorities needs to be obtained.

Briquetting ensures a more sustainable, cleaner workplace. Depending on customer requirements, we offer grinding sludge presses for throughputs between 40 and 350 kg per hour.

“As expected, everything went really well with the RUF 1200: appointments, machine, service - we remain a loyal RUF customer.”

Max Weihele
CEO at Weihele Holz GmbH

"RUF helped us a lot here with a complete solution. Operation couldn't be easier: switch on, run, switch off."

Peter Brenner
Technical Manager at Bauwerk Group

"After purchasing our first RUF briquette press, we decided in favour of RUF again for all subsequent systems - we were completely satisfied right from the start. We particularly appreciate the reliable after-sales service: the systems run stably and the service team is quick to respond to any problems."

Markus Schober
COO at Hammerer Aluminium Industries

"The realisation of our new project is challenging due to the limited space available. But RUF was able to solve all the technical challenges in advance."

Ralph Fritz
Machine and system planner at Everllence (formerly: MAN Energy Solutions)

“The systems are running very reliably, and briquette sales have always been excellent”

Karl Kaufmann
Operations manager at Scheucher Holzindustrie GmbH

"Our successful collaboration with RUF began in 2002; as a globally recognized leader in briquetting technology, RUF has always been a reliable and supportive partner through both market highs and lows. Sharing the same business philosophy has helped us achieve our common goals even faster.”

Lena Kozmenkova
Executive SIA RMP, Latvia

"We’ve worked with RUF Briquetting Systems since 1996, and over the years, the partnership has consistently delivered on quality, reliability, and support. RUF is a brand we trust—professional, responsive, and committed to excellence—making it a valued long-term partner for Recycling Technologies Group."

Lachlan Esplin
Director of Sales & Marketing at Recycling Technologies Group Pty Ltd Australien

“We’re proud to include RUF briquetting presses in our portfolio — known for their high quality, low maintenance, fast ROI, and outstanding support from RUF’s Commercial and Technical teams. Since our partnership began in 2018, numerous Brazilian companies have trusted RUF for durable and efficient waste management solutions.”

Eduardo da Silva
Vertriebsleiter bei EUROLATINA Brazil

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Your contacts

Roland Ruf Managing Director

More than 15 years in the company, managing director for more than 10 years

Wolfgang Ruf Managing Director

More than 30 years in the company, managing director for more than 10 years

Bernd Ellenrieder Sales Management

More than 15 years experience in briquetting at RUF

Berthold Golsner Sales & IT

More than 20 years experience in briquetting at RUF

Rita Behringer Sales & logistic

More than 15 years experience in briquetting at RUF

Stefan Schulz Sales & project management

15 years sales experience, more than 2 years at RUF

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for the purchase of a briquetting press to pay for itself?

Amortisation periods can be less than three years, in certain cases even less than 1 year. However, the amortisation period depends on the material to be made into briquettes and the quantity. Thanks to the reduction in volume, costs for transport, storage and handling are cut. The amortisation period can be further reduced through the sale of the briquettes and the recovery of coolants.  

What is the smallest amount of chips that makes briquetting worthwhile?

Briquetting can be worthwhile even with very small quantities of chips. Briquette presses with a lower throughput should be considered here. Depending on the material, our systems can make economic sense in these cases too. Our specialists will be happy to advise you!

What are the price categories for the machines?

The costs of a briquette press depend on various factors, such as the starting material, required throughput and briquette density. Our experts will be happy to advise you on a one-to-one basis and can draw up a non-binding quote.