In case of problems with the lower water authority and discharge regulations

In particular, the release of the smallest copper particles into the wastewater system after water jet cutting poses a problem for wastewater treatment. Due to the antibacterial effect of copper, bacteria that serve as driving forces in well-functioning wastewater treatment plants are killed.

The use of SDS blocks represents an environmentally friendly method of wastewater treatment that prevents the release of microparticles.

SDS blocks are specifically designed for use in water basins. They contain a natural organic material that continuously releases its active substances into the water flow.

The „self-dosing sedimentation blocks“ bind the finest particles (0.5 µ) from garnet sand as well as stone or granite flour and heavy metals such as iron, chromium, nickel, and copper from the wastewater of water jet cutting systems.

SDS blocks are self-dosing and self-limiting and reduce TSS/NTUs, abrasives, stone and granite dust, and heavy metals.

Simulated flocculation test of wastewater from a waterjet system, with (right) and without SDS-material added

How to use SDS-Blocks:

Take a product and place it in a straight line about 10 – 40 cm from the outlet of the water basin of the cutting machine. Attach it to a sword or similar in the cutting basin with the two strings. The product must be completely submerged in water.

On the way to the Big Bag container, the active ingredients of the product bind almost all suspended solids. For the metallic substances such as iron, copper, chromium, nickel and cobalt there is no escape into the environment. The water at the exit of the Big Bag container is clear and has a very low content of suspended solids.

However, the product loses its functionality in combination with other chemicals!

Technical Details:

  • 300 – 500 m³ water treated per block
  • Optimal flow velocity: 20 – 100 cm/sec
  • Temperature range: 2° – 99° C
  • pH-range: 3 – 12
  • Solids content: 0,1 – 2 %

The handling of SDS-Blocks is very simple and the drainage water can easily be reused!