Elcowire Helsingborg
At Elcowire in Helsingborg, Helios Innovations installed a local purification system that purifies process water from emulsions, enabling water reuse in production.
Helsingborg, Sweden
Process water from Elcowire's emulsions was previously transported to external incineration at high costs and significant environmental impact. Efficient management was needed to reduce fresh water consumption.
A local system that treats up to 1,000 m³ of process water per year from two production streams. Using low-temperature evaporation, water is separated from contaminants. After treatment, up to 950 m³ of water is returned to production with remaining isopropanol that reduces the need for new chemicals.
1,000 m³
process water treated per year
≤95%
waste volume reduction
3 m³/day
treatment capacity
≤950 m³
water returned to production
2025
production start
What We Achieved
Circular water use
Up to 95% of the process water is purified and returned directly to production, which drastically reduces the need for fresh water.
Reduced transportation
By concentrating the waste, the need for transportation is reduced, which saves both costs and CO₂ emissions.
Chemical Savings
The treated water retains residual isopropanol, reducing the need to purchase new chemicals and further lowering operating costs.
A more sustainable production flow
By treating emulsions on-site and recovering water on-site, Elcowire has transformed a costly waste stream into a circular resource flow.
The installation demonstrates how steel mills and foundries can reduce their environmental footprint while lowering operating costs, a model for sustainable industrial waste management.
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