WORKING TOGETHER
BWT & Pentair

Pentair approached BWT through Certas Lubri­cant Solu­tions, an inde­pen­dent lubri­cants distrib­utor, after expe­ri­encing signif­i­cant water-​​related chal­lenges that were affecting produc­tion. Cutting tools were wearing down far more quickly than expected, increasing replace­ment costs and leading to addi­tional down­time. At the same time, poor water quality was causing scale build-​​up within cutting equip­ment and coolant baths, further compro­mising perfor­mance. Their existing filtra­tion system could not deliver the level of water quality required for modern preci­sion machining processes.

As a result, the busi­ness was facing reduced effi­ciency, higher consum­able usage and avoid­able oper­a­tional disrup­tions.

BWT engi­neers visited Pentair’s facility to assess the issues directly. During the site visit they carried out a compre­hen­sive inspec­tion of the existing water treat­ment system and conducted on-​site water quality testing. The results confirmed that the current setup was unable to achieve the level of water purity required for the company’s cutting oper­a­tions. Following this assess­ment, a new system was spec­i­fied to improve tool protec­tion and prevent further scale forma­tion.

Based on Pentair's oper­a­tional require­ments, BWT UK designed and proposed a complete system upgrade centred around the BWT MOVE Power system. This solu­tion delivers high-​quality deminer­alised water suit­able for sensi­tive machining appli­ca­tions, signif­i­cantly improving scale control to protect coolant baths and cutting equip­ment. By providing consis­tent water quality, the system supports extended tool life and ensures more stable, reli­able produc­tion processes.

Since the instal­la­tion of the BWT MOVE Power system, Pentair has reported substan­tial oper­a­tional improve­ments. Cutting tools are now lasting signif­i­cantly longer, reducing both replace­ment costs and down­time. Scale build-​​up within machinery and coolant systems has been greatly reduced, resulting in cleaner equip­ment and lower main­te­nance demands. The use of higher-​​purity water has also extended the inter­vals between coolant bath refills, improving coolant stability and overall lifespan. With consis­tent water quality now in place, machining processes are running more effi­ciently and predictably.

By replacing an outdated treat­ment setup with the BWT MOVE Power system, Pentair has signif­i­cantly enhanced machining perfor­mance, lowered consum­able costs, and created a more effi­cient and reli­able produc­tion envi­ron­ment. The collab­o­ra­tion between Pentair, Certas Lubri­cant Solu­tions, and BWT UK high­lights the direct impact that high-​quality water treat­ment can have on modern engi­neering oper­a­tions. BWT continues to main­tain regular commu­ni­ca­tion to ensure any future water treat­ment needs are quickly iden­ti­fied and taken care of.