Solvent Recovery System

Grintek's solvent recovery system — also known as a hydrocarbon distillation recovery machine or solvent reclaim unit — is a standalone industrial system designed to purify and regenerate spent hydrocarbon or organic solvent from cleaning processes, returning it to usable condition for continuous reuse.
As solvent cleaning systems consume and contaminate cleaning fluid over time, the dissolved oils, particulates, and degradation byproducts progressively reduce cleaning effectiveness and increase disposal costs. Without a recovery unit, spent solvent must be collected and disposed of as hazardous waste — generating ongoing operational expense and environmental liability. GTK's solvent recovery system eliminates this waste stream by reclaiming up to 95% of used solvent through a controlled distillation process.
The system operates by heating contaminated solvent to its evaporation point under controlled conditions. Clean solvent vapor rises and is condensed back into liquid form for reuse, while oils, resins, and non-volatile contaminants remain in the distillation chamber as concentrated residue for periodic collection. The entire process is fully automated, requiring minimal operator intervention.
As a dedicated solvent recovery system manufacturer and supplier, Grintek designs these units for direct integration with GTK solvent cleaning machines — including single-tank hydrocarbon vacuum cleaners, multi-stage ultrasonic degreasing lines, and vapor degreaser equipment — as well as for retrofitting to existing solvent cleaning systems from other manufacturers.
Key benefits of GTK's solvent reclaim systems include significantly lower solvent consumable costs, elimination of large-volume waste liquid discharge, reduced VOC emissions for environmental compliance, and consistent cleaning solvent quality throughout production. Contact Grintek to specify the right solvent recovery unit capacity and configuration for your cleaning system.