Gold recovery: Avoid precious metal losses, secure value

Gold is expensive. Any loss hurts, whether in electroplating plants, electronics manufacturing, or jewelry makers. Every day, valuable money is lost through rinse water, dust, or process residues. With professional gold recovery, you can maximize your production process and turn losses into measurable yield.

Recognize and specifically avoid gold losses

In almost every facility dealing with precious metals, losses occur. Gold particles end up in rinse water, accumulate in filter residues, or float as fine dust through the air. What seems insignificant at first glance adds up to considerable material values over weeks and months.
Those who do not act pay twice: high raw material costs for new gold and increasing disposal costs for contaminated waste.

Proper gold recovery secures these valuable materials back. You increase your material yield, reduce purchase costs, and improve the environmental balance of your operation.

Gold recovery methods for different sources of loss

Depending on the type and origin of the gold losses, different methods are used. These methods specifically address the areas where gold disappears from production.

Electrolytic recovery: Extract gold from liquids

This method is ideally suited for process baths or rinsing waters with higher gold concentrations. Through a controlled current flow, gold ions selectively deposit on a cathode. The advantage: you recover pure gold that can be further processed with little effort.

Ion exchange: Bind gold from diluted solutions

Ion exchange resins capture dissolved gold ions from aqueous solutions. This method is particularly effective at low concentrations. After loading, the gold is chemically extracted from the resins and recovered. This method can be easily integrated into existing water treatment plants.

Mechanical suction: Capture gold dust directly at the source

Many companies lose gold without noticing. Fine gold dust is dispersed into the air during polishing, grinding, or coating and settles on machines, floors, and surfaces. The result: labor-intensive cleaning, safety risks, and gold losses. This is where suction technology comes into play.

Goldvac models: Suitable suction solutions for every gold recovery

Gold dust is one of the most common, yet often underestimated, sources of loss in precious metal processing. Especially during grinding, polishing, or coating, the finest particles are generated that disperse in the air and settle on surfaces. The Goldvac system offers a customized solution for industrial gold recovery through suction. It combines powerful filtration technology with robust construction and easy handling.

Goldvac model	Filtration technology	Container volume	Airflow	Feature
Goldvac 103M TC	Multi-stage filtration with electrostatic filter	9 liters	170 m³/h	Particularly space-saving, ideal for small areas
Goldvac 203M TC	Multi-stage filtration with electrostatic filter	30 liters	340 m³/h	More power, longer operating times without container change
Goldvac 104	Mechanical filtration with large filter system	30 liters	300 m³/h	Robust construction, ideal for high dust loads
Goldvac 204	Mechanical filtration with high-performance filter	60 liters	600 m³/h	Highest suction power, especially for continuous use and large amounts

Technical highlights of all models

Material: Robust stainless steel housing for durable industrial use
Filter efficiency: High separation performance even for finest gold particles
Easy emptying: Practical collection containers for safe gold recovery
Mobility: All models are mobile and flexible in use
Power supply: Models with 230 volts or 400 volts, depending on power requirements

Benefits of gold recovery: More than just cost savings

Reduction of raw material costs

By recovering gold from wastewater, exhaust air, or dust, you reduce the need for expensive new material. The costs of purchasing gold decrease significantly.

Protection against hidden material losses

Gold losses often occur unnoticed over long periods. With systematic recovery, even the smallest amounts can be reliably reclaimed, preventing unnecessary losses.

Reduction of disposal costs

Gold-containing waste must be disposed of as hazardous waste, incurring additional costs. Through prior recovery of precious metals, the disposal volume and thus the disposal costs are reduced.

Improvement of workplace safety

Gold dust in the air not only represents economic loss but also affects air quality in production. Targeted suction improves working conditions and reduces fine dust exposure for your employees.

Compliance with environmental regulations

Many authorities require proof of environmentally sound disposal and recovery of precious metals. With professional gold recovery, you meet these requirements without additional effort.

Image gain through sustainable production

Customers and business partners increasingly value resource conservation and sustainability. With effective gold recovery, you strengthen your environmental profile and enhance your attractiveness as a responsible producer.

Typical areas of application

Gold losses occur wherever gold is processed or coated. Systematic recovery is worthwhile in all industries that use precious metals.

Electroplating plants: Gold particles enter the waste stream through rinse water or exhaust air. Recovery reduces material losses and disposal costs.
Electronics manufacturing: During the gilding of printed circuit boards or connector contacts, particles are lost in air and water. Extraction and filtration recover these shares.
Jewelry production: Fine gold dust is generated during grinding and polishing. With Goldvac systems, they can be collected directly at the source.
Recycling companies: When processing old materials with precious metal content, recovery enables a higher yield of raw materials.
Research institutions: In labs and pilot plants, gold recovery protects valuable testing materials and reduces operating costs.

What sets us apart

Individual consultation with a focus on your processes

We analyze your production processes in detail and recommend the solution that fits your specific situation.

Technical planning and integration

Our experts ensure that the gold recovery is optimally integrated into your existing systems.

Delivery and professional installation

We handle the entire commissioning and ensure that everything works smoothly from the start.

Training your staff

We show your employees how to use the system efficiently and maximize recovery.

Long-term support and service

From maintenance to spare parts supply, we support you throughout the entire life of your system.

Contact

Do you want to know how much gold you are currently losing unnoticed? Or would you like to request an individual solution for your gold recovery?

Then talk to our experts now. We will analyze your situation, provide comprehensive advice, and create a tailored offer for your company.