What is Oil Smoke and Oil Mist
In the manufacturing industry, oil mist is created in metal cutting machining including turning, milling, grinding and drilling, where oil or water mixed with concentrated cutting fluid (emulsion) is used to cool, lubricate or remove chips.
From oil mist to oil smoke
With high speed and pressure, the oil drops get very small
(‹1 µm) and the amount of oil in the air is often high. In such operations, oil smoke occurs in a larger scale.
As machining operations are carried out, these fluids are emitted in the form of aerosols and smoke to the surrounding air. It is, of course, unhealthy to breathe these substances.
What are the risks?
The risks that are most often associated with large concentrations of oil mist or oil smoke are the following:
• Respiratory problems.
• Skin problems, including oil acne and eczema
• Increased risk of slipping – oil mist eventually settles on the floor.
• Damage to ventilation systems
• Dirty work environment with increased risk of personal damage
• Aerosols harm the electronics in modern metalworking machines.
How to deal with oil mist and oil smoke problems?
The most common and effective method of collecting oil mist / oil smoke is at the source, i.e. directly at the metalworking machine.
Absolent has many years of experience in how to evacuate and filtrate polluted industrial air. The result in not only a better work environment but also a return on investment as customers save both on energy and cutting fluids.
