In the manufacturing industry, oil mist arises during metal-cutting machining, which is a comprehensive term for turning, milling, grinding and boring, etc. Oil mist arises when oil or water mixed with concentrated cutting fluid or emulsion is used for cooling, lubricating or chip removal.
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 making it unhealthy to breathe these substances.
Absolent's A·mist and A·smoke mist collectors features one of the most effective systems in the world for cleaning oil mist.
Absolent filters offers high degree of separation, long service intervals up to several years and can run continuously 24 hours, seven days a week with minimum of maintenance.
At Avani Environmental we analyze, test and recommend the correct filter for your specific needs requirements:
The byproduct of CNC Machining can create emissions of oil or coolant mist and smoke. The build-up inside the cavities of these machines can prove troublesome to your employee's health and the overall condition of your facility. Mist and smoke are generated from the friction and the coolant agent used to protect the tool. (MORE)
Modern CNC equipment and closer machining tolerances often require the implementation of high-pressure coolant delivery pumps. These pumps deliver flow rates in higher PSI and mbar ratings of standard coolant delivery. They protect the machine tool and create higher emission counts (i.e., more mist & smoke). (MORE)
Cold heading and bolt making processes require oil based lubricants and friction to form fasteners and specialized fittings. The process creates heavy oil smoke and mist emissions approaching and often exceeding 80 mg/m3 of sub-micron emissions. (MORE)
Heat treating processes often involve high furnace temperatures and burn-off of oily residue for material strengthening and hardening. In addition, quenching processes are often part of this process. The processes creates heavy oil smoke and mist emissions approaching and often exceeding 80 mg/m3 of sub-micron emissions. (MORE)
Plastic injection machines create plasticizer smoke and fumes during the release of the mold or material fed through an extruder. The smoke & fumes typically are in excess of 80 mg/m3 of sub-micron emissions. (MORE)
Die casting / forging presses processes often involve high-temperatures, severe frictional forces, and lubricant that can consists of oily-graphite compounds. This lubricant and coolant combination creates heavy oil smoke and mist emissions approaching and often exceeding 80 mg/m3 of sub-micron emissions. In addition, this emission source can include a “clumpy and sticky residue”. This residue can blind the face of a conventional filter and create pre-mature filter life and excessive maintenance. (MORE)
Food processing applications can involve commercial/industrial fryers, food additive sprayers (electrostatic coating applications), and or vegetable oil processing. The processes creates moderate to heavy oily smoke and mist emissions approaching and often exceeding 80 mg/m3 of sub-micron emissions.
The Absolent A-Smoke is ideal for handling these emissions with large coalescing fiber bed filters designed for heavy emissions these collectors operate for a minimum of two-years without filter changes or maintenance. Oil and or product reclaim is typically accomplished with an automatic pump-back system with float/level controls and a head-pressure of 27’ which allows the oil to be re-used directly in the process machine. Cabinets and peripheral accessories are available in fabrications with #304/316 stainless steel materials to meet USFDA requirements for wash-down or food contact.
A•line is a mist collector uniquely suitable for small tough machines, as well as larger equipment that generates a moderate amount of oil mist into the factory. With A•line, you’re equipped for the future plant modification including change in coolant, cutting speed or coolant pressure. Using the attached smart monitoring technology, you get the right amount of air precisely where and when you need it. Absolent’s smartest collector yet.
The small size of the filter units make them ideal for machine mounting but can also be place on a floor stand, mounted on the wall or hung from the ceiling.
Absolent A Mist - Oil Mist Collection
If you have CNC machines, running at a moderate speed and with a moderate coolant pressure, your machines will start “pumping” out oil mist into the factory. The oil mist consists of particles of moderate size and the fog is moderately thick. It irritates your lungs, but also your wallet. Invest in an A•mist filter and the problems disappear at a low cost!
A•mist oil mist filters are well suited for applications:
Absolent's oil mist filter A•mist guarantees a high separating efficiency, which does not deteriorate over long periods of operation. The filters can run continuously 24 hours a day.
The Absolent type A-mist oil mist filter features one of the most effective systems in the world for cleaning oil mist.
Absolent filter units can usually run for at least one year without requiring a filter change. A-mist filter cassettes can usually be washed resulting in a low total cost of ownership. (does not include HEPA filter)
Low noise level for agreeable working conditions.
| A•mist10 Technical Data | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| (H) Height | 1555 mm | 61.2 in |
| (W) Width | 620 mm | 24.4 in |
| (D) Depth | 620 mm | 24.4 in |
| Inlet duct Ø | 160 mm | 6.3 in* |
| Weight with dry filters | 115 kg | 253 lbs |
| Motor output | 0.55 kW | 0.85 hp |
| Max. permissible air volume | 1000 m³/h | 590 cfm |
*Inlet duct not included for the US market.
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