Trade Talks – Selecting the Right Air Filtration System

Do air filtration systems or mist collectors perform the same?
The short answer is no. Filtration performance can vary depending on coolant type, machining operations, enclosure volume, and operating hours.
Learning how centrifugal and electrostatic filtration technologies work can help you make more informed decisions.
Helping support a cleaner shop, healthier employees, and potentially reducing operating costs.
Questions to Ask When Buying an LNS Air Filtration or Mist Collector System
- Machine manufacturer, model and year
- Type of machining operation
- turning, 5-axis, grinding)
- Machine enclosure volume or travel dimensions
- Coolant delivery pressure (PSI)
- Bar diameter (Swiss application only)
- Material being worked
- Type of coolant
- oil or emulsion
- Dry smoke present during machining
- Machine tool or power source voltage
- Control voltage
- Planed installation
- top of machine, stand, ceiling, conveyor
- Is the machine tool prepped / interfaced for mist collection