Machine Tool Coolant Processing
It is very important to keep machine tool coolants free of tramp oil and solid matter to maximize coolant life and minimize coolant and labor costs.
MSR coalescing plate technology which has been used successfully in solving petroleum and chemical industry problems can also be applied to the processing of metal-cutting coolants. This technology, featuring the use of coalescing plate separators, provides a very effective and low cost method of removing solids and tramp oil in one process. Removal of these contaminants, especially the oil dramatically extends coolant life and reduces maintenance costs.
If tramp oil is not removed from circulating coolant systems, it can be used as a food by various types of bacteria, causing runaway bacterial growth. This bacterial growth can cause odor problems, allergic reactions among the workers, and can also affect the machining properties of the coolant. All of these problems can cause higher expenses, lower productivity, and can also cause possible machine breakage and / or excess bearing wear.
MSR coalescing plate separators can be used to clean to coolant to increase coolant life, reduce costs and increase productivity with the added bonus of possibly creating a healthier workplace. Many methods can be used to purify coolant, but the MSR system is one of the best because it does not utilize absorbents or other consumables and does not utilize any high speed centrifugal equipment. For these reasons it is economical and easy to operate.
MSR has a technical paper available on Coolant Waste Minimization (paper #9). Please click the following link to request a copy: Publication Request Form.
