Coolant mist issues solved

The OMF units have been installed to a series of Dugard and Chiron vertical machining centres. In several cases, AirBench has been able to specify a single OMF1000 to support a pair of machine tools, through analysing usage of each machine tool and identifying patterns to ensure sufficient extraction coverage during peak operation hours.

Installations have been preplanned and duct routings agreed based on pre-sales surveys, and each installation has been completed within a single day.

A representative from the customer said ‘We’ve been working with AirBench for many years and using their downdraught benches for several dust extraction applications. Since AirBench acquired the OMF range, we’ve had the opportunity to work more closely with them, and we expect the relationship to continue for many years to come – the OMF system has proved very effective for us.”.

Recently the customer has started converting its OMF units to AirBenches 3-stage mesh filter system. This upgrades the filtration package, to extend filter life and capture most of the coolant mist in a cleanable mesh system that is expected to last for many years. Filter costs have dropped and efficiency has improved.