Coolants & Lubrication Systems

A new cyclonic coolant filtration kit from LNS extends coolant life and reduces disposal costs by removing fine chips from the fluid before it returns to the machine tool tank. The process also protects the machine tool from potential damage, extends cutting tool life and improves product quality, according to the company.

Four high-pressure coolant systems from machine tool equipment and accessory supplier CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies each are engineered to match the production and economic requirements of differing manufacturing environments. For any manufacturer, the addition of high-pressure coolant capability increases productivity by enabling use of increased feeds and speeds, boosting workpiece quality and surface finish, and reducing manufacturing costs via increased tool life.

Vortec introduces spray nozzles for ultrafine droplet-sized sprays suitable for evaporative cooling. Spray nozzles atomize the liquid stream by high-velocity compressed air to create a range of 20-200 micron-size spray droplets, resulting in greater surface coverage than conventional nozzles.

Milacron Holdings Corp. announces that its CIMCOOL brand releases a new series of MILPRO Process oils, formulated for slide-way, hydraulic and gear oil applications.

The ultrafine filtration of grinding oils and cooling lubricants is a specialized "discipline" in the overall process of the tool manufacturing. With their efficient and reliable technology, the German filtration specialist VOMAT says it has earned an excellent reputation in the metalworking industry. In addition to the low-maintenance and innovative filter technology, the worldwide after-sales service is an important argument for the filtration systems from Germany.

Klüber Lubrication provides BARRIERTA K greases for automotive, electrical and precision engineering applications. These greases are based on perfluorinated polyether oil (PFPE) to provide a long component life over a wide service temperature range.

Eriez introduces a new magnetic separation technology with the Easy to Clean DSC (Dust-tight, Sanitary, Convertible) Grate in Housing Magnet. According to Eriez, dust-tight construction was its central focus when developing this magnet.

Master Fluid Solutions reports that TRIM MicroSol 590XT, a semisynthetic microemulsion, in addition to being qualified for areas 5 and 6 of the Boeing process spec BAC5008, is now also qualified for use in area 2. The approval for Boeing usage area 2 includes machining heat-treated steels as described in BAC5008 and BAC5440.

EXAIR's new patented High Lift Chip Trapper offers a fast, easy way to clean coolant sumps, waste oil pits or wells. High Lift Chip Trapper removes the solids such as chips, swarf and shavings out of used coolants and other liquids with up to 15 feet of lift or 20 feet of horizontal vacuum.

Klüber Lubrication has introduced Klüberoil SUL 1 US series oils, a synthetic refrigeration compressor oil designed for requirements of closed-loop ammonia refrigeration systems.

Leybold GmbH, a German company of the Atlas Copco Group and vacuum pump manufacturer, is testing the diverse application possibilities of augmented reality (AR). While executing tasks, service technicians obtain useful additional information and graphical documentation, partly in 3D. Leybold plans to extend the scalable AR apps to other product areas, such as training, repair and maintenance purposes.

Fine filtered cooling lubricants represent an important cornerstone in tool manufacturing and are instrumental in achieving high tool quality quickly and economically. Tool manufacturers, who rely on the right technology and competence of their filtration system manufacturer, capitalize optimally on the many advantages offered by efficient coolant filtration.