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The Alfie 500 is a mobile, plug-and-play system designed to remove contaminating oil, grease and solid particles from metalworking fluids. Based on high-speed centrifugal separation, it can handle volumes up to 1500 gallons, operating at standstill or during a production run, without interrupting the machining process.
Designed for small and medium-sized workshops, the Alfie 500 outperforms conventional methods, reportedly cleaning more effectively than skimmers, filters and settling tanks. The unit separates tramp oil as well as metal fines and solid particles down to 1µm from the coolant. This complete compact system includes a separator, feed pump and control system and the control panel makes it easy to operate, as all functions are managed by a PLC-based control system.
Operating in bypass flow, the compact Alfie 500 can be installed in any metalworking system. The compact and ergonomic design also makes it easy to move across the workshop floor, and it can be used to service several tanks, as special couplings make it easy to connect and disconnect the hoses quickly when moving the unit from tank to tank.
Benefits of coolant cleaning:
Extends the coolant lifetime up to 10 times,meaning significant savings on fluid and filter disposal and replacements.
Extends tool lifetime, resulting in more precise. machining and fewer rejects.
Reduces operational costs and contributes to a healthier, odor-free work environment.
Related Glossary Terms
- coolant
coolant
Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.
- feed
feed
Rate of change of position of the tool as a whole, relative to the workpiece while cutting.
- metalworking
metalworking
Any manufacturing process in which metal is processed or machined such that the workpiece is given a new shape. Broadly defined, the term includes processes such as design and layout, heat-treating, material handling and inspection.
- tramp oil
tramp oil
Oil that is present in a metalworking fluid mix that is not from the product concentrate. The usual sources are machine tool lubrication system leaks.
