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Citation
(2002), "Miniature air cleaner suits smaller machines", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 54 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ilt.2002.01854dad.015
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
Miniature air cleaner suits smaller machines
Miniature air cleaner suits smaller machines
Keyword: Air filters
The latest miniature Elbaron electrostatic oil mist air cleaner has been designed for use on Swiss Sliding Head auto machines and other small CNC lathes. Called the RON/A60 SV. the units are available from M. Buttkereit Ltd, and eliminate the smoke and fumes associated with using neat cutting oils together with even fine oil mist, and other airborne particles down to 0.01 micron in size that can be generated even when using soluble coolants, with more than 3 percent oil content (Plate 11).
The compact size of the filter means that in most cases it can be fitted direct to a machine enclosure cover or casing. This type of installation provides the most economic operation, helping to maintain a clean workshop environment, while reducing the propensity for operator absenteeism by ensuring healthier atmospheric conditions. If direct machine mounting in not practical, then the filter can be mounted on a separate support stand and used with a suction box and hoses.
Plate 11
Elbaron miniature air filtration unit, fitted to a CNC lathe with
suction box and hose, and providing protection against atmospheric pollution
from smoke, fumes and oil mist contamination
Air flows of 200-500m3 are achieved, with these being vertically upwards through the unit. A mechanical pre-filter removes the larger air impurities followed by a high capacity electrostatic filter cell. This electronically charges all the remaining solid or liquid contaminants, irrespective of size, under the action of high voltage in the ionisation zone.
The filter unit weighs 22kg and has an unobtrusive noise level of 59db(A) when operating. It is fitted with a single phase 230V motor rated at 0.108kW, and can be supplied as standard in optional RAL colours of 6011 or 7035.
Further information on the Elbaron miniature electrostatic air filtration unit is available from: M. Buttkereit Ltd, Units 1 and 2, Britannia Road Industrial Estate, Sale, Cheshire M33 2AA, UK. Tel: +44 161 969 5418; Fax: +44 161 969 5419; E-mail: info@buttkereit.co.uk; Web site: www.buttkereit.co.uk