Remove Ultra-Fine Mists and Fumes in Machining

The new Handte Oil Expert oil mist collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC; Jonesboro, AR) is built to operate “24/7” for greater productivity, reduced maintenance and long service life. The Handte Oil Expert is designed to withstand the most challenging applications that utilize lubricant oils to cool machining operations, meeting even the stringent specifications of the automotive industry. It offers separation efficiencies up to 99.97 percent on 0.3 micron and larger particles, reliably handling ultra-fine, hard-to-capture oil mist and fume particles. Key features include:

Multi-stage filtration: A first-stage coarse mesh filter separates out large particles and chips, followed by two stages of “CoaPack” diffusion filters: a pre-filter and fine filter that are the heart of the Handte Oil Expert collector. Media separators in the CoaPacks allow optimum airflow through the filters while providing maximum usable media area within a compact space. This design combines high efficiency separation performance with self-cleaning capability via drainage of the separated cooling lubricant. Benefits include reduced energy consumption, extended filter life of three years on average, and enhanced protection of the optional HEPA final filter, which may be used for removal of ultra-fine mists and/or clean air recirculation.

Flexible modular design: The compact but sturdy modular design allows optimum installation flexibility. Four basic modules with different air flows may be combined in a large central system. Processes served include turning, drilling, milling, roughing, grinding, broaching, honing, rolling, deep-drawing and pressing. Units can be delivered ready for “plug and play” without any additional assembly required at the installation site.

Easier, safer maintenance: The operation of the Handte Oil Expert is practically maintenance-free. Filter changes are clean and easy and require no tools. The closed filter cassettes eliminate worker exposure to the oil-soiled filter media and are very lightweight compared to competitive cartridges.

Because of its dependable performance and long-life construction, Camfil APC is offering a 12-year limited warranty on all Handte Oil Expert mist collectors installed in the Americas.

The company also announces the industry’s first web-based system for fast, accurate and comprehensive dust collection diagnostics. Their new GoldLink™ system provides round-the-clock access to dust collection operations by monitoring four preset analog inputs and 16 preset digital inputs. Designed for facilities that do not have building management systems, it is especially useful for companies with many remote dust collectors,“24/7” operating schedules, sensitive applications and/or the need to generate reports for OSHA, the EPA or other regulatory bodies.

The GoldLink unit ships preprogrammed and is installed and connected to the Internet, creating a tunnel for data to be sent to the Camfil APC server. Data is packaged in a usable format that allows customers and other authorized personnel to monitor the health of their filtration systems via website. Critical points that are monitored include filter pressure drop, airflow velocity, emissions, fan and VFD run status, explosion protection devices and more. GoldLink sends messages directly to the user when these devices reach critical set points, ensuring that preventive maintenance can be performed when needed to reduce operating costs and keep processes safer and more productive. It will also send messages if an accident or emergency occurs to ensure urgent response. Because the system is web-based, it keeps companies connected to vital information whether they are in or out of the factory.

The GoldLink home page displays graphical information on dust collector operations, with the ability to support multiple dust collectors and users. Easy-to-print reports can be generated at the touch of a button, at any desired frequency from daily to quarterly. The GoldLink system is designed for use with any Camfil integrated control panel and may be retrofitted onto existing dust collection systems. It is purchased on a one-time cost basis with no monthly service fees.

Camfil Air Pollution Control, 3505 South Airport Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401, 870-933-8048, Fax: 870-933-8381, www.farrapc.com, www.camfilapc.com.