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News Release from: AxFlow | Subject: Ronningen-Petter MCF
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 June 2005
Industrial filter enhances machining
performance
A new development in self-cleaning disc filter technology is opening up opportunities for removing the harmful metal chips and fines from the coolant in machining centres
A new development in self-cleaning disc filter technology is opening up opportunities for removing the harmful metal chips and fines from the coolant in machining centres Disc cleaning filters have become well established throughout many areas of industry because they have demonstrated that they can improve production throughput, reduce maintenance and ensure a better quality product
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 12 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Available from Axflow Limited, the MCF is a unique filter that employs magnetically coupled drive technology to move the self-cleaning disc, eliminating the need for shaft or external drive seals
The latest development in this technology is the Ronningen-Petter Magnetically Coupled Filter (MCF) from AxFlow.
On machining centres the purpose of the machine tool coolant to be filtered is to lubricate, cool and flush contaminants away from the part and tool.
Typically, the fluid is collected under the machining operation where it is routed through a set of weirs to separate out the large particulate.
A pump then sends the fluid to a housing containing cartridge filters which are removed and replaced on a regular basis.
The recurring high costs of the cartridges, cost of disposal, labour for change out and machining down time can become expensive.
Other costs and inconveniences include tool life concerns, the inability to separate harmful chips from the fluid, which can result in borderline product quality and safety concerns.
The new MCF unit from AxFlow features a permanent self-cleaning slotted filter media that effectively removes the harmful chips and fines from the coolant.
The unit incorporates a spring-loaded cleaning disc design that continuously regenerates the open area of the filter media.
The ability of the MCF permanent self-cleaning filtration unit to more efficiently manage the full coolant flow and chip loading, has been shown to have a positive impact on machining centres.
The more efficient cleaning cycle and purge frequency can be adjusted to meet customer needs, and extending the cycle times greatly increases the life of the moving parts and allows for a greater concentration of chips to be discharged.
The magnetically coupled drive mechanism moves the self-cleaning disc, thereby eliminating the need for shaft or external drive seals.
Furthermore, without the motors and actuators mounted on the lid of the filter unit, the filter chamber can be readily accessed for the rapid removal of the screen.
This is highly desirable as it optimises production uptime. Request a free brochure from AxFlow ...
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