Product category:
Pumps, Vacuum pumps
News Release from: Eclipse Magnetics | Subject: Extending pump life
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 April 2008
Magnetic filtration extends pump life
A manufacturer of automotive components managed to increase the life expectancy of its de-greasing pumps using innovative magnetic filtration technology
"ThyssenKrupp is well known as one of the UK's leading suppliers of safety critical automotive sub-frames, chassis and suspension components, counting BMW, Ford, Honda, Jaguar and Volvo amongst its customers The company recently recognised inefficiency in their production system which came about because each of its products needed to be de-greased before the application of a long-lasting, durable protective coating
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Magnetic filtration for the automotive industry
High volume magnetic filtration system from Eclipse Magnetics removes micron sized ferrous metal particles from water-based fluids in car body finishing
Magnetic filter proven for machine tool coolants
The innovative new "AutoMag" filter uses powerful magnetism to improve the quality, efficiency and economic performance of machine shop manufacturing, grinding and finishing processes
The problem was arising because during the manufacturing process, the raw material - usually steel tube - passed through a series of complex sequences, including heavy duty pressing, which inevitably led to fine steel particles becoming present on the surface of the product.
The resulting build-up of abrasive 'sludge' within the de-greasing plant meant that this important process was regularly taken out of commission.
This was because these fine steel particles in the sludge led to severe wear on the pumps, which meant that they had to be replaced frequently, stopping the whole line during the changeover.
Further reading
Magnetic filtration the Micromag way
The latest product from Eclipse Magnetics, the Micromag filtration system, promises huge advantages in fluid filtration
Micromag Filters improve quality on an EDM machine
Impact Tool Room Services recently installed a 5inch Micromag Filter by Eclipse Magnetics onto their existing EDM machine to pre filter returning fluid prior to the existing cartridge filters
Filtramag adopted on Drax pulverising mill gearbox
The Eclipse Magnetic Filtramag has been selected as the preferred filtration system for the lubrication oil of the heavy-duty gearboxes fitted to the Drax coal pulverising mills
The Eclipse magnetics engineering team were brought in to provide a solution: they recommended the fitting of a high intensity Rare Earth liquid filter magnet.
This has meant that instead of having to replace the de-greasing plant pumps at least once a week, since the magnetic filter was fitted in-line to the pre-pump stage of the process, it has not been necessary to replace one single pump.
The savings in terms of reduced down time and equipment costs mean that the payback to ThyssenKrupp has been in weeks, rather than months.
As this initial installation has proved so successful, ThyssenKrupp is now in the process of fitting such super efficient high intensity liquid filters to their remaining de-greasing lines.
Rare-earth magnetic systems are so effective that they can remove micron size ferrous and paramagnetic contamination from various types of industrial fluids and oils down to the sub-micron level.
Magnetic filtration has very low running costs compared to cartridge or bag filters.
Once installed, the magnetic filtration equipment will run 24/7 without the need for operator intervention because there are no consumables to replace.
The filters fitted on the ThyssenKrupp de-greasing equipment benefit from our 'Easy Clean' system which simply involves releasing the band clamp, and then removing the contaminated cartridge from the housing along with the magnetic core from the tube assembly.
The contamination can then be disposed of for its scrap value and without losing expensive de-greasing fluid.
There are also environmental benefits from magnetic filtration, since it avoids the conventional disposal of a 'sodden' used filter cartridge, reducing waste and benefiting the environment.
The de-greasing plant also made savings in that the regular changing of the previous filter cartridge was leading to a large loss of de-greasing fluid in the sodden filters.
Such liquid filter magnet systems can be utilised in any line that processes pumpable liquids and can be installed at any angle from vertical to horizontal.
The rare-earth material used in the filters produces extremely high magnetic flux fields, ensuring the magnets perform efficiently over their life, which can extend to 50 years.
The units can be supplied in standard sizes or built around a customer's specific requirements.
Systems can be scaled to suit any size of application and are capable of multi-machine delivery".
The many benefits offered by liquid filter magnetics include low running costs, minimal maintenance, an end to the downtime normally associated with the changing of filter media, and no fluid loss due to changing sodden cartridges.
This is providing many manufacturers with the ideal solution for removing contamination from their production system.
In addition to helping with manufacturing efficiency, magnetic filtration can also help meet environmental targets by avoiding the creation of filter media waste and the subsequent need for safe disposal.
For further information, please call Eclipse Magnetics now.
• Eclipse Magnetics: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Processingtalk email newsletter
• Processingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
