Understanding liquid/solid separation in industrial applications
In the metal working industry, many operations use a fluid to perform the desired function. It is economical to clean the fluid as it can be recirculated for continued use. The cleaning device can be almost any technique that has the ability to separate the liquid from the solid – filters are not the only …
History of nonwoven roll media for metalworking coolant filters
This article provides a brief history on the use of nonwoven roll media for metalworking coolant filters. These filters are typically employed in machining, grinding, rolling, drawing and forming applications. They apply to all types of flatbed filters – gravity, vacuum and pressure – which have unique aspects compared to other types of filters. These …
Coolant filtration systems need effective fluid make-up procedures
A good filtration system is designed to extend waterbase coolant life by keeping it constantly clean at a tolerable level. Coolant life extension is good economics but it carries more responsibility in managing the fluid.