Mechanical emulsion mist separators for clean air in the workplace

IIn the metalworking industry, many machining processes generate fine aerosols, oil mist, and emulsion mist. During turning, milling, grinding, drilling, and high-speed machining in particular, metalworking fluids are heavily dispersed and released into the machine environment as a fine mist. This is precisely where mechanical emulsion mist separators are used. They ensure that contaminated process air is captured directly at the source, cleaned, and either returned to the workplace or discharged. For companies, this means improved occupational safety, better air quality, less contamination of machinery, and more sustainable production.

Mechanical emulsion mist separators are particularly suitable for companies looking for a robust, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient solution for removing metalworking fluid mist. Unlike purely electrostatic systems, mechanical separators operate using physical principles such as air deflection, impaction, coalescence, and filtration. Even the finest droplets are separated from the air, collected, and, depending on the system, returned to the process or directed into a collection container. This helps reduce operating costs and keeps the working environment cleaner. Mechanical emulsion mist separators provide clean air in the workplace and contribute to employee satisfaction.

Our systems are individually tailored to your machines, machining processes, and spatial conditions. We take into account air volumes, the type of metalworking fluids used, emission characteristics, as well as legal requirements and occupational exposure limits. The objective is always to provide an efficient, safe, and standards-compliant solution that captures emissions directly at the source. By effectively separating oil and emulsion mist, our systems make a significant contribution to occupational safety, the stability of production processes, and the protection of sensitive machine components. At the same time, recirculating cleaned air can help reduce energy losses and sustainably lower operating costs.

Advantages of Mechanical Emulsion Mist Separators

Mechanical emulsion mist separators offer numerous advantages for manufacturing companies. They improve air quality, reduce deposits, help protect employees, and contribute to a clean and orderly production environment. At the same time, they can help reduce metalworking fluid losses, as the separated liquids can be collected and, depending on the process, reused or disposed of properly.

Another advantage is their robust technology. Mechanical separators are designed for industrial environments and, when maintained correctly, can operate reliably over long periods. Filter elements, separation stages, and liquid drains should be inspected regularly to ensure consistently high performance. This allows FMN-V, FMN, HYDRO, Tower, and mobile FMN-V Mobil emulsion mist separators to remain efficient and reliable over the long term.

FMN-V: High-Performance Separation for Demanding Applications

The FMN-V series is particularly suitable for applications requiring reliable separation of emulsion mist directly at the machine tool. In many production environments, extraction systems need to be compact, powerful, and easy to integrate. The FMN-V series of mechanical emulsion mist separators can meet these requirements wherever process air needs to be cleaned continuously and contamination in the machine environment must be reduced.

FMN: Proven Solution for Emulsion Mist and Metalworking Fluid Aerosols at High Airflow Rates

The FMN system filters are mechanical emulsion mist separators primarily designed for handling large to very large air volumes. Thanks to the wide range of available filter configurations, the filtration system can be tailored precisely to the specific application.

HYDRO: For Applications with High Humidity and Emulsion Loads

The HYDRO filtration system is particularly well suited to applications involving water-based media, high humidity, or heavy emulsion mist loads. Especially in processes where large quantities of metalworking fluids are used, the separator must be designed to handle humid, aerosol-laden air continuously and reliably.

In such applications, it is essential that separated liquids are discharged safely and that the system continues to operate reliably under changing process conditions. Easy access for maintenance and cleaning is equally important, as only a well-maintained separator can deliver stable results over the long term. In this context, HYDRO can be positioned as a solution for demanding production environments in which emulsion mist must be consistently reduced.

Tower: Vertical Solutions for Efficient Air Filtration and Extremely High Emission Loads

Filtration systems such as the Tower feature a design and system concept that is particularly attractive when airflow management, floor space, and accessibility need to be optimized. Space is a critical factor in many production facilities. Vertical systems can help make efficient use of the available floor area while still providing high-performance separation.

A Tower concept may be particularly suitable for centralized extraction solutions or systems incorporating multiple separation stages. Mechanical emulsion mist separators with a vertical Tower design can be integrated into production environments in a way that allows them to handle high air volumes while remaining easily accessible. For companies planning for the long term and looking to connect several machines or work areas, a Tower system can be an attractive option.

FMN-V Mobil Mobile Emulsion Mist Separators: Flexible in Use

Not every production environment requires a permanently installed extraction system. Machining tasks, machine locations, or test setups may change regularly. For these situations, FMN-V Mobil mobile emulsion mist separators are particularly suitable. They provide flexible air purification wherever it is needed.

A mobile mechanical emulsion mist separator can be used for temporary machining processes, test benches, maintenance work, or as an addition to existing systems. Its main advantage is mobility: instead of modifying a stationary system, the unit can be used with different machines. This makes FMN-V Mobil mobile emulsion mist separators a practical solution for companies that require maximum flexibility without compromising on clean air.