Filter TOWER – Mechanical Aerosol Mist Separator for Extreme Coolant Mist

The Filter TOWER is used wherever aerosol mist, metalworking fluid mist, oil mist, or moist airborne contaminants must be captured directly at their point of origin or through a central extraction system. Thanks to its robust design, the model range is particularly suitable for heavy industry and production environments in which machinery operates continuously under high process loads.

An important application area is machining with water-miscible metalworking fluids. These fluids are used in many metalworking companies because they provide cooling and lubrication and transport chips away from the machining area. At the same time, they can generate fine aerosols that would remain in the factory air without suitable extraction and filtration technology. Oil-based lubricants also produce mist and oil-containing aerosols, requiring high-performance separation technology.

Typical applications include CNC machining centres, lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, honing machines, transfer lines, and automated production lines. The TOWER range offers significant advantages over conventional filter concepts, particularly in processes involving a high proportion of metalworking fluid, heavy mist discharge, or highly aqueous emulsions.

The combination of direct capture, central connection, and modular expandability allows the Filter TOWER to be flexibly adapted to different production layouts. This makes it especially attractive for companies that currently extract emissions from individual machines but intend to integrate additional production areas in the future.

For operators of industrial production systems, filtration performance alone is not the only consideration. Service life, energy consumption, adaptability, and ease of maintenance are equally important. The Filter TOWER delivers clear added value in all of these areas.

The self-draining Hydro technology removes separated liquids from the filter medium. This reduces the load on the filter elements and helps maintain stable operating conditions over longer periods. Particularly where aerosol volumes are high, this effect can make the difference between frequent filter changes and predictable maintenance.

The backwashable Hydro filters further improve cost-effectiveness. Because they can be reused several times, fewer replacement filters are required. Maintenance intervals can also be planned more effectively and downtime reduced. This is an important factor for companies with high machine throughput, multi-shift operations, or continuous production.

Energy requirements were also taken into account when designing the system. The different versions are equipped with variable-frequency-controlled fans, allowing the airflow capacity to be adapted to actual process requirements. When less extraction capacity is needed, the system can operate more efficiently. When machining conditions change, the airflow can be adjusted while maintaining optimum efficiency.

The Filter TOWER combines mechanical separation, liquid drainage, and demand-controlled airflow. It is therefore suitable for companies looking for a robust technical solution while also focusing on operating costs, maintenance, and system availability.