COMPONENTS FOR CUTTING PROCESSES / ENERGY SAVINGS
THE TASK

THE SOLUTION

Multiple tasks must be managed when extracting cooling lubricants, which necessitate a controlled extraction process.

In the event of fire, the ProBox ensures that flames from the
machine tool are blocked from spreading through the ductwork.
In addition, the ProBox is equipped with a chip pre-separation
device that ensures no glowing chips can enter the mist collection system. This improves the performance of the machine, and
coolants can be pre-separated.

Several factors should be taken into consideration depending
on whether the machining process uses combustible (oil-based)
coolant or non-combustible (water-based) coolant:
– Pre-separation of coolant directly at the machine in order
to reduce the concentration in the mist collection system
– Preventing accidental suction of chips into the extraction
system
– Reducing energy consumption with adjustable air flow
controls
– Air flow controls as a safety measure
– Fire barrier within the extraction system or inside central
systems linked to other machines when machining with
combustible oil-based coolant
There is always the risk of fire when using combustible
coolants in machine tools. An ignition source could be a broken
tool or even glowing chips because of an inadequate supply of
coolant.
Fire may spread from the source to other machinery within a
centralized mist collection system.

SCOPE OF APPLICATIONS
Modular options for interfacing machine tools and extraction
systems
Machining processing such as drilling, turning, milling,
broaching, honing, and grinding
CNC machine tools, machining centers
CNC grinding machines

With the ProFix air flow
control, it is possible to preset, monitor and automatically
adjust the air flow requirement
for each machine in a centralized mist collection system.