Coolant filter

[Bob_Looney]

I used to use an in line filter to get the sludge / fines out of the coolant. Wondering what everybody uses that is inexpensive and works. Was wondering about an oil filter but I'm thinking it would clog up every few weeks.

 

Bob

[Lee.]

In my opinion Bob, the cheapest way to go, is to set up a tank, where the heavies can sit at the bottom, the fines can float and take the coolant from somewhere in between.

 

HTH.

[Psychomill]

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In my opinion Bob, the cheapest way to go, is to set up a tank, where the heavies can sit at the bottom, the fines can float and take the coolant from somewhere in between.

 

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If it were only that easy....

 

A big problem is that the fines won't immediately float. Some of the bigger ones find there way around too. A good conveyor is key, especially one with a seperate fine filter drum. We have inline filters, sox, drums, pump screens, you name it. In my mind, the bottom line is proper maintenance . Just gotta keep an eye on it... or someone elses eye would be better. I've already got about 48 of eyes on things...

[35K chipper]

I am building a portable filtration system that will filter down to 1 micron air driven (no shock hazard) 30 gpm to maintain 15 cnc mills. If my math is correct it should clean a 50 gal tank in about 30 min to a 1 micron level. It also has a 10 micron filter that removes tramp oil. I found all the parts @ McMaster. Also it handles all solids up to 5/32 in dia.