Filter helps in recycling used machining fluids.
Press Release Summary:
Constructed of stainless steel SUS304, environmental friendly Series FN1 Filter incorporates back-flush feature, which, along with filtration process, may be manual or automatic. Cylindrical or step element is constructed of grooved filter plates and wave washers placed one above other and compressed by compact cylinder. Element lengths are 250 and 500 mm with respective flow rates of 40 and 80 lpm at 20 micron filtration.
Original Press Release:
An Environmental Friendly, Low Cost of Ownership Solution to Recycle Used Machining Fluids
Indianapolis, Indiana SMC Corporation of America, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic products and filtration equipment has announced the release of the Series FN1 Filter designed for machine tool and general machinery industries.
With a unique patented element design and back-flush feature, the Series FN1 filter from SMC, generates no industrial waste, as there are no replaceable filter elements, thus saving you cost of filter elements, maintenance and help achieve your goal to be environmental friendly to meet ISO 14001 standard.
The element of the FN1 filter is constructed of a series of grooved filter plates and wave washers placed one above the other and compressed by a compact cylinder on the top of the filter. When the element is compressed, foreign matter in the fluid is trapped in between the plates and washers. Decompressing the element allow the foreign matter to be back flushed and washed away for collection, eliminating the need for element replacement and providing a low maintenance operating regime. Recompressing continues normal operation.
The process of filtration and back flushing cycle can be carried out manually or automatically. The control circuit for the cycle operation can be built using a totally pneumatic or electro pneumatic circuit, for which SMC provides the required pneumatic components. In automatic operation, a differential pressure switch indicates filter element clogging
The FN1 series filter operates in tandem with the FNR reservoir, which stores the fluid required for back flushing, and FND dust recovery filter for collecting the debris. All three units are primarily constructed of stainless steel SUS304 and form an integrated circuit for industrial waste removal.
The filter is compatible with water (industrial and distilled), water-soluble and oil based coolants: petroleum (Oil, kerosene and xylene) and ammonia hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and alkalis. Seal material is available as either nitrile rubber or fluoro rubber to suit the application.
The filter element is available in two types, cylindrical and step type. The cylindrical type has a smooth peripheral surface, as the dimensions of the filter plate and wave washer are the same. The element is ideal for filtering fluids that contain dust with same particle size, as it provides a larger filtration area and easier dust separation. The step type element has an uneven (stepped) surface, since the dimensions of the filter plate is smaller than that of the wave washer, and is recommended for fluids containing dust particles with large variance in sizes
Element lengths are either 250mm or 500mm with respective flow rates of 40 liters per minute and 80 liters per minute. (at 20-micron filtration). Compatible reservoirs have tank capacity of either 1.1 liters or 1.8 liters. Maximum operating pressure of the filter is 1.0 Mpa and maximum fluid temperature is 80ºC.
For larger flow rates SMC also offers 200 liters per minute filter as a special, and also the standard filters can be mounted in parallel
SMC Corporation also manufactures actuators, airline and air preparation equipment, high-purity products, vacuum ejectors, instrumentation, and a host of fittings, tubing and accessories applicable to the machine tool, general machinery and automation industry. With their online product specification tool called E-Tech, customers can specify products, validate part numbers, use sizing calculators and download native CAD files to help select suitable products, and verify selection.
Subsidiaries and joint ventures of SMC Corporation have been established in 38 countries, with sales having grown to a 20% share of the world market, earning it the acclaimed "Global 500" industry rating. SMC has a total of 14 production facilities, 3 of which are in North America -Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA. and Mississauga, Ontario. SMC's global presence enables to provide best customer service in any part of the world.
For more information, please visit www.smcusa.com
