Fluid conditioner improves machining processes

A field effect fluid conditioner offers significant improvements in the life of conventional cartridge filters and has improved fast hole drilling processes.

Fluid Conditioning Systems (FCS), a leading supplier of advanced fluid conditioning systems has been established to develop the full potential of the 'Magnom' Field Effect Fluid Conditioner.

FCS is now testing a system suitable for extending the life of WEDM filters.

Initial results are positive with significant improvements in the life of conventional cartridge filters.

Units have also been fitted to fast hole drilling equipment giving notable process improvements.

'Magnom' is a revolutionary product comprising of a series of annular magnets and innovatively designed formed steel plates.

Through its unique patented design 'Magnom' removes ferrous (and other) contaminant down to less than one micron from a variety of fluids.

This includes the smallest and most abrasive particles that are responsible for accelerating wear, reducing tool life and degrading surface finish.

'Magnom' is designed to allow a 100% pass of fluid through wide flow channels thus ensuring minimal pressure drop.

As the fluid flows through the highly focussed field effect areas, contaminants are drawn into special collection zones.

These zones hold significantly more contaminant than a conventional filter - without obstructing fluid flow or risking 'wash-off'; combined with 100% scaleability this enables long service intervals to be achieved.

When cleaning is required this can be carried out easily and the Magnom can be re-used.

The key features of 'Magnom' can be summarised as follows: * No moving parts * Very long lifespan * 100% scaleability * easy to clean and re-use * Ferrous (and other) contaminant removal down to one micron or less * Minimal pressure drop * Suitable for a wide range of processes and operating conditions.

These features deliver cost savings and environmental benefits including: * Reduced filter consumption * Reduced resin consumption * Reduced system and pump * Reduced waste and disposal requirements * Improved surface finish * Reduced downtime 'Magnom' has proven success in a wide range of machining processes including milling, grinding, honing, broaching, reaming, EDM and deep hole boring.

Applications are not limited to machining - broadly, the technology can be applied to any fluid (liquid or gas) process that is vulnerable to the damaging effects of ferrous contaminants; some examples have included: * Transmission protection (Racing cars, large industrial gearboxes for Power Generation, Cement, Paper, Sugar and Wind Turbines) * Engine protection (Superbike through to Heavy Commercial Vehicles and Mining equipment) * Hydraulic system protection (Servo valves, machine tools, high pressure systems) * Pump protection FCS is committed to remaining at the cutting edge of fluid conditioning technology by adopting a process of continual improvement through innovation, in partnership with leading suppliers, distributors, industry peers and universities.

This, combined with a drive to reduce costs and improve the competiveness of our customers should ensure continuing growth for FCS and 'Magnom' technology.

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