Oil mist extractors

Our recommendations for oil mist extractors

Oil mist extractors are designed to capture and treat aerosols generated during mechanical processes such as turning, milling, grinding, and CNC machining. In these processes, the use of neat oils or cooling emulsions generates a suspension of microdroplets which, if not extracted correctly, are dispersed into the working environment with negative effects on health, safety, and machine cleanliness.

SecureAir oil mist extractors are available in machine-mounted and centralized versions to suit both individual workstations and complex production departments. Filtration typically takes place through stages of mechanical separation, coalescence, and final filtration, with high efficiency even on the finest particles. The result is purified air, suitable for reintroduction into the environment, with concrete benefits in terms of comfort and energy savings.

These solutions are recommended not only for improving air quality, but also for:

• reduce oil accumulation on surfaces and electrical panels

• increase the reliability of machine tools

• improve visibility in the work area

• comply with workplace health and safety regulations

Machine-side oil mist extractors

On-machine extractors are the most common solution for managing oil mist on individual work centers. They are installed directly on the machine tool and extract contaminated air from the casing or work area, treating it locally before re-releasing it.

This configuration allows for:

• maximum collection efficiency at source

• quick and easy installation

• independent management of each machine

• ease of maintenance

They are particularly suitable for workshops with stand-alone CNC machines, where there is no centralized system or where complex ducting is to be avoided.

Centralized systems for oil mist

In production departments with numerous machine tools, centralized oil mist extraction systems are the most rational solution. A single filter unit serves multiple machines via a network of pipes, ensuring uniform pollution control and simplified maintenance management.

The main advantages are:

• reduction in the number of units installed

• maintenance concentrated in a single point

• greater operational continuity

• possibility of recovering separated oil

These systems are custom designed according to the required flow rates, the type of oil used, and the working conditions.