"Learn Why An ESP Mist Collector Is Better For Your Mori Seiki Than Filter Media"

Established in 1948, Mori Seiki has evolved into one of the largest machine tool companies in the world.  They have carved out a niche’ by devoting their energies exclusively to CNC machine tools, tooling and software systems.

Recently, Mori Seiki announced an ambitious plan to produce an astounding 800 machine tools per month in 2007.  The company has instituted several key initiatives to help achieve this lofty goal.  This includes returning much of their out-sourced work back in-house, integrating special manufacturing techniques, expanding existing plants and opening new ones.  Previously out-sourced jobs such as casting, sheet metal work and heat treating are now performed at Mori Seiki locations.

As with any metalworking cutting operations, metalworking fluids and the oil mist and smoke they produce are always an issue.  If you’re looking to purchase a mist collector, you may be confused by the different types of collection systems available.  The Trion Mini Mist Eliminator uses superior electrostatic precipitation technology.

2 Major Benefits of Electrostatic Mist Collection:

1. Effectiveness - Electrostatic precipitation (ESP) technology, like that used in the Mini M.E., uses collector plates instead of filter media.  Media filtration involves using spun or woven material to trap particles — much like a furnace filter.  In industrial environments, filter media is notorious for clogging up.  Media filters are effective for solid particles like dust, but we are dealing with oil mist here.  The tiny liquid mist droplets bind with the dust particles, suffocating the filter by blocking airflow.  This problem is exacerbated during times of high humidity.  An ESP mist eliminator, on the other hand, can collect huge amounts of solid particles saturated with coolant without sacrificing airflow or performance.
    
2. Dramatic Cost Savings - The cost savings of using ESP technology versus media filtration are enormous.  In a fast paced industrial environment, media filters frequently become wet with oil mist and block airflow.  This means lots of filter replacements annually that can take a big bite out of your budget.  By using electrostatic collector plates, all you have to do is simply clean the plates occasionally with detergent and water.  You can even run them through a parts washer.  Replacement filters are expensive!  In the long run, you could end up paying more for filters than the cost of a Mini Mist Eliminator.