Purchasing A Suitable Oil Mist Collector
In industries where oil mist is generated, it can build an environment that can be very harmful for workers to work in. There are a number of possibilities that can occur when workers work in such a misty environment, such as eye irritation, skin irritation, burning sensation in mouth and throat, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and more. In addition, the mist can also damage the equipment within the premises, and can also result in slip and fall accidents. It thus becomes highly important to eliminate this harmful mist so as to protect the equipment, as well as keep the workers safe. One best solution is to install an oil mist collector.
What is an oil mist collector?
Oil mist collectors are machines that remove airborne particles and contaminants from the air, thus bringing out clean filtered air into the premises, through the outlet, so as to keep the working environment safe and healthy. Such oil mist collectors can be used in a variety of industries like metalworking, air purification, commercial food production, CNC machining, drilling, milling, and grinding.
How are oil mist collectors installed?
Oil mist collectors can be installed in many different ways, with the most common and most effective one being to install them directly onto the source of the oil mist. Another way is to duct them into the source of the mist. These collectors can also be used as portable units, a movable and flexible way to install them anywhere within the premises, as and where required.
What factors should be considered when purchasing an oil mist collector?
To ensure that you’re purchasing the right mist collector, you must look out for the following standards.
Application
Different mist collectors are effective in different industries and application. You must choose one that is designed for your specific application or industry, to ensure optimal performance.
Air quality standard
A variety of air contaminants like smoke, dust, fumes, and aerosol can be generated from metalworking processes. You must choose a mist collector that is specifically designed to remove the type of contaminant you are to deal with.
Filtration capability
The size and weight of the mist collector can be determined by the amount of airflow required for your specific application. When selecting your mist collector, the static pressure should be considered. The higher the static pressure, the more efficient the unit will be at removing the contaminants from the air.
Installation
What kind of setup do you need? Are your metalworking practices confined to one single place, or do you have multiple processes or different placements frequently? For the former kind of setup, a fixed immovable installation is the best choice; and for the latter, you could always choose to purchase a portable mist collector. If you often need to move or relocate your unit for the working processes, a portable unit is a better choice.
Noise level
Mist collectors are available in both high and low noise level options. While the noise level shouldn’t cause much of a difference in performance, but when the equipment is to be used in a premise where workers will be in close proximity, a low noise level unit should be considered. That’s because a high noise level unit used in such a case can prove disruptive and dangerous for workers in close proximity.
As you can see, installing oil mist collectors is highly recommended if you have a working space where harmful mist is generated. And, if you’re confused as to which mist collector you should install within your premises, you must follow the guidelines laid out in this blog to help you find the perfect equipment for your requirements. Powertech Pollution Controls Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted supplier of a unique kind of oil mist collector, under the trademarked name “Mistkiller”, which is a high-efficiency centrifugal collector, designed and developed for the control of most types of mist generated by the use of water-based liquids and coolants, effective for most applications and industries.