Engineering businesses will now be well-aware that in recent years HSE have increased their focus on mist extraction. In some cases, insisting that all CNC machines in a workshop have extraction fitted. It remains true that the requirement for extraction is application specific. Not every Hurco machine needs extraction and when an appropriate risk assessment is completed, the addition of a mist extraction may not be necessary.
However, Hurco has seen an increased uptake of higher pressure coolant through spindle options which tend to atomise the coolant mist, furthermore, employers are working harder every day to provide the best possible working environment for their employees.
Removing oil mist at source not only helps to protect employees from exposure to harmful airborne mist particles, but it can also lower cleaning costs.
Hurco has worked closely with Filtermist for more than 10 years and as a result are able to offer a fully integrated extraction package, tailored for each machine. Whilst Filtermist units are not supplied as standard on Hurco machines tools, extraction is offered with every new quotation, allowing the customer the option.
There are a number of benefits in having the Filtermist unit added as part of the new machine purchase:
- As part of the integration, a timer delay is added to the spindle. This means that if the machine is idle, the Filtermist unit shuts off and only restarts when the machine is re-activated, providing energy saving benefits.
- Filtermist units are painted to match our colour scheme, so they look like part of the machine.
- All new Filtermist units come with a free 5-year warranty.
- The first service is included with all installations for UK end-users.
- The cost can be included in the machine sale, meaning that budget does not to be found from somewhere else.
- Filtermist units are manufactured in the UK and are the recognised UK market leader.
- Filtermist offers a comprehensive aftersales service including maintenance and LEV testing.
In 2022 more than 25% of the machines that we sold included Filtermist oil mist filters. Already in 2023, this number is closer to 40%. Looking towards the future, we can only anticipate that demand will increase.
Consider adding a Filtermist unit at the time of discussing your next machine purchase. It may save time, money and hassle in the long-term and at the same time provide cleaner air for your employees.
