Turning is one of the most common machining operations in the metalworking industry. Whether conventional lathes or high-speed CNC lathes, this operation inevitably generates airborne pollutants, including oil mists, oil fumes and solid micro-particles, which are released into the environment during chip removal.
Intensive use of pressurized or emulsion coolant oil results in the formation of oily aerosols, which spread through the air and settle on surfaces, machinery and electrical equipment, creating risks to health, occupational safety and production efficiency.
Why it is critical to filter out pollutants from turning
Oily mists produced by turning are a major source of air contamination in production departments. If not managed properly, they can cause:
- Respiratory and skin problems for operators
- Slips and accidents caused by greasy surfaces
- Faults and short circuits in electrical panels
- Reducing the useful life of machinery
- Production downtime and high maintenance costs
Therefore, equipping oneself with a dedicated suction and filtration system for turning is now a must for any company that wants to work safely and in line with current regulations.
AR Filtration Solutions for CNC Lathes
AR Filtrations offers a range of industrial vacuum cleaners and oil mist filters designed specifically for turning. Our systems connect directly to the machine tool, intercepting pollutants at the source and filtering the air before it is released back into the environment.
With multistage coalescing filters and high-efficiency HEPA filters, up to 99.97% of pollutant particles can be broken down, keeping concentrations below regulatory limits and significantly improving air quality on the shop floor.
AR Filtration purifiers are modular, compact, and suitable for both single locations and centralized plants, with the ability to recover coolant oil for reuse and drastically reduce waste.
A clean plant works better, longer
Properly filtering oily mists from turning is not just about complying with the rules-it is about increasing productivity, lowering operating costs and protecting the value of your plant.
👉 Contact us for a free consultation and find out what is the ideal solution for your lathe fleet.
AR Filtration: the ultimate answer against pollutants from machining.
