Freddy Launches New Centrifuge at MACH 2012

14 March 2012

At MACH 2012, Freddy Products will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary by announcing the UK exhibition debut of its exciting new Centrifuge system for the re-cycling of oil, coolant and a multitude of additional fluids on Stand 4113. At the UK's showcase manufacturing event, Freddy will be demonstrating how its new HP20-22 High Performance Centrifuge system and additional Freddy innovations can resolve problematic issues that surround oils and coolants in the workplace.

The new HP20-22 Centrifuge delivers particle filtration down to less than 5 microns - far below the standard 10 micron level offered by many systems. This prevents swarf and dust particles returning to the work envelope, which cannot be guaranteed by competitor products. Ineffective filtration and the return of waste particles to the work area can be detrimental to surface finishes, tool life, machine service cycles and most importantly the health and safety of machine operators.

The new innovation works by feeding contaminated coolant through the connection lid and this is then deflected by the centre cone to the base of the rotating bowl. Centrifugal forces then act upon the dirty coolant to pack the contaminants into a cake at the wall of the rotor liner. The clarified fluid then overflows at the top of the unit through the vane assembly that returns the clean oil to its machine tool.

With its single rotor clarification system, the new HP20-22 offers throughput levels of up to 80 litres/min of soluble oil with marginally reduced rates for neat oils. The exciting new clarifier will be fitted with a solid state inverter device that is complete with a lid-lock to ensure the clarifier lid cannot be opened as the system 'ramps down' to a complete stop. Likewise, the new unit cannot be re-started with the lid in the unlock position. This automatic lid-lock fully conforms to the Health & Safety at Work Act to guarantee the safety of operators. The inverter drive increases the speed of the centrifuge rotor, which in turn increases the forces being exerted on the solid particles to maximise efficiency.

The innovative new HP20-22 offers long life removable bowl liners that simplify the disposal of coolant contaminant whilst having the capacity to hold 4000cc of debris. The extensive research and development work at Freddy Products has enabled the company to offer a range of options to make the Freddy Centrifuge suitable for a diverse range of applications. The company has developed a heating element that can be integrated for the heating of oils. This has been designed for customers using mineral oils with a thinner viscosity. Additionally, it can be used to thin alternate oils, thus improving the removal rate of effluent from the cutting oil.

The HP20-22 unit is available with 380,400, 460 Volts with 3 phase 50/60 hertz supply that is operated with a push button start. The extremely flexible units can be supplied on a trolley with wheels to enable the end user to move the centrifuge from machine to machine.

The Freddy Centrifuge can be applied to a diverse range of fluids and effluents above and beyond oils and coolants.