One Micron Candle Filtration System for Precision Grinding
Candle Filtration System
The One Micron Candle Filtration System from Lex Technoaid is an advanced carbide filtration system designed to meet the ultra-fine filtration requirements of carbide grinding filtration and other precision machining applications. Engineered for Carbide Tool & Cutter Grinding Machines, it ensures 1-micron level filtration, extended oil life, and minimal sludge wastage. With automatic backwashing and dry sludge recovery, this candle filtration system provides clean, reusable oil for high-efficiency manufacturing operations.
Key Features of the One Micron Candle Filtration System
- Ultra-Fine Filtration (1 Micron): Captures even the finest carbide particles, ensuring cleaner oil and improved machining performance.
- Optimized for Carbide Grinding Filtration: Specifically designed for carbide tool grinding machines to improve tool life and reduce per-tool manufacturing costs.
- Automatic Sludge Removal: Separates carbide sludge, leaving it oil-free and ready for resale, reducing waste.
- Centralized or Standalone Options: Can be configured as a centralized carbide filtration system for multiple machines, saving significant shop floor space.
- Extended Oil Life: Maintains cutting oil quality for longer durations, minimizing replacement costs.
- Reduced Wear and Tear: Protects machine components, reducing downtime and maintenance expenses.
- High Productivity: Allows higher cutting speeds and feed rates, enhancing output and reducing tool dressing frequency.
- Consistent Surface Finish: Achieves superior accuracy with minimal tool rejection rates.
- Continuous Operation: Grinding continues even during backwash cycles, avoiding production interruptions.
- Long-Life Filter Candles: Each candle provides 9,000 to 15,000 working hours with recommended moisture-free oils.
Optional Add-Ons for Enhanced Filtration
- Magnetic Drum Separator: Pre-filters ferrous particles to extend the life of the candle filtration system.
- Mist Extractor: Removes oil mist for a safer, cleaner working environment.
- Chiller Unit: Stabilizes oil temperature, ensuring precision during carbide grinding processes.
- Chip Conveyor: Automates sludge movement for clean and hassle-free disposal.
Applications of Candle Filtration Systems
- Carbide Grinding Filtration: Delivers clean oil for tool and cutter grinding machines.
- Cast Iron Honing and Tool Finishing: Removes impurities to achieve fine surface finishes.
- High-Precision Grinding in Automotive and Aerospace: Ensures consistent machining quality in grinding machines where neat oil is used.
Advantages and Features of using Candle Filtration
Each filter candle is composed of thousands of special thin wafers. When dirty oil passes from OD to ID of the candle, carbide particles are filtered.
Filter candles are automatically backwashed and cleaned periodically.
Automatic oil suction mechanism removes oil from the sludge basket, thus reducing wastage of oil and leaving carbide sludge ready for sale.
Replaceable filter candle lasts between 9,000 to 15,000 working hours (when used with recommended moisture-free oils).
Optionals
Magnetic Drum Separator
Magnetic Drum Separator removes ferrous particles from the coolant. When used as a pre-filter option, life of the candle filter is enhanced
further.
Mist Extractor
Mist Extractor removes oil mist and provides healthy and safe shop-floor environment.
Chiller
Chiller ensures temperature stability of cutting oil.
Chip conveyor
Chip Conveyor is used for automatic movement of sludge to a desired location.
Industries We Serve with Candle Filtration
Our candle filtration systems are trusted by industry leaders for precision, durability and cost-efficiency.
- Carbide Cutting Tool Industry
Provides 1-micron filtration for carbide tool and cutter grinding, reducing diamond wheel wear, enhancing surface finish, and enabling oil recovery for sustainable production. - Automotive Industry
Used in precision grinding and honing of engine, injector, and transmission components where ultra-clean oil is critical to achieving tolerance consistency. - Tool and Cutter Grinding Machine Manufacturing
Integrated by OEMs to offer built-in fine filtration capability, improving machine reliability and supporting end users in carbide tool production. - Aerospace Manufacturing
Delivers ultra-fine filtration for grinding turbine blades, landing gear, and other high-tolerance parts, ensuring defect-free machining and superior oil clarity. - Railway Component Manufacturing
Ensures clean oil for grinding and finishing operations on axles, gears, and rolling components, improving dimensional accuracy and surface smoothness. - Pump & Valve Industry
Prevents fine sludge accumulation in honing and finishing of hydraulic and valve parts, ensuring smooth flow, tight sealing, and longer tool life. - Medical Device Manufacturing
Maintains oil purity during grinding of surgical tools and implants, ensuring burr-free edges and compliance with medical-grade surface finish standards. - Machine Tool Builders
Used in advanced grinding and honing machines for integrated fine filtration systems that enhance coolant life and improve machine performance. - Heavy Machinery Production
Supports high-volume component grinding by maintaining stable oil conditions, minimizing tool wear, and ensuring cleaner operations in large-scale production. - Defense Engineering
Applied in precision grinding of hardened steel and alloy parts for defense applications, guaranteeing consistent performance and superior filtration accuracy.
Technical Specification
No. of Machines Connected | L (mm) | W (mm) | H (mm) |
1 | 1350 | 1250 | 1650 |
2 | 2550 | 1250 | 1650 |
3 | 3350 | 1400 | 1650 |
4 | 3880 | 1500 | 1650 |
5 | 4700 | 1600 | 1650 |
CHILLER UNIT-SIZES | L | W | H |
6,000KCAL/HR. - 2 TR | 650 | 750 | 1200 |
9,000KCAL/HR. - 3 TR | 750 | 750 | 1500 |
12,000KCAL/HR. - 4 TR | 850 | 850 | 1700 |
15,000KCAL/HR. - 5TR | 850 | 1200 | 1600 |
8,000KCAL/HR. - 6 TR | 900 | 1400 | 1800 |
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FAQs
Because carbide tool grinding generates ultra-fine particles, 1 µm filtration ensures longer tool life, cleaner coolant and better surface finish.
Each candle is made of thousands of thin wafers. Contaminated oil flows from the outer to inner diameter, trapping particles. The system includes automatic backwashing making the candles re-usable for multiple years.
Candle elements are reusable for long periods. They last between 9,000 to 15,000 working hours when used with recommended oils.
Yes. The system is equipped with automatic backwashing to clean the candles and maintain performance.
Yes. A separate Mist Extractor can be added to remove oil mist and improve shop floor air quality.
Minimal. Candles are automatically backwashed and the system includes features like automatic oil removal to reduce manual intervention.
Yes. Cleaner coolant significantly reduces wear on moving parts and grinding wheels, resulting in lower maintenance and higher productivity.
Yes. The machine continues coolant supply even during backwashing, which helps maintain productivity.
The sludge is made oil-free using an automatic oil suction mechanism, making it ready for resale.
Yes. A chiller helps maintain cutting oil temperature stability, improving filtration consistency and tool finish.