Coolant mist extraction systems are an essential part of your COSHH compliance. Finding an effective, demonstrable extraction system for extraction of coolant mist and oil smoke can be difficult but remains important.
AirBench AOF and OMF in operation for coolant mist extraction
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OMF central systems are designed for extraction of coolant mist from multiple machine tools; ranging from the small 500m3/h OMF500 up to the OMF4000 which draws 4000m3/h.
AOF machine-mount systems capture coolant mist and smoke from single machine tools; these compact systems come complete with everything required for a standard installation and can be easily fitted in-house if required, meaning costs are minimal.
The risks to health from coolant mist and smoke are well known. Health risks include bronchitis, work-related asthma, and long term breathing difficulties.
HSE currently do not provide an exposure limit for coolant mists and as an employer you should reduce coolant mist levels to as low as reasonably practicable.
Contaminated product requires additional cleaning; where machining processes share space with other manufacturing facilities a mist or smoke-filled atmosphere will reduce finish quality.
A healthy workforce is always more productive – less sick days mean a more effective business.
More importantly, the cost of failing to make a proper assessment under COSHH, and take steps to address issues, can be the most expensive mistake your business ever makes.
The following models are specified for coolant mist and oil smoke applications.
AirBench Ltd are the UK’s leading manufacturer of downdraught benches and cross draught extraction systems.  We have more than 10,000 extraction systems in service in the UK and overseas. Along with our range of coolant mist filters and air cleaning systems, we are actively helping businesses across many industries solve their workplace dust and fume issues.
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