Coolant mist extraction systems are an essential part of your COSHH compliance. Finding an effective, demonstrable extraction system for control of coolant mist and oil smoke can be difficult. We have installed over 1000 coolant mist systems in 2022 alone and in most cases will have example installations for your machine tool.
AirBench AOF and OMF in operation for coolant mist extraction.
View Systems for Coolant Mist ExtractionAirBench products solve coolant mist, oil mist and smoke issues quickly and effectively.
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, an atmosphere filled with oil, coolant mist or smoke will reduce finish quality.
A healthy workforce is always more productive – fewer 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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