The Project: Centralized System for KSB
Micronfilter is excited to present a newcentralized system, custom-designed for KSB, a long-standing company and leader in the manufacture of pumps and valves since 1871. This system was designed and engineered to integrate seamlessly into KSB’s production flow, ensuring precise and efficient management of the coolant for four turning machines: three Weiler lathes and one Matec lathe.
KSB needed to effectively purify the coolant while keeping the delivery pumps installed on their respective machine tools. To meet this requirement, we built four tanks for recirculating the contaminated coolant, connected to the chip conveyors, in order to separate the filtered coolant area from the contaminated coolant area directly on the machine.
The booster pumps convey the contaminated fluid to the filtration area, where theMaxflow 1000 is located—a paper filter designed for high hydrostatic head that ensures effective filtration of large volumes of lubricant. The filtered fluid is collected in a 2,500-liter tank equipped with delivery pumps and a chiller for temperature stabilization.
The delivery pumps installed on the tank, controlled by inverters and a PLC, supply the replenishment system up to the machine. On the filtered liquid tanks, a level sensor interfaced with the PLC regulates the opening and closing of a solenoid valve for filling. Furthermore, the PLC system with remote monitoring enables real-time control of all processes, allowing operators to take rapid action in the event of anomalies.
For turning machines that process ferrous materials, such as the Weiler and Matec lathes installed in this facility, magnetic pre-filtration provides an additional layer of protection: the Kalamit magnetic separator removes ferrous particles before they reach the Maxflow 1000, extending the life of the filter belt and reducing the frequency of maintenance.
