Oil mist collector’s packed-bed filters capture tiny oil droplets

RoboVent has introduced RoboVent Clarion™, an oil mist collector that clears oil- and particulate-laden air in demanding manufacturing environments. It uses packed-bed filters that capture tiny oil droplets and let them coalesce into larger droplets. When enough liquid accumulates, it drains off of the filter media into the collection area; often it can be returned and recycled to the process. The filter cleans itself as liquid flows off the surface, carrying solid particulate with it.

The filters approach 99.5 percent collection efficiency on 0.3-micron particle sizes, making them suitable for both mechanically and thermally generated oil mists. They continue to work even when fully saturated, offering a life up to two or three years, the company reports.

Features include an all-in-one blower and motor combination and the optional eDrive® automatic VFD, which automatically adjusts the motor RPM to compensate for filter loading. The unit is suitable for all types of oil, including petroleum-based, vegetable-based, and soluble oils; synthetics; and semisynthetics.