EcoFilter® 200
Filtering Conveyor Capable of 200-micron Filtration
EcoFilter is a flexible, cost effective, self-cleaning conveyor and chip filtration system for turning and machining centers. It easily fits any machining center or lathe envelope. EcoFilter conveyors accommodate a broad coolant flow rate range via flexible filter cell sizing. They provide efficient filtration of fine chips to 200-micron nominal at over 98% efficiency*, resulting in improved part finish and accuracy. EcoFilter® works well on its own or makes a great initial filtration option. It integrates especially well with FlexFiltration systems.
Many traditional hinged belt conveyors come EcoFilter Ready at no additional cost. A standard EcoFilter®-Ready hinged steel belt conveyor can convert to an EcoFilter with a simple field retrofit kit in an estimated 4 hours.
If additional filtration is needed, EcoFilter 80 is also available, capable of filtering down to 80-micron nominal.
*Third-party tested
Product Information
- 200-micron nominal at 98% efficiency
- Primary chip removal via hinged belt or scraper belt conveyor
- Secondary fine chip removal via internal filter cell(s) located between the primary conveyor belt
- Easily removable filter cells for periodic preventive maintenance
- Accommodates a broad coolant flow rate range via flexible filter cell sizing and media options
- Fits existing small to midsize machining center and lathe envelopes easily
- EcoFilter®-Ready conveyor is field-convertible to EcoFilter® with simple field retrofit kit
- Improved pump, tooling and coolant life
- Improved part finish/part accuracy
- No consumables in the system – environmentally friendly
- Patent-pending self-cleaning system
- Single drive for reduced energy consumption
How it Works
- Chips and coolant enter the conveyor’s load section.
- A hinged or scraper belt carries out large chips and/or stringers
- Coolant and fine chips flow to the section in between the runs of belt, where the EcoFilter® cell is located.
- The filter cell separates fine chips from coolant. Filtered coolant flows from the inside of the filter cell, out of the side of the conveyor, and into the coolant tank.
- Brushes continuously wipe fine chips from the surface of the filtration cell, keeping the cell clean for coolant to pass through.
- Small chips exit between the runs of belt through the bottom run via patent-pending CleanCleat® system, to the bottom of the conveyor casing.
- Fines that migrate to the bottom of the casing are scraped up to the top run of belt and discharged.
- 200 micron and 80 micron filtration options
- EcoFilters can be custom engineered for various lengths, widths, heights, and incline angles.
- Design can accommodate hinge steel belts or drag flight chain styles
- Offered in 1.5” and 2.5” pitch belt designs
- PermaClean® – maintenance free coolant tank
- Pumps / plumbing / coolant transfer
- Downstream ultra-fine filtration
- Complete electrical and control options including UVS Controls with Jam Manager®
EcoFilter case study – Filtering a New Channel to Productivity: High-volume, High-mix Swiss Turning
EcoFilter’s early adoption – EcoFilter® receiving interest amongst OEMs & Dealers
See how it works –
EcoFilter In the News:
Filtering a new channel to productivity
