Mobile unit cleans machine tool coolants without stopping production

There is no interruption in the production cycle or need to transport fluids. The portable SumpDoc can be wheeled next to a machine tool, parts washer or rinse tank to provide full-service fluid reclamation in a simple three step process.

The main features of the SumpDoc include; sump cleaner (sump vac) for removal of all sludge and solids 50-micron and larger, pleated bag filter and housing for removal of solids down to 10-micron, continuous flow tramp oil coalescer, high speed centrifuge for removal of emulsified tramp oil and fines down to three to five micron, ozone generator for microbiological treatment of coolants, coolant makeup system with proportioner and electrical controls with touch screen dashboard.  All components are housed on a mobile platform for ease of transportation.   

 “SumpDoc is a cost-effective alternative to a central fluid recycling system or batch processing,” says Barry Nehls, General Manager—Eriez Hydroflow. “The economic advantages stem from the elimination of downtime and savings from re-use of fluids.” 

Nehls explains, “The SumpDoc is like a crash cart for sumps. With its portable design and ability to function with little operator interaction and no stop in production, the SumpDoc is truly revolutionary.”

SumpDoc in Operation

The SumpDoc operates in three easy steps.  After locating the SumpDoc unit next to an operating machine tool sump and connecting to the plant source of compressed air, water and electric, the unit is ready to begin metalworking fluid rejuvenation while the machine tool remains in full production.  The operator turns the unit on and follows the steps illustrated on the control panel touch screen dashboard. 

In step one the operator selects the Sump Vac Mode from the dashboard controls.&nbNike