Typical challenges - and how we solve them
Water-miscible and non-water-miscible cooling lubricants are used for cooling and lubrication in machining and grinding processes.
With Comprex®, we remove deposits and biofilms from your pipes – quickly, gently and generally without chemical additives. To ensure sustainable and safe operation, all flushing media are then collected and disposed of properly.
The problem
Deposits and lime soaps often occur in cooling lubricant systems as a result of hard water and oily components. These residues settle in pipes and impair the flow.
Water-mixed coolants are also susceptible to microbial growth: Heat, nutrients and stagnation promote the growth of microorganisms. This results in biofilms, odors and health risks such as skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Contamination and unstable emulsions significantly shorten the service life of the cooling lubricant – the lubricating and cooling effect is reduced, which has a negative impact on process reliability and tool service life.
The solution
We use Comprex® to clean emulsion lines and complex cooling lubricant pipe systems with specifically controlled air-water pulses.
This reliably dissolves solids, deposits and biofilms – without any chemicals and usually without downtime.
For special requirements, a compatible cleaning medium can also be used instead of water.
The method is gentle on materials and suitable for common pipe materials such as stainless steel, copper or plastic systems.
Central area of application:
Coolant lines in machining and grinding processes
The result
After cleaning, lime soaps and deposits are removed and the pipe cross-section, operational hygiene and process reliability are restored.
The service life of the cooling lubricant in a clean piping system is increased. The complete removal of lime soap prevents crystallization nuclei for new formation.
No chemical residues remain in the system. Tool wear is low, and constant cooling and lubrication properties ensure better dimensional accuracy of the workpieces and less tool wear.
How Comprex® sustainably increases the efficiency of your cooling lubricant systems
Comprex® reliably removes chips, oil residues and deposits from cooling lubricant lines – for optimum flow, stable processes and high operational reliability. Completely without chemicals.
Lime soap deposits, left before and right after cleaning
Lime soap deposits, left before and right after cleaning
Deposits discharged from a cooling lubricant system
Waxy deposits in a coolant pipe before and after cleaning
Benefit from the Comprex® advantages now!
Whether drinking water and waste water in municipalities, industrial piping systems or water pipes in buildings – each area has its own requirements. We work with you to develop a tailor-made cleaning solution that works, saves resources and delivers lasting results.
Fast, thorough, resource-saving - without chemicals
Up to 80% shorter
Up to 100x stronger
Up to 90% less
Up to 10x faster
3 steps to clean cooling lubricant systems
Step 1 Analysis & planning
Together with you, we check the structure and condition of your systems. Taking the local conditions into account, we adapt the use of the Comprex® process to your requirements and develop a customized cleaning plan – tailored to your system technology, critical bottlenecks and the required process reliability.
Step 2 Preparation
We plan the cleaning sections, determine the feed-in and feed-out points and take care of all the logistics so that your production can continue to run as smoothly as possible. Our team of technicians will come to you with the appropriate equipment and remain on site for the duration of the project.
Details on our mobile cleaning systems and self-sufficient trailers for different nominal widths can be found here. We are also happy to implement permanently integrated solutions with you.
Step 3 Cleaning & commissioning
Cleaning is carried out using targeted air-water impulses from the Comprex® process. Deposits and residues are thoroughly removed – quickly, gently and without chemical additives.
Once the measure has been completed, we check the result and hand the system back into regular operation ready for use.
Under certain conditions, the discharged, cleaned cooling lubricant can be returned to the system. This allows you to make additional savings. Talk to us!
Fast, professional and ready for use: Our experienced team will take care of the cleaning for you – whether as a one-off or regularly as part of your maintenance concept.
Would you like to use the Comprex® process yourself? No problem. Our mobile systems are available for hire – including instruction, accessories and technical support.
Would you like to permanently integrate your own Comprex® cleaning system into your operating processes? Whether mobile or stationary – we have the right system for you and will train your staff.
"Our conclusion: The test of the Comprex® unit can be rated as thoroughly positive. The cleaning effect can be seen as very good, in some cases even blockages could be loosened. Due to the rather simple operation, the unit could be operated without any problems after the short instruction. No problems were encountered during the test phase.
At this point, we would like to thank you again for the test opportunity and the trust you have placed in us."
"We have had very good experiences with comprex and are very satisfied with the cooperation that has grown over the years. The Hammann GmbH technicians know our network, arrangements are quick and uncomplicated and the assignments are already a fixed part of our annual planning for network maintenance."
Giving decisive impetus
KSS machining centers
Cooling lubricant (KSS) Metal processing
More practical examples – cooling lubricant systems (KSS)
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Frequently asked questions about cooling lubricant lines
How does cleaning with Comprex® work in cooling lubricant systems?
Comprex® generates dynamic air-water pulses that move through the pipes at high speed. This creates strong flow effects that reliably remove and remove deposits and biofilms – completely without chemicals.
Does production have to be interrupted for cleaning?
Not necessarily. Cleaning can often be integrated into planned breaks or maintenance windows. This keeps production downtime to a minimum and often eliminates the need for a complete shutdown.
If parallel operation is possible, cleaning does not have to be interrupted.
Which residues can be removed?
Typical residues such as biofilms, lime soap, oil and grease residues, limescale or particles are effectively removed. Even stubborn deposits in narrow pipes can be safely removed.
Is the cleaning process suitable for all system materials?
Yes, because Comprex® works purely physically, the method is gentle on the material and suitable for all common pipe materials such as stainless steel, copper, plastic or mixed systems.
How do we deal with the rinsing/disposal water and residues?
All rinsing media and residues resulting from the cleaning process are completely removed and properly collected. They are then disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner by authorized specialist companies or – if possible – treated internally and returned to the system.
This keeps operations safe, clean and legally compliant.
Are there any restrictions for particularly small nominal widths or highly interconnected/multi-level systems?
The Comprex® process can also clean complex, multi-storey or highly branched pipe systems. For very small nominal widths or branches that are difficult to access, however, the cleaning schedule is adapted individually to ensure an optimum pulse flow.
In rare cases, the use of additional flushing sections or temporary connection points may be necessary.
How long does cleaning take?
The cleaning time depends on the length and degree of soiling of the pipe. As a rule, cleaning only takes a few hours – significantly shorter than conventional chemical processes.
What advantages do I have after cleaning?
After cleaning, you benefit from stable flow rates, longer service life of the cooling lubricants and fewer unplanned downtimes. This reduces costs and ensures a permanently high level of process reliability.
