Cooling lubricant (KSS) Metal processing

Cleaning a cooling lubricant system with lime soap deposits without interrupting operation
The customer order

Task

  • Cleaning the cooling lubricant system with the Comprex® process
  • Remove deposits (“lime soap”)
  • Restore operational safety
  • No impairment of production during the cleaning process

Technical data

  • central cooling lubricant supply system for machines:
    • Pipes ≤ DN 50, total length approx. 250 m
    • 49 Machines with storage containers, filled in batches
  • Permissible system pressure 5 bar

Cleaning with the Comprex® process

Implementation

  • mechanical cleaning with compressed, treated air from Comprex® unit
  • Section-by-section cleaning of the pipelines in the installed state up to the machines
  • Fluid management during cleaning ensured by lubricoolant supplier, therefore no interruption to operation necessary
  • Access to the system via standardized adapter connections
  • Discharge of rinsing water and deposits into provided containers (IBC)
  • 2 technicians, approx. 16 hours on site
  • Support from technical staff of the coolant supplier and the client’s maintenance team
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Result of Comprex® cleaning

Result of Comprex® cleaning of a cooling lubricant system

  • Deposits and coarse particles are mobilized and removed from the system
  • Operational safety restored
  • Efficient operation
What makes our solution stand out:
With our Comprex® air-water impulse cleaning system, we provide an effective, sustainable, and resource-efficient cleaning solution.
Do you have any questions? We’re happy to help you find the right solution with Comprex®

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