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Recommended Solutions

For this application LAKOS recommends....

  • JPX or JPL for most processes
  • For a total filtration solution combining both a JPX separator and purge device in a single system, the PRX is recommended.

 

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LAKOS Separator installed in an Auto Manufacturing Plant to remove particles from recirculating fluids and prolong pump life

Automobile Manufacturing

LAKOS Separators are an effective solution in automotive manufacturing plants worldwide This includes:

  • Full stream protection for central coolant systems
  • Protection of nozzles and the control of solids accumulation in body prep and deluge wash baths.
  • Protection of grinding and finishing processes
  • Cooling water filtration

Download our Auto Industry Sales Brochure, LS-588 for more information. Also availble in German, GLS-588.

 

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Specialized Automobile Manufacturing Processes Typically Requiring Filtration:

Central Coolant Systems
Full-Stream Protection
Illustration of Central Coolant Systems with full stream protection

Deluge Wash Baths
Nozzle Protection and Solids Accumulation Control
Illustration of deluge wash baths with nozzle protection and solids accumulation control

Machining/Grinding Centers
Coolant Filtration/Recycling
Illustration of machine/grinding centers of coolant filtration/recycling

Robotic Welders
Cooling Water and Heat Exchanger Protection
Robotic Welders with cooling water and heat exchanger protection

LAKOS installation in Auto Manufacturing plant

Efficiency

Chart of Effective Solids Removal Performance
Case Studies

Ford improves coolant re-use with LAKOS
For its reaming operations at the Lima Engine Plant in Ohio, Ford installed a LAKOS Separator to achieve 3-micron clarity in removing grinding swarf & fines from its recirculated coolant.

Deluge autobody wash process relies on LAKOS
Employed in all of their plants, a major automaker installs LAKOS Separators to remove the weld balls and other solid contaminants from its body wash and pre-phosphate bath operations, helping to reduce paint defects by as much as 85%.

Chain tunnel broach operation improved with LAKOS
The manufacture of forged steel rods for a major Midwest USA diesel engine plant requires a worm-way dispersal of coolant to the cutting tool. Clogged with fines and faced with excessive shutdowns, a LAKOS Separator was installed to remove the troublesome solids and eliminate the shutdowns, increasing productivity dramatically.

Surface grinding finds value with LAKOS
Installed after an indexing paper filter and prior to a fine cartridge filter, a LAKOS Separator removes troublesome cast iron fines from coolant with such efficiency that the cartridge filter rarely needs cartridge replacement for an automotive plant in Michigan.

Gun drilling of cylinder heads threatens high pressure pumps
Replacing both paper filters and cartridges, a LAKOS Separator removes aluminum fines from coolant on a Lamb aluminum drilling operation to increase productivity.

Water-cooled welders avoid costly damage with LAKOS
The Newcor Seam Welders at a major auto plant in Michigan were cracking from overheating on a weekly basis until LAKOS Separators were installed to prevent the plugging of the cooling water lines to these machines.

Application Bulletins

AB-139 LAKOS as a Polishing Filter at Ford Motor Company
AB-148 LAKOS Removes Swarf from Coolant at Mitsubishi Motors
AB-158 LAKOS Super Separator Protects Oil-Water Separator
AB-162 LAKOS Protects Water Jacket and Heat Exchanger at Glass Plant
AB-183 LAKOS Retrofit Installations Clean Up Synthetic Coolants
AB-184 Midwest Diesel Plant
AB-199 Automaker Deluge System