Ekstrom-Carlson Mistic Mist Central Systems can provide cooling to many machines from a single coolant supply source, eliminating the need for coolant tanks at each machine.  Central Systems allow for easy expansion as future needs require.

 

How our proprietary design works

The compressed air passing through the valve body and to the nozzle tip creates a vacuum in the liquid line which draws coolant from the tank. (Our tank is not pressurized.) The coolant is instantly vaporized and forms a conical mist pattern. At the same time, the compressed air expands absorbing heat surrounding the tool and work piece. The result is a cooling effect as well as lubrication.

 

The following specific information should be answered when ordering central systems units:

 

1 Standard Output Units/Hi-Flow Units

• Standard Output Units deliver a spray capable of adequately cooling and lubricating small to approximately 5/8" diameter mills, drills, taps, wheels, etc., in light tool room and general purpose machining applications. For larger cutters, production, and high feed rates, where more lubrication is required, choose a spray unit with more than one spray nozzle or choose a Hi-Flow Unit. Standard output models use up to .3 cfm air @ 90 PSI.
• High-Flow Units deliver up to NINE times more spray than our standard output models. Yet, they can be adjusted down to about where the standard nozzle leaves off. Hi-Flow units are recommended for higher feed rates, production machining, and large cutters over 1-1/4" diameter. Hi-Flow output units use 2.7 cfm air @ 90 PSI.

 

2 Valve Body

• Standard 1/8" pipe threads are used on the vales for air and coolant supply connections. Each valve measures 1"x 1"x 2-5/16". All valves have mounting holes, an air control, and a liquid control.

 

3 Air/Coolant Lines (Between Valve and Nozzle)

• Choose a Line...Specify Length
• When extreme flexibility is desired, ACT lines are recommended. The poly air coolant tubes are covered with braided metal wire. This type of line must be supported in the proper position. We offer magnetic bases or nozzle clips. Sold per foot.

 

 

5 Metal Coolant Tanks and Polyethlene Tanks

• 2 and 5 gallon rectangular tanks are available with sight glass fluid level indicator, coolant filter with nipple, heavy gage corrosion resistant steel, and tough paint epoxy coating.
• 1 and 5 gallon round tanks are available and do not include sight glass fluid level indicators.
• 2 and 6 gallon semi-transparent polyethylene tanks are available.  They are self-supporting and are well suited for use in medical, electronics, food, and chemical applications, where corrosion may be an issue. Tanks include filter with nipple, and lid. Round plastic tanks are also available.

 

6 On/Off Control Options

• The DALC on/off lever avoids opening and closing individual air and liquid controls between operations. Manually operated. Part Number MIST 420-3309.
• Dual Solenoid Control Valve is an assembly of two valves which install in the air and coolant supply lines of the CS series valves. Specify voltage 110V 60Hz or 24 VDC. Part numbers MIST 420-4978-110VAC or MIST 420-4978-24VDC.