Oil Mist Collection

Here’s a quick guide to selecting ductwork connection types based on the seal they offer.

The casual observer would consider the vast majority of dust collection systems "leak-free."

If not handled properly, oil mist can become a safety hazard when it’s released into the ambient air. Not only does it pollute the air we breathe, but it can also create puddles on the floor — cue the “Slippery when wet” signs and workers’ comp forms.

Oil mist is a byproduct of using metalworking fluids (MWFs) in an industrial machining or cutting process. Although MWFs can prolong the tools’ lives and make it easier to cut through materials, the oil mist they produce can also pollute the manufacturing space and overload collectors.