Reduce Sludge and Extend Quench Oil Life.
Discover turnkey quench oil filtration systems that can streamline heat-treating operations, reduce process downtime, and improve the quality of finished products. At Como Filtration Systems, we offer a wide range of fully customizable filtration systems for industrial quench oil. Our high-performance systems support America’s manufacturing, metalworking, transportation, and aerospace industries.
State-of-the-Art Filtration to Extend Quench Oil Life
COMO quench oil filters remove particulate and water contamination. This provides many benefits for heat treatment:
- Extend quench oil life
- Reduce oxidation
- Minimize sludge and varnish
- Optimize quench oil heat-transfer rates and cooling curves
- Improve part quality and minimize rejects
- Reduce fluid disposal and replacement costs
Our filtration systems can remove particulates as small as one micron. With more than twenty filter options, we can design a solution that meets your exact fluid cleanliness goals.
High-Performance Quench Oil Filtration Systems
The goal of filtering quench oil is to remove contaminants such as scale, dirt, rust, and metal particulates. The filtration process uses specialized depth filters and/or filter bags, motors for continuous fluid circulation, and application-specific parts:
- High-temperature air bleed valves
- Viton gaskets, seals, and mechanical seals
- High/low pressure-control switches
- Heat shields and elastomeric parts rated for up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Internally hardened or fully hardened gear pumps
We design self-contained systems that integrate seamlessly with manufacturer quench oil processes, including drip pans and forklift channels for mobile deployment.
The Importance of High-Quality Filtration Systems for Heat Treatment
Quench oils are an integral part of industrial heat treatment operations for OEMs. Maintaining quench oils in optimum conditions can enhance everything from the tensile strength of metal parts to the durability of manufacturing equipment. Instead of dealing with the elevated costs — and downtime — of continuously replacing quench oil, invest in a long-lasting filtration system.
Particulate Contamination Problems
Particulate contamination is always finding ways into quench oil. Dust, metal particles, soot, and rust are all present in the atmosphere or on parts and are continuously transferred to the quench oil. These contaminants can affect heat transfer rates, increase oxidation, and leave deposits on parts.
Water Contamination
Water gets in to quench oil via condensation and cooler leaks and has a significantly different boiling point and cooling rate than quench oil. Parts that come in contact with water while hardening are subject to soft-spots, non-uniform hardening, and distortion.
Water also accelerates the oxidation and fluid breakdown, generating sludge and varnish in a quench oil system. These byproducts of oxidation further affect heat transfer rates and cooling curves, which results in distortion, thermal cracking, surface deposits, and part staining.
Degraded Quench Oil Performance and Short Bath Life
Particulate and water in your quench oil accelerate fluid oxidation and breakdown, creating sludge and varnish that increase part distortion, cracking, and staining.
If you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s time to look for a new quench oil filtration system:
- Sludge, varnish, and acid buildup
- Short quench oil life
- Unstable oil viscosity and cooling curves
- Part distortion or cracking
- Surface deposits and staining
- Soft-spots and non-uniform hardening
The Solution for Industrial Quench Oil Processes
Quench oil filtration is a wise investment for manufacturing and metal fabrication operations involving steel, iron, cast iron, and specialized alloys. Common applications include:
- Automotive parts: Transmission parts, bearings, gears, and drive shafts
- Industrial equipment: Bolts, nuts, bearings, springs, and tight-tolerance parts for manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture
- Aerospace components: Aircraft structural components, turbine blades, and landing gear parts
- Metalworking and tooling: Molds, punches, dies, and other machining tools
- Cutting tools: Carbide and high-speed steel tools
Clean quench oil improves strength, abrasion resistance, hardness, and precision for tight-tolerance parts.
A Wide Range of Quench Oil Filtration Options
When choosing a filtration system for quench oil, it’s important to consider the unique thermal characteristics and contaminant profiles of oil- and water-based quench mixtures. Maximum flow rates range from 5 to 20 gallons per minute.
Experts in Quench Oil Filtration
Choose the leaders in quench oil filtration. At COMO Filtration Systems, we have over 40 years of expertise. Our team can recommend the ideal system for heat treatment operations.
