Challange
When JMT upgraded its fleet to modern high-speed (16-18,000 rpm) gantry milling machines, the challenges also changed. While the old open machines had their drawbacks, the new ones generated large amounts of oil mist, invisible but noticeable. The smell of cutting fluid lingered in the air, and the working environment was quickly affected. Operators experienced fatigue, lack of oxygen and a feeling of discomfort in the room.
“Now there’s oxygen in the air – you’re more alert all day”
– Before it just splashed, now the liquid breaks down and becomes smoke. It was not sustainable,” says Peter at JMT. “We noticed a clear difference when we tested Absolent’s solution. One operator said he is no longer tired in the afternoon. That says a lot.
End-to-end solution – from idea to finished installation
JMT first came into contact with Absolent at Ravema Expo 2023. After comparing other suppliers, the choice finally landed on Absolent – much thanks to the total solution that included both point extraction and general ventilation. It wasn’t a quick deal – it took a few months to decide, and the project grew into a major investment. But it was worth it.
– Only Absolent could offer everything we needed. We also got to visit a reference plant and borrow a filter unit to test in our own environment. That was crucial to our decision,” says Peter.
Solution
Today, four A-mist 80C filters are installed, with the option to easily add more units as the fleet grows. It is a turnkey solution, installed without disrupting production.
– Absolent delivered all the way. It worked incredibly well from planning to installation and commissioning,” says Peter.
Installation began in February and the plant was commissioned in March. The solution is also linked to heat recovery, which provides energy savings and better climate control – an added bonus at a time when energy efficiency is a high priority.
Results
At JMT, sustainability is not just about emissions and energy consumption, it’s also about taking care of staff. A clean and healthy working environment is an important value in the corporate culture.
– We want to be an attractive employer. It should be good to work here, it’s part of our core values,” concludes Peter.