Okuma launches high-pressure coolant system
Okuma High-pressure Coolant System Also known as the OHP, this system provides variable‑flow, high‑pressure coolant delivery to machining equipment from Okuma, which makes CNC machine tools, controls, automation and manufacturing systems. The system’s built‑in feed and supply pump supports long, uninterrupted machining cycles, and it has an alarm that provides notification when the filter is dirty. Compatible with water‑based coolants and suitable oils, the OHP works with a wide range of tooling sizes, multi-axis lathes, multi-function machines and machining centers.
What’s new? The OHP, announced in April.
Benefits Optimal chip evacuation, improved surface finishes, enhanced productivity and flexibility. The OHP has been designed to be robust and compact.
Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, N.C., 704-588-7000, www.okuma.com
Vital Statistics
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OHP dimensions |
36 inches by 28 inches by 42 inches; 850 pounds |
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Flow capacity |
8 gallons per minute |
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Pressure capability |
1,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) |
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Dimensions of 5-micron quick-change filter bags |
7 inches by 32 inches |
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Vertical reservoir capacity |
50 gallons |
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Power |
208/230 volt (standard); 480 volt available |
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Senior Staff Reporter Karen Hanna covers injection molding, molds and tooling, processors, workforce and other topics, and writes features including In Other Words and Problem Solved for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She has more than 15 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.