Westpharma Services Ltd
West Pharmaservices designs and manufactures bespoke automation and robotic solutions for the pharmaceutical, medical device, FMCG and cosmetic industries. As part of its continued investment in manufacturing capability and environmental responsibility, the company recently installed a Filtermist FX4002 oil mist extraction system on its XYZ 1000LR CNC machining centre.
A large proportion of the company's machining work involves manufacturing one-off and low-volume components, so the CNC machine is regularly being set up between jobs. During these periods, the coolant pump is not operating continuously, so mist extraction is not needed.
West Pharmaservices purchased an F Save energy saving alongside the FX4002 oil mist filter. The F Save device senses when the coolant pump is operational and switches the Filtermist unit on when it's needed and off when it isn't - reducing electricity consumption and lowering operating costs, while contributing to a more sustainable manufacturing process.
West Pharmaservices' Machine Shop Manager, Andrew, commented:
"Installation was quick and straightforward, with virtually no disruption to production. The system was easy to integrate into our existing equipment.
"We would certainly recommend F Save to other manufacturers, particularly those producing bespoke or low-volume components where machinery is not operating continuously. It's a simple, cost-effective solution that reduces energy consumption, lowers operating costs and supports sustainability without impacting productivity."
Filtermist provides oil mist collectors in over 60 countries worldwide