Coolers take the heat out of machining

A new range of oil coolers provides the optimum control of heat to ensure improved machine tool performance in the face of ever increasing demands for higher speed operation and improved precision.

ZF Industrial's new range of oil coolers provide the optimum control of heat to ensure improved machine tool performance in the face of ever increasing demands for higher speed operation and improved levels of precision.

Compact, easy to fit and providing up to 18,840kJ/h cooling capacity, the oil coolers are designed for use with a host of machine tools including CNC machining centres, grinders, broaching machines, lathes, EDM machines and milling systems.

ZF's new oil coolers improve machine performance - and the quality of final parts, by precisely controlling the temperature of oil used to lubricate high-speed spindles.

As a result, spindle accuracy is maintained and improved, and tool life is extended.

In addition, the closer control of coolant temperature means that deviations from the centre-line on high-speed spindles are avoided, and also the possible distortion of machined parts due to excessive heat.

Finally, the ZF coolers provide the added benefit of stabilising oil pressure, enabling the machine user to avoid the effects of oil shocks on the precision of the machining process.

With five models in the range, providing from 5234 to 18,840kJ/h cooling capacities and differential temperature control of -10 to +10C, ZF can provide the ideal solution for retrofit and OEM machine builders alike.

All the units offer an ambient temperature control of 10-40C and oil temperatures from 10-45C.

They are easy to install, use and maintain, while offering the user the added benefit of low noise operation.

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