Exair CE-compliant Chip Trapper

Independent laboratory tests now certify that Exair’s Chip Trapper meets the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark. The product offers a fast, easy way to clean large coolant sumps, removing solids such as chips, swarf and shavings out of used coolants and other liquids.

The device vacuums the coolant or liquid that is filled with debris into the included 208 L drum, trapping all the solids in a re-usable filter bag. With a turn of the flow valve, clean liquid pumps back out. It is claimed that expensive coolant that used to last only six weeks will last six months with regular use of the product. It is suitable for use on machines with sumps, parts washers, tanks and storage containers.

Available from Compressed Air Australia, the unit is powered by compressed air and has no motors or impellers to clog or wear out. Safe operation is said to be assured with a built-in pressure/vacuum relief and an automatic safety shut-off valve that prevents spills or overfilling. The product comes complete with the stainless steel two-way pump assembly, directional flow valve, 114, 208 or 416 L drum, lever lock drum lid, shut-off valve, 3 m vacuum hose, 6 m compressed air hose, chip wand, two filter bags and a drum dolly. An optional spill recovery kit is available.