Industrial use central vacuum system

chippneumaticmodular

Overview
FAMA pneumatic suction systems are engineered for continuous, automatic transfer and handling of metal chips from individual production points (machine tools) to a centralized collection or treatment point. The system uses a pneumatic circuit where air velocity conveys dry and oil-soaked swarf along piping to separators, containers or centrifuges.

Main benefits

• Evacuates chips automatically from machine tools to the treatment or storage site without operator intervention
• Handles both dry and wet (coolant-laden) chips
• Modular and flexible layout; clean and low-noise operation
• No civil works required and does not constrain machine lay-out
• Improves plant safety and working conditions by removing operator contact with chips and coolant
• Enables unattended production

Operational description
The system is driven by a vacuum pump protected by a safety filter, generating the suction energy required to move oil-soaked swarf. Each machine is fitted with a sub-machine module (GSM): a basin at the evacuator base that temporarily accumulates wet swarf. A level sensor schedules GSM cleaning and queues it for suction. The GSM dosing screw meters the swarf to the suction point; material travels along the line to a separator where swarf precipitates and is stored in a container or routed to a centrifuge.

Available optionals

• Double suction lines for multi-material handling
• Revolver (material distribution unit for 2–5 materials)
• Bends with anti-wear lining
• Double guillotine for 24/7 operation
• Shredder for long chips
• Squeezer for very wet chips
• Remote synoptic panel and teleassistance

Further technical characteristics

• Operated by a vacuum pump protected by a safety filter to suction oil-soaked swarf
• GSM accumulates wet swarf; level sensor and dosing screw manage feeding to the suction line
• System can include two lines to feed separate centrifuges when machines process two materials alternately
• Multi-material plants can be managed with a revolver for 2–5 materials
• System is designed for short chips; GSM can be fitted with a shredder where long chips occur

Technical specifications

• Power: 11 ÷ 55 kW
• Voltage: 230/400 V
• Power supply: Continuous
• Total distance: up to 200 m
• Transported quantity: up to 1200 kg/h (indicative)
• Hourly production — Example data (approximate, depends on density, shape, oil content and coolant):
  Q = 0.8 mc/h
  density [kg/dmc] — Brass: 1.5 — Steel: 1.3 — Aluminium: 0.8 — Stainless steel: 1.1 — Copper: 1.00 — Cast Iron: 1.4
  Kg/h — Brass: 1200 — Steel: 1050 — Aluminium: 640 — Stainless steel: 900 — Copper: 800 — Cast Iron: 1150