MQL Steidle GMBH Gesamtkatalog GB Rev04
MQL Steidle GMBH Gesamtkatalog GB Rev04
MQL Steidle GMBH Gesamtkatalog GB Rev04
Quantity. Systems.
PRODUCT RANGE
About.
Steidle.
Steidle GmbH has pioneered and paved the way for the
technique known as Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL),
which has now established itself as the most advanced stra-
tegy for metal processing.
Product.
Diversity.
Consulting.
Specialists.
Customized.
Solutions.
Targeted.
Lubrication.
Quantity.
Optimization.
The idea behind MQL
In conventional circulating lubrication, an emulsion consisting
of lubricant concentrate (approx. 5%) and water (approx. offers a lot of advantages. A time-consuming and costly
95%) is generally used. Let us consider the effect of this mix- cleaning of chips and work piece is not needed. Similarly the
ture. Most of the emulsion serves only to cool down the heat machine and the surroundings remain dry, which improves
that is produced by its poor lubricant effect. This was the the safety of the workplace. No emulsions must be maintai-
starting point for MQL. If lubrication is optimized, the reduc- ned and disposed of any more and dry chips can be reused
tion in friction results in a reduction in the amount of heat as valuable materials. The tool lifetime normally increases.
produced, which means that there is less heat to dissipate.
Moreover, only a certain amount of the lubricant is needed Nowadays, the quantity of lubricant used needs to be bet-
for the lubrication process. Everything over and above this
amount is wasted. MQL. Compared to the amount used in closed-circuit coo-
ling, this corresponds to a ratio of approx. 1 : 10,000 or, in
So MQL also means using only the exact quantity of lubricoolant other words: only one drop of MQL is needed for every litre
requi
red.T hisi
swhyMQLi sa lsok nowna s„dr yl ubr i
c ati
on“. of emulsion!
Properties & Suitability
System Properties
Delivery principle
Piston pump
Overpressure
Underpressure
Delivery quantity
Micro quantities (up to 50 ml/h/nozzle)
Micro quantities (up to 2000 ml/h/nozzle)
Output
Air/medium-mix, coarse
Air/medium-mix, fine
Air/medium-mix, aerosol
Liquid only (airless system)
Media
Low viscose media (1 - 25 mm2/sat40°C)
Medium viscose media (25 - 50 mm2/sat40°C)
High viscose media (50 - 100 mm2/sat40°C)
Type of lubrication
External lubrication
Internal lubrication
Single channel/ external mixing
Dual channel/ internal mixing
Suitability for ranges of application
Metal-cutting operations
Drilling
Turning
Milling
Thread moulding
Thread cutting
Engraving
Reaming
Countersinking
Sawing
Grinding
Chipless forming operations
Bending
Compressing
Punching
Forming
Other applications
Lubrication of bearings
Chain lubrication
Cooling
Application of mould release agents
Application of anti-corrosion agents
Page 6
Contents
Page 7
Lubrimat® L60
Brief description: Piston pump system for spraying the smallest quantities of liquid.
Main application range: External MQL in all metal-cutting operations. Pinpoint or small area lubricati-
on in chipless forming operations. Application of mould release and anti-cor-
rosion agents or other spray-on substances.
Operating principle: The liquid flows from the reservoir into a piston pump. This
pushes an exact quantity of the lubricant into the internal feed
tube. Separately supplied compressed air splits the medium
at the nozzle tip and sprays it.
Adjustability: Swept volume of the pump (manual)
Clock frequency of the pump (manual)
Quantity of spray air (manual)
Spray air pressure (manual)
Switch on/ off via actuation control
device/drive (electric, pneumatic or manual)
System components:
Page 8
Lubrimat® L60
- Connections for feed tube with EASY-COAX®system (plug-in system for speedy, simple assembly,
disassembly and interchange, including EASY-COAX®twist-stop) on the left side of the housing.
- Component labelling in accordance with the designations in the pneumatic connection diagram.
- Numbering clips on every liquid conduit.
Page 9
Lubrimat® L60
Fig.1: A6AWQp
4. Feed tube
- Coaxial feed tube with EASY-COAX® system. Outer tube of strong
rubberc onst
ruc t
ionwi throbus tmet alsleeveØ1 1,innert ubef or
deli
v eryofmedi um,const ructedofl ong- l
if
ePTFEØ3.St andar d
length 3,000, non-standard lengths up to 20,000 available on request.
Smallest bending radius R50.
- Numbering clips on feed tube for easy assignment of pumps and
nozzles. Fig.: EASY-COAX®
Page 10
Lubrimat® L60
5. Nozzle option:
- Nozzle copper tube Ø6wi thEASY- COAX® system. Can be bent once, most suitable for rigid
positioning. Nozzle head with flow optimized construction for targeted, fogless spraying and nickel
platedpr otec ti
vesl eeveØ8.St andardlength300,non- standardlengt
hsi n
increments of 50 can also be supplied. 2 clamps,
MFBR
aconnect i
onbl oc k( 40x30x15wi th2fi
xinghol esØ6)
orac onnect ionbl ockwi thr oundmagnetØ80canbe
GL
supplied for mounting, if required. Standard full jet,
also available as flat-jet (spray angle approx. 75° )
. K
- Nozzle multi link tube Ø17wi t
hEASY- COAX ® KK
system. Can be bent several times, particularly suitable for flexible KS1/2
positioning. Nozzle head with flow optimized construction for targeted,
BS1/3
fogles ss pray ingandni ck el
-pl atedprotecti
ves l
eev eØ8.
Standard length 300, non-standard lengths in increments of 50 can
BS2/2
alsobesuppl ied.Aconnect i
onbl ock(40x30x15wi th2f i
xingholesØ6)
orac onnect ionbl ockwi thr oundmagnetØ80canbesuppl i
edf or
mount ing,ifr equi red.St andar df ul
lj
et,alsoav ail
abl easf lat
-j
et(sprayangl eappr ox.75° ).
- Nozzl ef lexiblemet altubeØ9wi t
hEASY- COAX® system. Can be bent several times, particularly
suitable for flexible positioning. Nozzle head with flow optimized construction for targeted, fogless
s pr
ay ingandni c kel-pl
atedpr otecti
vesleev eØ12.St andar dlength340,butal s oav ai
l
abl ei n220
and420.Connect ionbl ock( 40x30x15wi th2fixinghol esØ6)wi thorwi t
houtr oundmagnetØ80
can be supplied for mounting, if required.
- Nozzleblocks (Aluminium) with EASY-COAX® system. For 1, 2 or 3 feed tubes. With optimized
spray points for band saws or circular saws and elongated holes for mounting 6x18 or 6x21.
- Individual solutions like conical nozzles, incorporated nozzles or complete spraying devices on
demand.
* If the coverage of the surface will correspond to the ideal form shown here, will depend on the viscosity
and the surface tension of the media itself.
Page 11
Lubrimat® L60
6. Option
-4xr oundmagnetØ80( mount edont her evers eside)f oreas yinstal
lati
onoft hehous i
ng.
(see example on page 12).
- 4 x mounting straps (mounted on the reverse side) for fixed installation of the housing.
(see example on page 6).
- Filler reservoir 2.0-litre, fits into the filler neck (reservoir 1.0 litre and higher). This solution enables
you to fill in media of high viscosity more easily. You do not have to wait until the media is poured
in as its own weight makes the media flow faster through the sieve. In addition the filler reservoir
hasabi ggeropeni ngØ.Di mensi ons:Ø120x240hei ght.
0. Base L60 MQL with piston pumps and precise metering control (PMC)
Page 12
Lubrimat® L60
4. Feed tube ZM3000 feedt ube,met al out erØ1 1/i nnerPTFEØ3,l engt h( L)=3, 000(
s t
andar d)
ZM........ feed tube, length =.... (non-standard length, min. 500, in increments of 500)
5. Nozzle K coppert
ube(
Ø6,L=300)
KK coppert
ube(
Ø6,L=300)wi
th2clamps
KB coppert
ube(
Ø6,L=300)wi
thconnec
tionbl
ock
KBR coppert
ube(
Ø6,L=300)wi
thconnec
tionbl
ockandr
oundmagnetØ80
BS1/3 band saw nozzleblock for 1 feed tube/ with 3 spray points
BS2/2 band saw nozzleblock for 2 feed tubes/ with 2 spray points
BS3/3 band saw nozzleblock for 3 feed tubes/ with 3 spray points
KS1/2 circular saw nozzleblock for 1 feed tube/ with 2 spray points
KS2/2 circular saw nozzleblock for 2 feed tubes/ with 2 spray points
KS3/3 circular saw nozzleblock for 3 feed tubes/ with 3 spray points
(additional types and models also available))
0. Base 6. Option
1. Base addition
2. Reservoir 5. Nozzle
3. Drive 4. Feed tube
Page 13
Sawfix® SF
Brief description: Piston pump system for spraying the smallest quantities of liquid.
Main application range: External MQL for circular saws and band saws.
Operating principle: The liquid flows from the reservoir into a piston pump. This
pushes an exact amount of the medium into the internal feed
tube. Separately supplied compressed air splits the medium in the
nozzleblock into tiny particles of fluid and sprays it onto the
tooth profile of the saw.
Adjustability: Swept volume of the pump (manual), clock frequency of
the pump (manual), quantity of spray air (manual), switch
on/off via drive (electric, pneumatic or manual).
Technical Data:
System components:
1. Base / Base addition
- Pneumatically driven, finely meterable piston pump with FPM seals, manually adjustable with
PMC precise metering control , enabling easy adjustment of the volume using a dial.
Volume 0 - 0.03 ml per stroke, including adjusting key.
- Ventilation unit integrated underneath the pump module.
- Frequency generator for pump pulse, manually adjustable 0 - 90 stroke min-1.
- Coupler plug for compressed air supply to left side of housing.
- Air valve to set spray air quantity.
4. Feed tube
- Coaxial feed tube with EASY-COAX® system. Outer tube of strong rubber
cons t
ructionwithr obus tmet alsl
eev eØ11,innertubef
ordeliveryofmedi um,
cons t
ructedofl ong- l
if
ePTFEØ3.St andar
dl engt
h3,000,non-s t
andar dlengt
hs
up to 20,000 available on request.
5. Nozzle
- Nozzleblock (aluminium 15x52x30) with EASY-COAX® system. For band
saws with 3 optimized spray points and two elongated holes for mounting
6x18. For circular saws with 2 optimized spray points and
one elongated hole for mounting 6x21. Fig.: Nozzleblocks KS1/2 and BS1/3
6. Option
- 4xr oundmagnetØ80( mount edont her ever ses ide)f oreasyi nst allati
onoft hehousi ng.
(see example on page 14).
- 4 x mounting straps (mounted on the reverse side) for fixed installation of the housing.
(see example on page 8).
Order codes:
5. Nozzle BS1/3 band saw nozzle block for 1 feed tube / with 3 spray points
KS1/2 circular nozzle block for 1 feed tube / with 2 spray points
0. Base 6. Option
1. Base addition
2. Reservoir 5. Nozzle
3. Drive 4. Feed tube
Page 15
Centermat® C30
In the case of internal lubrication only the finest drops are able to get through as the centrifugal forces
inside the spindle eject the bigger oil droplets .The Centermat®C30 utilizes this effect through its use
of PRO CYCLON® technology. Coarse droplets are separated in the Centermat® C30 early on and
stable aerosol Mixture which is transported to the drill holes in the machine tool all the way through the
feed tube, rotary union and spindle.
tools with a total channel cross section of 1.0 to 10 0,2 0,5 0,4 0,3 - - +
mm2. Suitable for applications where the tools 1,0 1,1 0,8 0,7 + + +
2,0 1,6 1,1 0,9 + + +
have similar channel cross sections in the above
3,0 2,0 1,4 1,1 + + +
mentioned range. 5,0 2,5 1,8 1,5 + + -
10 3,6 2,5 2,1 + + -
The full version C30/1 V7 provides two indepen- 60 8,7 6,2 5,0 - + -
dent spray nozzles in the spray chamber and is 120 12,4 8,7 7,1 - + -
For applications with a total channel cross section of 0.2 to 3.0 mm2 a special mini spray nozzle is
available on demand.
Technical Data:
Page 16
Centermat® C30
System components:
1. Base / Base addition
At basic version C30/1: One pneumatically driven, finely meterable piston pump to feed one spray
nozzle in the spray chamber.
At full version C30/1 V7: Two pneumatically driven, finely meterable piston pumps to feed two
spray nozzles in the spray chamber.
The following components are for both version identical:
- Piston pumps with FPM seals, manually adjustable with scale indicator, volume 0 - 0.03 ml per stroke.
- Spray nozzles with dedicated air valve wi t
hmanomet er(0–10bar )tos etspr ayai
rquant it
y.
- Dedi cat edai rv alvewi thmanomet er(0–10bar )tosetquant ityofaddi t
ionalai r.
- Ventilation unit integrated on the side of the pump block.
- Frequency generator for pump pulse, manually adjustable 0 - 90 stroke min-1.
- Manometer ( 0–10bar )inthedoorf r
ontt oindi cateres ervoirpressure.
- Pneumatic pressure switch to switch off nozzles in case of pressure build up including visual
display unit in the door front. Automatic ventilation valve with hand actuation.
- Coupler plug NG8 for compressed air supply to left side of housing.
- Air filter with integrated water separator and drainage opening on underside of housing.
- Robust, compact metal housing 500x300x210 with robust metal closer and door seal for dust
protection and noise reduction, earthing pin, 4 mounting straps for wall mounting of the housing.
- Connect i
onf orf eedt ubewi thpush- incoupl erØ12ont heuppersi deofhousi ng.
2. Reservoirs
- Aluminium reservoir, 1.5 litre inside housing with float switch min (potential-free either NC or NO).
- Hand pump for filling the reservoir and funnel tube.
- Visual fill level display in door front.
3. Drive
At basic version C30/1: One solenoid valve for the spray nozzle and the additional air together.
At full version C30/1 V7: Two solenoid valves for the two spray nozzles, one for the additional air.
Each solenoid valve is 3/2 way (120 Nl/min) with auxiliary actuation (for occasional manual switching
on/off). Coil with plug in 24V DC, 24V AC, 110V AC or 230V AC and cable bushing.
4. Feed tube (
PUNØ12)Standard length 3,000, non-standard lengths up to 15,000 available on request.
Order codes:
0. Base C30 MQL for internal lubrication
1. Base addition /1 basic version with 1 spray nozzle (cross section of 1.0 to 10 mm2)
/1 V7 full version with 2 spray nozzles (cross section of 1.0 to 120 mm2)
2. Reservoir
0. Base
1. Base addition
2. Reservoir
3. Drive 4. Feed tube
Page 17
Toolmat® T70
Brief description: Piston pump system with special nozzle design for fine oil-air mixtures.
Main application range: Internal MQL for single channel rotary union, lower and middle rpm
Operating principle: The piston pumps transport the liquid from the supply reservoir
to the hybrid nozzle which sprays the air-oil mixture through the
rotary transmission leadthrough. If requested, the hybrid nozzle
can extend into the rotary transmission leadthrough and the spindle.
Adjustability: Swept volume (manual), clock frequency of the pump (manual),
quantity of spray air (manual), quantity of casing air (manual),
switch on/off via actuation control device/ drive (electric,
pneumatic or manual)
With Toolmat® T70 the proven piston pumps provide for an exactly
selectable flow rate. The spray grade can be determined via the spray air.
The saturation of the mixture can be adjusted via the casing air. In the Vario3
and Vario7 versions, 3 or 7 pre-settable oil quantities can be selected.
System components:
2. Reservoirs from 2.0 to 27 litres available (details, variations and data: see Lubrimat®, on page 9).
Page 18
Toolmat® T70
2. Reservoir (2.0 to 27 litres available, for order code see Lubrimat, page 12)
3. Drive E...V.. electric (24V DC, 24V AC, 110V AC oder 230V AC)
PV3 pneumatic
H3 hand actuated
5. Nozzle
HY... hy
bri
dnoz
zlepr
ojec
ts…mm out
oft
he3/
8”ex
ter
nal
thr
eadc
onnec
ti
on
0. Base 6. Option
1. Base addition
2. Reservoir 5. Nozzle
3. Drive 4. Feed tube
Page 19
Spraymat® S700
Brief description: Low pressure system for spraying low viscose substances in medium quantities.
Main application range: External MQL in simple metal-cutting operations. As a spray system in application
of substances in not to small quantities. Depending on the substance and type
of application, a suction is recommended.
Operating principle: In the Venturi nozzle , the spray air produces a partial vacuum, which causes
the liquid to be sucked out of the unpressurized reservoir and sprayed.
Adjustability: Spray air quantity (manual), quantity of liquid (manual), spray air pressure
(manual), switch on/off actuation (electric, pneumatic or manual)
Technical Data:
Nozzle VD07 Nozzle VD15
Operating pressure bar 4-7 4-7
Liquid throughput ml/h per nozzle 0 - 1.000 1) 0–6. 0001)
Typical consumption ml/h per nozzle 30 - 50 1) 50–1001)
Lubricoolant ®
Lubrimax and others Lubrimax® and others
Recommended viscosity mm2/ s(at40° C) 1 - 25 1) 1 - 50 1)
Max. suction height mm 1.000 1) 3.000 1)
Max. feed tube length mm 10.000 1) 20.000 1)
1) Partly application-specific, depending on operating pressure, medium used, tube length and suction height
Dimensions (HxWxD) of the standard version, depending on reservoir
System components:
Fig.: S700 with
1. Base / Base addition reservoir Y6
- For each nozzle a needle valve to adjust air spray and one to adjust quantity of liquid.
- Pressure reducing valve for spray air to adjust spray jet (low pressure =
coarse spray droplets; high pressure = fine spray droplets).
- Manomet er( 0 – 10 bar )on pr essurer educing v alve toi ndi cate spr ay
air pressure.
- Ascending pipe for liquid with non-return valve and liquid filter.
ventil
ati
onpl ugandwal lbr acket( with2r oundmagnet sØ57,onr eques t
).
- Reservoir 6.0 / 20 or 40 litre PP, with filler neck, screw plug, detachable sieve,
automatic ventilation, hinged cover, visual fill level display on the outside. Can
Fig. S700 with
be supplied with float switch min or min+max (potential-free, either NC or NO).
reservoir Y1W
Wal l
brac ketforr es ervoir6. 0lit
reonr eques t
,withorwi t
hout4r oundmagnet sØ57.
Page 20
Spraymat® S700
Y20 20-litre PP
VD07KK Venturi nozzle, full jet, copper tube (L= 300) with 2 clamps
VD07KB Venturi nozzle, full jet, copper tube (L= 300) with connection block
VD07KBR … withc onnec tionbl ockandr oundmagnetØ80
VD15GLB Venturi nozzle, full jet, multi link tube, L= 300, with connection block
VD15GLBR … withr oundmagnetØ80
VD15KK Venturi nozzle, full jet, copper tube (L= 300) with 2 clamps
VD15KB Venturi nozzle, full jet, copper tube (L= 300) with connection block
VD15KBR … withc onnec tionbl ockandr oundmagnetØ80
6. Option NpF pneumatic drip shut-off system, FPM
0. Base 6. Option
1. Base addition
2. Reservoir 5. Nozzle
3. Drive 4. Feed tube
Page 21
Pulsomat® P35
Brief description: Airless system for intermittent application of low viscose liquids
from a distance without the addition of air.
Main application range: External MQL in simple, metal-cutting and chipless
forming operations.
Operating principle: The liquid flows out of the reservoir into the piston
chamber. The piston is accelerated by means of a
compressed air impulse and shoots the liquid at high
pressure through the nozzle.
Adjustability: Fluid volume at the PMC precise metering control dial (manual)
Optional: Pressure of piston actuation air (manual)
Switch on/off via drive (electric, pneumatic mechanic or by foot pedal)
System components:
Page 22
Pulsomat® P35
5. Nozzle
- Asst andar dmul t
ilinkt ube( Ø13,L=170)wi thf ulljetnozzl e,
suitable for comfortable positioning. If required, this version
Fig.: P35/1 with multi link tube
can be converted into the short version.
nozzle GLV
- Also available as a short version with the full jet nozzle
(Ø13,L=32)i nst
alleddi rectl
yont hebas euni t,inc as eno
space for the multi link tube is given.
6. Option
Fig.: P35/1 with short version
- Stand with switchable block magnet (55x50x80) or round nozzle V
magnetØ80andwi thar ti
culat
edbar( Lmax=250).
- Pressure reducing valve including manometer for improved
regulation of spray distance and profile (only in conjunction with a stand)
Order codes:
0.-1. Base and P35/1 airless system for one nozzle
addition
5. Nozzle GLV multi link tube with full jet nozzle, standard version
V full jet nozzle, short version
0. Base 6. Option
1. Base addition
2. Reservoir
3. Drive 5. Nozzle
Page 23
Lubricoolants
Lubrimax® Edel C
Lubrimax® Edel C is high grade vegetable oil with additives, developed for MQL. It is
used mainly in machining processes. The materials that it can be used with range from
unalloyed steels to hard, high-alloy high grade steels. Lubrimax® Edel C has excellent
wetting properties and the high grade EP additives improve the edge life of the tools.
Special additives prevent Lubrimax® from oxidising and thereby resinifying.
Lubrimax®Edel C is applied undiluted in small quantities. MQL systems with exact mete-
ring for the smallest quantities are suitable for applying Lubrimax® Edel C.
Chemical-physical data
Colour yellow Density 0.93 g/cm3 ( 15°
C)
Setting point <- 15° C Initial boiling point not available
Flash point 200° C Ignition temperature >200° C
Viscosity 88 mm2/ s(
20°
C) Water hazard class WGK1
43 mm2/ s(
40°
C)
Lubrimax® Alu-Quick
Lubrimax®Alu-Quick is a hydrocarbon mixture. Lubrimax®Alu-Quick is used mainly in
machining of aluminium and forming of thin-walled metals up to 0.5 mm thick. Lubrimax ®
Alu-Quick is odour-neutral and when applied in thin coats, evaporates in the minimum
amount of time, leaving the workpiece and chips virtually dry.
Lubrimax®Alu-Quick is applied undiluted in thin coats. MQL systems with exact metering for
the smallest quantities are suitable for applying Lubrimax®Alu-Quick.
Chemical-physical data
Colour colourless Density 0.76 g/cm3 ( 20°
C)
Setting point not available Initial boiling point 190° C
Flash point 76° C Ignition temperature not available
Viscosity 3.0 mm2/ s( 20°
C) Water hazard class WGK1
1.5 mm2/ s( 40°
C)
Chemical-physical data
Colour colourless Density 0.84 g/cm3 (
15°
C)
Setting point approx.- 68°C Initial boiling point 290° C
Flash point 156° C Ignition temperature ca.260° C
Viscosity 45 mm2/ s(20°
C) Water hazard class WGK1
2
20 mm / s(40°
C)
Page 24
Lubricoolants
Twinmax®
Twinmax® is a water-soluable lubricoolant for MQL based on vegetable oils and
emulsifiers in specific proportions. In addition to extremely low consumption,
Twinmax® offers excellent results in extra heavy machining of metals and all NE
metals, e.g. increased tool service life. Twinmax®also offers a high level of protection
against corrosion and wear. The emulsion leaves behind no sticky residues.
Twinmax®is used at a concentration of 5 % -10 %. In exceptional cases, it can also
be used undiluted. MQL systems with exact metering for the smallest quantities are
suitable for applying Twinmax® as well as systems for larger quantities.
Chemical-physical data
Ordering information:
Lubrimax® 5l 890 003
Edel C 20 l 890 004
200 l 890 005
Please note: All our lubricoolants are free of PCB, PCT and other inorganic chlorine compounds,
nor do they contain nitrosamines or secondary amines.
Page 25
Examples of application
Milling in hardened tool steel (60 HRC) mould making with a processing time
of 3 hours per workpiece. In the case of dry processing, the edge life was not
sufficient for one workpiece. 2 MQL nozzles lubricate the milling cutters and
double the edge life. Thus, tool replacement during processing operations is
no longer necessary.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 26
Examples of application
Turning in a tool and jig making shop. In this department, an employee became
ill and suffered from skin rashes due to contact with the lubricoolants. For
this reason an alternative for the flood cooling was investigated. After changeover
to MQL, the employee is now free of complaints.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 27
Examples of application
Tapping M4 x 9 in zinc die casting with prior drilling of the cored blind hole.
A single droplet of lubricant is fired onto the tool with a very high degree of
accuracy, prior to its use. 20 litres of MQL lubricant is sufficient for an annual
output of 1.2 million threads.
Tapping in zinc die casting for the automobile industry. Compared with the
presently used basic MQL equipment, it was possible to dose a significantly
more exact quantity and avoid nebulosity with a product made by Steidle.
Tapping M8 in die cast and stainless steel for the manufacture of door lokking
systems. Up to present, oil has been applied with a brush. Since this procedure
required too much efforts and costs and was not uniform, alternatives
were looked for. Thanks to the fogfree MQL, the lubrication is now processsafe,
saves time and an unnecessary displacement of oil is excluded.
Thread moulding of two internal threads with a TIN-coated M10 thread for-
mer in sanitary installation products made of galvanized sheet steel. It was neces-
sary to avoid the flood cooling so that first the dry processing was tested,
through which the lifetime of the tool only amounted to approx. 200 threads.
With the Steidle MQL, good lifetimes of 7,000 threads have been achieved.
Thread moulding in zinc die cast parts with a Maxion drill in the company of
a subcontractor. Up to present, lubrication by brush has been used, which
resulted in an oiling of insufficient quantity or too much quantity. Through the
refitting of an MQL airless system the productivity could be increased by 10 %
and the lifetime of the tool by approx. 30%.
Thread moulding M36 in rotor rings for wind power stations. Rings with a
diameter of up to 6m are made of high-grade forged steel. As a high dimen-
sional accuracy is demanded, the workpiece must not heat up too much. More
oil as common for MQL is used here deliberately to reach the necessary coo-
ling effect.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 28
Examples of application
Deep hole drilling of aluminium pump cases at a drilling depth of 260 mm.
Switching to MQL internal lubrication trebled the edge life in comparison to
internal cooling using emulsion.
Deep hole drilling of hydraulic shafts using single-lip drills. When MQL is
used,t hel ifespanoft hedri
l
lsexceedst hemanuf act urer‘ss peci
fi
cati
onsby
approx. 50%. The MQL spray air also has the useful function of blowing any
chips out of the drill hole.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 29
Examples of application
Band sawing of steel pipes for drilling systems for the construction of deep
wells and streets on a forte. Through the length of the pipes, it always led to
a considerable discharge of emulsion in the surroundings of the machine.
Thanks to the use of the MQL system, the surroundings of the machine were
“madedr y“.
Band sawing for a large steel business on Kasto twinA4 saw equipment. In case
ofs awsofs ol
i
dmat eri
alØ100mm i npairs,li
feti
mepr oblemsoc c ur
redwi ththe
old spraying device, which did not produce the required volume. With a
Steidle system, the rods are now sawed without any failure and at normal
lifetime.
Cold circular saws for the series manufacture of sanitary tapware. The
salient brass casting is separated by the sawing equipment. A flood cooling
was out of question, because it was not desirable to have any residues when
remelting the gates. Dry processing and MQL were compared in a test series.
Due to the longer lifetimes, an amortisation period for the MQL system of 13
days resulted.
Cold circular saws ofs teelr ol
l
sØ 400mm.Bec aus et hesaw wasr arel
y
used, the costs of maintaining and removing the emulsion bore far outweighed
thes aw‘ spr oduc ti
vity.Swi t
chingt oMQLmeanst hatemul si
onisnol onger
required.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 30
Examples of application
Reaming of slots for ball-heads made of aluminium die casting with PKD reamers
ofdi amet er
s bet ween Ø 22 R 6 and Ø 40 R 6.I nf ormert i
mes,t his
machine was operated with a flood cooling. With MQL a perfect surface and
high lifetimes of the reamers are obtained.
Grinding and polishing of knife blades with a double belt grinding machine,
which is normally operated in dry condition. In order to prevent the tarnishing
of the blades, grinding oil was sprayed in lowest quantities onto the band
preventing the glazing of the grinding belts. With MQL, the surfaces have an
even grinding pattern and the belts have a higher lifetime.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 31
Examples of application
Punching of connecting rods. The top side and underside are sprayed.
Compared with manual lubrication, the method used previously, the application
of the lubricant is now much more even and the tool life greater.
Punching of rivets, buttons and eyes for the garment industry, made of
various types of metals (high grade steel, steel, brass). Each band conveyor
is sprayed on both sides by two nozzles.
Bending of copper closed circular pipelines. The rolls are sprayed during the
bending process. Consequently, the copper no longer sticks to the roll coils
and the finished products do not have to be reworked.
Remodelling of pipes made of St37 and V4A for the manufacturing of lightning
conductors. Up to present, the very viscous forming-oil was applied
manually with a brush. The complete process has now been automated, so
that only an MQL system sprays on the end of the pipe.
Remodelling of sealing cap made of stainless steel, which has been moiste-
ned with a kind of drop-feed lubricator up to present. However, the quantity
was so high that the manufactured parts had to be collected in draining reservoirs
and cleaned. With the present MQL system, the consumption was reduced
from 10 to 3 litres oil per layer. In addition, the lifetime of the cleaning bath
has increased, since the oil injection is lower.
Beading of high grade steel elements in washing machine drum production.
Four nozzles lubricate the forming rollers and protect them against overheating
and wearing out
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 32
Examples of application
Broaching of coupling supports for lifts made of aluminium alloy. The uncoated
round broach needle is sprayed by 4 nozzles. Compared to flood cooling, the
tool life has increased by approx. 20% and pollution of the work environment
is a thing of the past.
Broaching for the manufacture of steel truck axles. A large amount of oil was
shot on the needle with an oil dispenser beforehand resulting in a consumption
of oil of approx. 3 litres per day and in a contamination of the surroundings
of the machine by oil residues. Now only 0.3 litres are consumed per day and
the parts, the chips and the area surrounding the machine are clean.
Cooling of compound springs for trucks, made of spring steel. After forming
at900° C,af ixi
nghol ei spunc
hedout.2nozzless pr
ayanemul si
onont othe
punch( Ø 12–16mm)t okeepitcool
.Thi
spreventsmat eri
albui l
d-upandso
has trebled the tool life.
Application of release agents in moulds for zinc die casting. Prior to the
casting process, a carrier with 6 nozzles travels between the moulds and
sprays them for 5 seconds. The even application successfully prevents the
finished die cast components from sticking to the mould and this has resulted
in a greatly improved surface quality.
Please note: The applications presented here are all genuine practical examples. They are intended to give some insight into
how Steidle systems might be used. The list given here is intended to serve as an example only and is not a complete list.
Other types of procedures and materials not listed here may also be suitable for use with our products.
Page 33
Configuration help
If you have decided for a system of Steidle, you can choose the components individually and submit
your RfQ with the order code or place the order. In the following you will find some instructions for
the configuration:
1. Basic addition
The basic addition determines the number of the feed pipes and thus the number of nozzles or nozzle
blocks connected. By default, all nozzles of a system work simultaneously. If you wish to have the indivi
dual nozzles(gr oups)wor ks epar atel
y,a“ separ atedri
ve”hast obes elected.
2. Reservoir
The medium to be sprayed is stored in the reservoir. Different sizes are available. As option, you
can select float switch, stirrer and several fixation options depending on the system.
3. Drive
Through the drive you switch the system on and off. This drive can be carried out by an electrical
or pneumatic control signal or through manual actuation by means of a switch. In this case, the
sys t
emswor kasl ongast hesi gnalisali
veand/ ort hes wi
t
c hisont hepos ition“open” .(Ex cept ion:
Pulsomat, which carries out only one stroke per signal.)
Page 34
Configuration help
4. Feed tube
Feed tubes are the connection between the basic device (housing or reservoir) and the nozzle. They
conduc tt
hemedi um andthes prayairandc anbedes ignedc oax ial
ly( “
hosei nhos e“)orpar all
el.
Depending on the system, the tubes are provided with a metal sleeve.
5. Nozzles
In most cases, nozzles can be delivered in copper tube design (for rigid arrangement) and multilink
tube design (flexible arrangement). For the fixing of the nozzles, connection blocks, round
magnet systems or clamp mounting are available. Apart from the full jet nozzles, also flat jet
nozzles can be offered for some systems. Saws can be provided with nozzle blocks.
6. Option
Depending on the system, fixing for the basic device, additional filling reservoirs or a drip shut of
(S700) are available as option.
Page 35
Is there anything else you would like to know?
Then contact us.
We are happy to advise you directly,
or personally on-site through one of sales partners.
You can benefit from our extensive experience and expertise in all matters relating
to minimum quantity lubrication systems by requesting our advice on the best
equipment to suit your machinery or how to switch your production process to MQL.