Automotive Filtration – PDF Content

Great Lakes Filters partnered with a leading automotive supplier of powertrain components in North America to address severe maintenance challenges with their central coolant system. The client operated a 50,000-gallon system that supplied coolant to multiple machining centers critical to their production. Trap oil contamination and hydraulic leaks had disrupted operations, leading to tooling running hot, excessive machining chatter, and unacceptable part quality. These issues not only increased tooling and maintenance costs but also caused frequent downtime, creating a significant bottleneck in production schedules. The client faced additional constraints, including the inability to perform full coolant system dumps due to the prohibitive cost of waste treatment and downtime. They needed a solution that would allow for efficient filtration and cleaning without halting operations or degrading the lubricity of their water-soluble coolant. Great Lakes Filters developed a progressive solution involving multiple composite filter roll media tailored to the specific stages of filtration required. This approach allowed the client to gradually clean and balance their system while maintaining optimal performance, leading to improved part quality, extended coolant life, and reduced waste treatment costs. The solution not only restored the efficiency of their production processes but also provided a safer, cleaner working environment for their team.