Minimal Lubrication (mql)

The world of manufacturing is changing from the increasing burden of environmental costs and regulatory constraints related to the use of cutting fluids. Reduced use of materials for lubrication and a reduced impact on also means greater savings in consumption of materials and the costs of decontamination.
 
For this reason, businesses are increasingly choosing to fit their own machines with minimal lubrication systems, replacing traditional cooling systems and water emulsions.
 
Dropsa, one of the world's leading producers of centralized lubrication system and components has designed and marketed lubrication systems that reduce the use of lubricants and have minimal impact on the environment.

These systems are designed around the application of MiQueL (mql) technology to various types of machinery. The system is based on the production of an air-oil mixture used as the lubricant and which is atomised by a jet at the point of contact, simplifying the process and reducing the amount of oil required.
MiQueL is designed for general machine tools, for cutting and folding of sheet metal, for steelworks, and can be applied to a wide range of equipment that require modular and calibrated lubrication.

Let us have a look at the Minimal Lubrication (MQL) System:
 

The system guarantees maximum efficiency and a consistent containment of costs through easy adjustment of both the airflow and the concentration of oil in the mixture, as well as the point in which these are atomised.
 
MiQueL is fitted with a control that rapidly recoils oil from the delivery line to prevent lubricant drip when powered down.
 
An important aspect of minimal lubricant is economising the lubrication process to ensure a longer working tool life.
 
This is due to the reduction of friction and automatic removal of heat from the air around the working area due to the sprayed oil-air mixture.
 
The use of biodegradable oils eliminates the problem of decontamination of the work site.
 
Dropsa’s history is over sixty years old. The company’s ability to increase its market share over the years in a field distinguished by strong competition, based, above all, on research and development, provides the best support for the innovative MiQueL (MQL) minimal process.
 
All this ensures Dropsa remains at the forefront of the production market and is ready to face any challenges.