Mist Collectors

Cleaner, Safer Machining Operations

In metalworking and wet machining processes the oils and coolants used will pollute the work atmosphere in the form of mist. Left unmanaged, this mist collects on floors, walls, work surfaces, and equipment, creating an unpleasant environment that is unhealthy and unsafe for workers.

Equipment can also be damaged by oil and coolant accumulation. Cardinal Air is your source for mist collection solutions for the effective management of submicronic mist contaminants.

Mist Collectors Designed for Reliability and Performance

Cardinal Air offers you the advantage of extensive experience and expertise in developing mist collection solutions. In addition to bringing you advanced mist collection technology from Superior, we provide you with knowledgeable guidance in developing the most efficient mist collector solution to meet your specific needs and challenges.

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Mist Collectors

  • A•erity 20-70 Oil Mist Collector

    • A•erity Oil Mist Collector

      FEATURES

        • A•erity is a powerful filter unit for cleaning polluted air in industrial operations
        • Guaranteeing clean air for at least 8,760 operating hours
        • Advanced filtration technology minimizes unplanned downtime
        • Easily integrated into production

      SPECIFICATIONS

        • Nominal airflow – 1180 cfm
        • Number of filter stages per filter unit – 4
        • Prefilter – Yes, as option
        • Fan motor type – EC
        • Number of fans – 1
        • Sound level 75% (normal operation) – 64db to 71db(A)
        • Sound level 100% – 70db to 80db(A)
        • Width without accessories/options – 27,56 in
        • Width with accessories/options – 32,09 in
        • Height without extension legs – 96,85 in
        • Height with extension legs – 103.54 to 112.60 in
        • Weight with empty filter cassettes – 661 Ibs

      APPLICATIONS

        • CNC Machining
        • Milling
        • Grinding
        • Minimum Quantity Lubrication
  • A•smoke 20

    • A•smoke20

      FEATURES

        • One of the most effective systems in the world for cleaning oil mist and oil smoke
        • The highest possible collecting efficiency
        • Extremely low maintenance
        • Very reliable filter unit
        • Extremely low noise level for agreeable working conditions

      SPECIFICATIONS

        • Nominal airflow – 1180 cfm
        • Inlet Duct – Ø 7.8 in
        • Height – 93.3 in
        • Width – 29.1 in
        • Depth – 30.7 in
        • Weight with dry filters – 617 lbs.
        • Motor output – 2.2 kW/3.5 hp
        • Oil quantity, in 6 barrels/yr
        • Oil quantity, out 1 tsp/yr
        • *Inlet duct not included for the US market

      APPLICATIONS

        • CNC Machining
        • Milling
        • Boring with water soluble coolants, hydraulic fluid
  • AE 20-150

    • AE 20-150 oil smoke collector

      FEATURES

        • Delivers clean air where space is limited and demands are high
        • Compact footprint and tilted four-stage filtration efficiently removes 99.97% of oil smoke particles
        • Catch & Release technology automatically drains oil to extend filter life
        • Quiet, reliable, and easy to service
        • Additional customization options

      SPECIFICATIONS

        • Nominal airflow – 1180 cfm
        • Fan energy class – IES
        • Fan motor type – EC
        • No. fans – 1
        • Sound level 75% (normal operation) – 68 db(A)
        • Sound level 100% – 74 db(A)
        • No. filter cassettes – 4
        • Prefilter – Yes, as option
        • Height with extension legs – 119.4 to 128.5 in
        • Height without extension legs – 112.60 in
        • Width with accessories/options – 32.09 in
        • Width without accessories/options – 27.56 in
        • Depth – 29.84 in
        • Inlet Duct – Ø7.87 in
        • Weight, empty cassettes – 772 lbs
        • Weight, full cassettes – 871 lbs
        • Weight, without cassettes – 573 lbs

      APPLICATIONS

        • CNC Machining
        • Grinding
        • Die Casting
        • Forming/Pressing
  • A•mist 20

    • A•mist 20

      FEATURES

        • The highest possible collecting efficiency
        • Extremely low maintenance
        • A very reliable unit
        • Highly robust tower
          design that occupies a minimum of floor space
        • Available with different cassettes
          depending on the application

      SPECIFICATIONS

        • Max permissible air volume – 1180 cfm
        • Sound level, 3 feet in front of filter unit – 70db(A)
        • Weight (dry filters) [lbs] – 474
        • Filter area, stage 1 (Absolent filter) [ft²] 154
        • Filter area stage 2 (Absolent filter) [ft²] – 138
        • Filter area, stage 3 (HEPA filter) [ft²] 219
        • No. fans – 1
        • Motor output [hp] 3.5
        • Rated current (3-Phase, 400V) [A] 4.6
        • Power supply [V] 440-480

      APPLICATIONS

        • Machining, using straight oil and moderate loads
        • Grinding (cutting fluid emulsion)
        • Turning (cutting fluid emulsion)
        • Milling (cutting fluid emulsion)
        • Electrical discharge machining
  • A•mist 20 Exploded View

    • Operation

      The filtering process occurs in three (A•mist20) stages. The process air passes first through the self-draining Absolent filter cassettes. Here, approximately 90% of the oil mist is arrested. The last stage consists of a HEPA filter, which has a guaranteed and consistent collecting efficiency of 99.97% arresting 0.3 micron dia. particles. The unit has an electronic pressure gauge, A•monitor, which shows the pressure drop over the different stages and indicates when a cassette is to be changed. Thanks to the continuous draining of the cassettes, the unit can be operated without interruptions. The return oil is collected at the bottom of the filter for recycling.

Industrial Mist Collectors in Ohio

Maintaining clean air inside a manufacturing facility is about more than comfort. Air quality directly impacts employee safety, equipment performance, productivity, and the overall efficiency of your operation.

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During machining and metalworking processes, airborne oil and coolant mist can quickly accumulate if it is not properly controlled. A high-quality mist collector helps eliminate these contaminants before they create hazardous conditions or interfere with production.

At Cardinal Air Design, we provide custom industrial mist collector solutions for manufacturers throughout Ohio. Whether your facility operates CNC machining centers, lathes, milling machines, or other wet machining equipment, our experienced team designs systems that capture airborne mist while supporting a cleaner, safer work environment. We combine proven equipment with expert engineering to deliver reliable results that fit your facility and production goals.

Why Your Facility Needs a Mist Collector

Many machining operations rely on oils, water-soluble coolants, and lubricants to reduce friction and extend tool life. As cutting speeds increase, these fluids become atomized into microscopic droplets that remain suspended in the air.

Without an effective mist collector, these airborne particles settle throughout your facility. They can accumulate on:

  • Machinery and production equipment
  • Walls and ceilings
  • Floors and walkways
  • Electrical components
  • Finished products
  • Employee workstations

The result is slippery surfaces, increased maintenance requirements, contaminated equipment, and reduced indoor air quality. Over time, excessive mist buildup can shorten equipment life while creating an uncomfortable environment for employees.

Installing the proper industrial mist collector removes these contaminants directly at the source before they spread throughout the building.

Oil Mist Collector Solutions for Machining Operations

Oil-based machining fluids present unique filtration challenges because the airborne particles are extremely fine and often remain suspended for extended periods. A properly engineered oil mist collector captures these droplets before they circulate through your facility.

Cardinal Air Design provides oil mist collector systems designed for applications including:

  • CNC machining
  • Swiss screw machines
  • Turning operations
  • Boring
  • Grinding
  • Milling
  • High-speed machining
  • Hydraulic fluid applications

Rather than recommending a one-size-fits-all solution, our team evaluates your machinery, production process, airflow requirements, and facility layout to determine the ideal oil mist collector for your operation.

Coolant Mist Collector Systems That Improve Air Quality

Water-soluble coolants generate extremely fine airborne particles that can spread throughout a production floor. While these coolants improve machining performance, they can create significant housekeeping and air quality challenges when left unmanaged.

A properly designed coolant mist collector captures these contaminants before they settle onto equipment or become part of the facility’s breathing air.

Our coolant mist collector solutions help reduce:

  • Airborne coolant particles
  • Slippery floors
  • Residue on machinery
  • Frequent cleaning requirements
  • Equipment contamination
  • Downtime caused by excessive buildup

Cleaner air also helps improve visibility around machining centers while creating a more comfortable workplace for machine operators.

Custom Industrial Mist Collector Design

Every manufacturing operation is different. The number of machines, coolant type, airflow requirements, production schedules, and available installation space all influence the ideal filtration system.

That’s why Cardinal Air Design approaches every industrial mist collector project with a customized design process.

Our team works closely with customers throughout Ohio to evaluate:

By understanding your operation first, we can recommend an industrial mist collector that delivers reliable long-term performance without oversizing or undersizing the system.

High-Efficiency Multi-Stage Filtration

Effective mist collection requires more than simply moving air. Modern systems use multiple stages of filtration to separate increasingly smaller particles before clean air is returned to the workspace.

Cardinal Air Design offers mist collection equipment featuring advanced multi-stage filtration capable of removing both coolant and oil mist with efficiencies reaching up to 99.7%, depending on the application.

Optional HEPA filtration is also available for applications requiring even finer particulate removal.

This layered filtration process helps extend filter life while maintaining consistent airflow and excellent collection efficiency.

Applications We Serve

Our mist collector solutions support manufacturers across numerous industries throughout Ohio.

Common applications include:

  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Aerospace machining
  • Medical device manufacturing
  • Precision machining
  • Tool and die shops
  • Metal fabrication
  • Production machining
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • OEM facilities

Whether you operate a single machining center or an entire production line, Cardinal Air Design can provide an industrial mist collector system designed specifically for your environment.

Why Choose Cardinal Air Design?

Cardinal Air Design offers more than quality equipment. We provide complete clean-air solutions backed by years of engineering experience and industry expertise.

When you work with our team, you receive:

Our goal is not simply to sell an oil mist collector or coolant mist collector. We focus on developing complete air quality solutions that improve workplace safety, protect valuable equipment, and support long-term operational efficiency.

Protect Equipment and Improve Productivity

Clean air contributes to smoother operations throughout your facility. By reducing airborne contaminants, a properly sized mist collector helps minimize residue on machinery, reduces cleaning time, and decreases maintenance demands.

Facilities often experience benefits such as:

  • Improved equipment reliability
  • Cleaner production environments
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Longer machine life
  • Better employee comfort
  • Increased workplace safety
  • Improved overall productivity

Instead of constantly cleaning oil residue from equipment and surrounding surfaces, your team can stay focused on production.

Serving Manufacturers Across Ohio

Cardinal Air Design proudly serves manufacturers throughout Ohio with dependable mist collector, oil mist collector, coolant mist collector, and complete industrial air filtration solutions. From initial consultation through system design and equipment selection, our experienced professionals help customers implement solutions that meet both operational requirements and long-term performance goals.

Whether you’re installing a new machining line, upgrading existing equipment, or expanding your facility, we can recommend the right industrial mist collector for your specific application.

Contact Cardinal Air Design Today

If airborne oil or coolant mist is affecting your facility, Cardinal Air Design is ready to help. Our team will evaluate your operation, recommend the right mist collector solution, and develop a system that supports cleaner air, improved safety, and reliable performance for years to come.

Contact Cardinal Air Design today to schedule an appointment and learn how our custom industrial mist collector, oil mist collector, and coolant mist collector solutions can improve your Ohio manufacturing operation.

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