1. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit Rainer Hoerbst
Equipment & Services Solutions
23/10/2017

2. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit
What is this orange-black box about…
Stand-alone coolant mixing and distribution station
For water soluble metal working fluids (SCO)
Enables automated top-up of machine-tool sumps throughout an entire workshop
Connect to distribution pipework or/and dispense locally via a trigger-nozzle
Innovative 3-pump mixing technology
4 pre-set but adjustable accurate and consistent concentrations
Pass-code protected
800 ltr. water tank act as a “backflow preventer”

3. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit
Application & Recommendation for use
Ideal solution for customers...
with a large number of metal working machines with single sumps or central systems.
with varying concentrations in sumps.
who have currently issues with manual mixing and handling coolant in workshop (HSE).
Compatible with Houghton’s soluble cutting fluid portfolio
Locate the HOUGHTO-MIX in a position which is convenient to the layout of your machine shop

4. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit
Features and Benefits
Accurate top-up mix every time for all machine tools
Tight and continued stable emulsion concentration using innovative 3-pump mixing-technology
Fast delivery of coolant up to 90 litres/min. 7-times faster than standard mixing devices
High flexibility with either automated coolant distribution through pipework system or locally via a trigger-nozzle / hose reel
Conforms with EU/UK Water Authority Regulations
No stored mixed coolant necessary – eliminates operational issues and hazards e.g. manual handling
Comes as a “plug and play” system with 4 pre-set but adjustable concentrations (2/4/6/8%)

5. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit
Dimensions & Connections
Width/Depth/Height: 1000x1050x1700 mm Weight: 450 kg (empty)
Water Tank Capacity: 800 ltr. min Electrical: 230 Vac ± 10%, 16 A
Water Mains Supply: min. water flow 90 litres/min. Concentration range: 0.5 – 10%

6. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit
Factory Supply Pipework Recommendations
Main Pipework min. 38mm/1.5” internal diameter
Branch Pipework min. 26mm/1” internal diameter
Hose Reels min. 19mm/ ¾”
HOUGHTO-TOPUP Automatic Coolant Top-up Unit
Alternative Options: 1. Manual Ball-Valve
Pipework material recommendation: Standard oil-compatible air-pipework with push- fittings, pressure rated for continuous use at min. 5 bar/73psi

7. HOUGHTO-MIX Coolant Mixing and Supply Unit
Top-up Systems & Flow Meter
HOUGHTO-TOPUP – automatic coolant top-up unit - maintains correct fluid level - fail safe valve - self-monitoring - universal installation, sensor probes in various length - available in Houghton / new co design (e.g. orange) V single phase supply within 2 mtr. - compressed air regulated at 5-7 bar
Alternative Options:
Manual Ball-Valve - machine operator has to manually top-up sump
Digital Flow Meter – for monitoring consumption/sump