Oil Mist Filtration System for
Aerospace and Defense Industry from Mikropor

Customer Profile

One of Turkey’s leading engine manufacturers, which produces for the defense industry, also has a strategic partnership with one of the most respected companies in the United States. The company, which performs high-precision CNC machining activities, has a leading position in the industry in terms of production efficiency and operational sustainability. The customer prioritizes technological investments that support production continuity and solutions that reduce total cost of ownership.

Current Problem

Our competitor’s branded oil mist trap used to control the heavy oil vapor from CNC machines was not providing the desired air quality in the production environment. The filters quickly clogged under the high oil load, resulting in rapid performance degradation, the need for frequent cleaning maintenance, production interruptions and increased maintenance costs. This was causing productivity targets to fall behind and total production costs to rise. Challenges Encountered :

Filters would become clogged and out of use in just 1 month
Increased maintenance costs due to high filter change frequency
Adverse effects on equipment and environmental pollution due to oil vapors
Operational disruptions and unplanned downtime
Risk in terms of employee health and occupational safety

Mikropor's Solution

Mikropor offered a permanent solution to the problem with its 4-stage high efficiency OMC Series oil mist collector system, which was specially developed to fully adapt to the customer’s existing facility. The new system effectively filters oil vapor from CNC machines, ensuring process continuity and protecting equipment. The customized structure of the system resulted in less maintenance and lower operating costs in the long term.

Results Obtained:

Filter life increased from 1 to 9 months
Maintenance and filter change frequency reduced by 85%
Production continuity ensured, downtime minimized
Extended lifespan of the equipment used, reduced risk of failure
Significantly reduced total cost of ownership
Improved labor productivity and operational control

Customer Testimonial

“The oil vapor problem we have been facing for a long time posed significant risks in terms of occupational safety as well as the need for frequent cleaning and maintenance, unplanned downtime and loss of production efficiency. Both the ambient air to which our employees were exposed and our machine equipment were negatively affected by this situation. Thanks to the OMC Series Filters specially designed by Mikropor, we permanently eliminated this problem. The extension of filter life up to 9 months optimized our maintenance cycles, increased production continuity and provided significant savings in our operating costs. With Mikropor’s advanced engineering, ability to provide site-specific solutions and strong technical support, this cooperation has been a strategic gain for both our operational efficiency and safe production environment.”

Conclusion

Thanks to Mikropor’s innovative filtration approach, the customer has not only reduced operational costs but also ensured continuity and efficiency in production processes. In addition, a healthy work environment was maintained, harmful oil vapors to which workers were exposed were significantly reduced and ambient air quality improved. This case study demonstrates how Mikropor’s customer-focused engineering solutions create strategic value in high-demand industrial environments, not only in terms of operational efficiency, but also occupational safety and employee health.