Components are placed in the cleaning area and blown down manually, using an integral blowgun. Swarf and coolant are drawn into a bin in the base of the unit, with a throwaway filter pad employed to remove the majority of contaminants before returning air to the room.
The blowgun is operated via a foot pedal, which also activates the downwards suction. A polycarbonate screen is provided for operator protection.
Its best position, says Airbench, is next to machine tools, where it allows operators to quickly and safely clean parts outside the machine enclosure.
