Jorgensen Showcases Advanced Coolant Filtration Systems to Improve Machining Efficiency at IMTS 2026!
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions is presenting its latest FlexFiltration coolant management systems at IMTS 2026, demonstrating advanced coolant filtration technologies designed to improve machining performance, extend coolant life and significantly reduce maintenance requirements. The company is showcasing two fully automated coolant management solutions that combine compact modular designs with flexible customization options, enabling manufacturers to integrate high-performance filtration systems into a wide range of machining applications while improving productivity and lowering operating costs.
Coolant quality plays a critical role in modern machining operations, directly influencing tool life, surface finish, machining accuracy and overall equipment reliability. During machining, metal chips, fine particles and sludge gradually contaminate the coolant, reducing its effectiveness and increasing maintenance requirements. Jorgensen’s latest FlexFiltration systems have been developed to address these challenges by continuously removing contaminants, maintaining coolant cleanliness and reducing the frequency of manual tank cleaning.
One of the systems on display has been specifically designed for high-speed five-axis CNC machining centres. The compact solution integrates a chip conveyor and coolant tank into a single assembly, making it ideal for machine tool builders and OEMs seeking space-efficient coolant management solutions. Available through machine tool manufacturers and dealers, the integrated FlexFiltration system maintains coolant cleanliness to 10 microns or finer, ensuring high-quality coolant delivery for demanding precision machining operations. The modular design also allows manufacturers to customise the system according to specific machine configurations and production requirements.
A key feature of this system is Jorgensen’s PermaClean advanced filtration technology, which has been engineered to eliminate sludge accumulation inside the coolant tank. Unlike conventional filtration systems that rely on replaceable consumables, PermaClean operates using a consumable-free, multi-stage cyclonic filtration process. This innovative approach continuously removes fine contaminants while eliminating non-productive downtime associated with periodic tank cleaning. By preventing sludge build-up and maintaining coolant circulation, the system helps extend coolant life while reducing maintenance costs and improving overall machine availability.
The showcased machining solution also incorporates the Jorgensen Ecofilter 80 conveyor, which performs primary chip separation with more than 97 percent efficiency at 80-micron filtration. As coolant passes through the system, PermaClean eductor nozzles maintain continuous coolant movement, preventing fine particles from settling within the tank. The coolant is then directed through a Flex C Series cyclonic filter, which provides maintenance-free secondary filtration suitable for unattended machining operations. Depending on the machining application, coolant flow rate and material being processed, users can select either gravity filtration or bag filtration before the coolant is finally cleaned to approximately 10-micron clarity and returned to the machine from an ultra-clean coolant reservoir.
The compact modular design allows the complete system to be installed either beneath or alongside the machine tool, making efficient use of valuable factory floor space. For demanding machining applications, the system can also be equipped with Jorgensen’s Flexforce through-spindle high-pressure coolant technology, which delivers coolant directly into the cutting zone. By breaking the heat-generated vapour barrier between the cutting tool and workpiece, the system improves cooling efficiency, enables higher cutting speeds and feed rates, and supports improved machining precision.
Jorgensen is also demonstrating a gravity media coolant filtration system developed specifically for grinding applications. This solution combines the company’s Flex G gravity media filtration technology with its Mag-Drag magnetic drag conveyor, creating an efficient system for removing ferrous metal chips and grinding fines. In this configuration, coolant is pumped directly from the grinding machine into the filtration system before being cleaned and recirculated back into the process. The modular architecture enables manufacturers to tailor the system to virtually any grinding or machining application.
The Mag-Drag conveyor utilises powerful permanent magnets positioned beneath the conveyor to capture and retain cast iron, steel and other ferrous metal particles. Drag-flight cleats then transport accumulated chips and sludge to the discharge area for removal. Working together with the Ecofilter system, the Mag-Drag conveyor effectively removes both coarse chips and extremely fine contaminants that can compromise coolant quality. This integrated approach extends coolant life, increases the interval between tank cleanings and helps manufacturers achieve improved surface finishes, longer tool life and greater process consistency.
By combining advanced filtration technology, modular system design and intelligent coolant management, Jorgensen’s FlexFiltration solutions provide manufacturers with a practical way to improve machining efficiency while reducing maintenance demands. At IMTS 2026, the company is demonstrating how effective coolant filtration can enhance machine performance, support unattended machining and contribute to higher-quality production across a broad range of modern manufacturing applications.
