All Mist Eliminators - Product Comparisons & Expert Reviews

All Mist Eliminators - Comprehensive List From Major Manufacturers

Mist eliminators are machines that filter and collect coolant, oil mist and smoke created by metalworking industrial equipment such as: screw machines, surface and centerless grinders, chuckers, bar machines, CNC machining centers, turning lathes, parts cleaning systems, quenching, high-fluid pressure machining and other processes.  Basically, anything that uses metal cutting fluids requires a mist eliminator to address air pollution.  The table below shows a full list of all the oil mist eliminators and coolant mist eliminators that have been reviewed throughout this site.  Other pages with more specific categories have shorter tables with fewer mist eliminators, making it easier to compare them.  You will find more background information below the comparison chart, as well as product reviews or opinions from our panel of mist eliminator experts.  More Information

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• Versatile mounting options.

• No need to clean disposable filters.

• Consistent efficiency

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 1180-4700 CFM

• Media filters

• 2 stage pre-filter

• Dirty filter gauge

• Absolute filter

• Optional pump, fan, ducting, hood, etc equipment

 • source capture w/ducting

• smoke

• oil mist

Research more about this oil mist eliminator at Absolent's web site.

• Versatile mounting options.

• No need to clean disposable filters.

• Consistent efficiency

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• 355-4700 CFM

• Media filters

• Pressure gauge

• Pipe connections

• Absolute filter

• Optional pump, fan, ducting, hood, etc equipment

 • source capture w/ducting

• oil mist

• vapors

• VOCs

Learn more about this oil mist eliminator at Absolent's web site.

• Small size.

• No need to clean disposable filter liners.

• Requires maintenance to avoid downtime.

• Vibration from spinning drum may reduce machine tool precision.

• Requires periodic filter liner replacement and disposal.

• 100-900 CFM

• Centrifugal separator

• Optional HEPA

• Coated perforated rotating drum

• Collection chamber

• Drain system

 • direct machine mount source capture w/ducting

• smoke

• clean synthetic mist

• clean oil mist

• not for mist with heavy particulate

Read more about this oil mist eliminator at Aercology's web site.

• Small size.

• No need to clean disposable filters.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• No airflow control, only ON/OFF.

• Small applications only.

• 400-600 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• direct machine mount source capture

• light duty applications

• smoke

• mist

Research more about this oil mist eliminator at Aercology's web site.

• Small size.

• Disposable filters.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Unfiltered contaminants pass through blower.

• 300-2200 CFM

• Media filters

• Optional smoke after filter

• optional HEPA

• Optional exhaust shell for exterior discharge

• ducted source capture

• smoke

• mist

Research more about this oil mist eliminator at Aget's web site.

• Small size.

• No need to clean disposable filters.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Unfiltered contaminants pass through blower.

• 300-1800 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• machine or floor mount ducted source capture

• smoke

• mist

Research more about this oil mist eliminator at Aget's web site.

• Self washing-no filters to replace.

• Infinitely stackable modules.

• Keeps HVAC coils clean.

• Central HVAC ducted only.

• Requires plumbing for self wash.

• Requires blower.

• 1000-8000 CFM (blower not included)

• Optional carbon filters

• Programmable self washing

• Integrates into existing HVAC

• Electro-static filters

• Central HVAC ducted capture

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• kitchen exhaust

Learn more about this oil mist eliminator.

• COANDA airflow pattern established by one centrally located air cleaner.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning instead of filter replacement.

• 1900-2500 CFM

• Electro-static filters

• Test button

• System lamp

• Dirty filter gauge

• ambient or hooded capture

• mist

• smoke

• soot

• vapors

• VOCs

Read more about this oil mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Can be ducted directly to machine enclosure.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Up to 1315 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• Indicator light

• ambient or ducted capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• vapors

• VOCs

Research more about this coolant mist eliminator.

• Can produce different airflow patterns with multiple air cleaners.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Up to 2600 CFM

• Electro-static filters

• Motor starter & control

• 4-way adjustable louvers

• ambient or ducted capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

Research more about this coolant mist eliminator.

• Infinitely stackable modules.

• Keeps HVAC coils clean

• No filter replacement.

• Central ducted only.

• Requires blower.

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning instead of filter replacement.

• 1000-4000 CFM (blower not included)

• Integrates into existing HVAC

• Electro-static filters

• central ducted capture

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• kitchen exhaust

Learn more about this oil smoke mist eliminator.

• Can produce different airflow patterns with multiple air cleaners.

• No filter replacement.

• Powerful.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Very large and loud.

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Up to 6000 CFM

• Electrostatic filters

• 4-way adjustable exhaust louvers

• ambient or ducted capture

• oil mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

Learn more about this oil smoke mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Small footprint takes little floor space.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Limited mounting options - floor only (7 ft tall).

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 1300 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• Indicator light

• two 8" collars for ducting

• Sump kit

• ducted source capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• vapors

• VOCs

Read more about this oil mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Small footprint takes little floor space.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Limited mounting options - floor only (7 ft tall).

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 4400 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• Indicator light

• two 8" collars for ducting

• Sump kit

• ducted source capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• vapors

• VOCs

Read more about this oil mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Can produce different airflow patterns with multiple air cleaners.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Up to 3225 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• Indicator light

• ambient or ducted capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• vapors

• VOCs

Research more about this coolant mist eliminator.

• Can produce different airflow patterns with multiple air cleaners.

• Filter washing not required.

• Powerful airflow while filters are relatively clean.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Up to 6000 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• 400 sq ft of media

• 4-way adjustable exhaust louvers

• Motor starter and control

• ambient or ducted capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• vapors

• VOCs

Learn more about this oil smoke mist eliminator.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Most effective at low airflow - uses little electricity.

• Easy source capture install.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small size.

• Fluid savings: drains coolant back into machine

• Practically vibration free

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Small applications only.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Up to 500 CFM

• Up to 2 ESP filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Motor starter and control: infinitely adjustable speed dial

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• direct mount to machine or ducted capture

• Small applications - usually one unit per machine tool

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Read more about this oil mist eliminator.

• Easy source capture install.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small size.

• 2000 hour average filter life (8 hour shift for 1 year)

• Filter washing not required.

• Requires filter replacement and disposal about once or twice a year, depending on use.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Up to 1000 CFM

• Media filters

• Dirty filter gauge

• Motor starter and control: infinitely adjustable speed dial

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• direct mount to machine or ducted capture

• high density metal particles that are not safe for electrostatic (cast iron, cast aluminum, tungsten, etc)

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Research more on this heavy metal coolant mist eliminator.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small size.

• Fluid savings: drains coolant back into machine

• Practically vibration free

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Up to 1250 CFM

• Up to 4 ESP filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Motor starter and control: infinitely adjustable speed dial

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• direct mount to machine or ducted capture

• large or semi-enclosed machine centers

• multiple machine centers

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Learn more about this oil smoke mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small footprint takes little floor space.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 2400-2800 CFM

• media filters

• Optional silencer

• HEPA option

• Other filter options

• ducted source capture

• mist

• smoke

Read more about this coolant mist eliminator at Airflow's web site.

• Filter washing not required.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small footprint takes little floor space.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Handles small applications only.

• 450-600 CFM

• media filters

• Optional dirty filter gauge

• Smoke filter option

• Built in silencer

• ducted source capture

• mist

• smoke

Research more about this mist eliminator at Airflow's web site.

• Can handle continuous heavy mist loading

• Filter washing  required between filter replacements.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Not for mist with heavy particulate.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 1000-4000 CFM

• Media filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Dirty filter gauge

• Optional pre-filters

• ducted capture

• moderate airflow w/heavy mist loading

• multiple machine centers

• oil mist

• water based coolant mist

• synthetic coolant mist

• light smoke

• light particles

Read more about this oil smoke mist eliminator Donaldson's web site.

• Filter washing not required.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Limited mounting options - floor only.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 1000-6000 CFM

• Media filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Dirty filter gauge

• Optional pre-filters

• ducted capture

• oil mist

• water based coolant mist

• synthetic coolant mist

• smoke

• light dust

Research more about this oil smoke mist eliminator at Donaldson's web site.

• Very small - takes almost no space

• Fluid savings: drains coolant back into machine.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Requires electrician to install.

• Several parts require frequent maintenance.

• Requires periodic replacement of disposable drum pads.

• Motor starter not included.

• Vibration from spinning drum may reduce machine tool precision.

• 275-1200 CFM

• centrifugal separator

• Various pre & post filters

• Optional noise attenuator

• Various mounting options

• Optional maintenance kit

• direct mount to machine or ducted capture

• coolant mist

• dry smoke

Learn more on this mist eliminator at Royal's web site.

• Very small - takes almost no space.

• Fluid savings: drains coolant back into machine.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Stainless steel parts resist corrosion.

• Requires electrician to install.

• Several parts require frequent maintenance.

• Requires periodic replacement of disposable drum pads.

• Motor starter not included.

• Vibration from spinning drum may reduce machine tool precision.

• 275-1200 CFM

• centrifugal separator

• Various pre & post filters

• Optional noise attenuator

• Various mounting options

• Optional maintenance kit

• direct mount to machine or ducted capture

• coolant mist

• dry smoke

• aqueous parts washers with caustic soap

• food processing oil spray

Research more on this mist eliminator at Royal's web site.

• Superior electronic cell design reduces downtime.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small size.

• Fluid savings: drains coolant back into machine.

• Practically vibration free.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Up to 650 CFM

• 2 ESP filters standard

• Optional carbon after filter

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Motor starter and control: infinitely adjustable speed dial

• Can wire to machine control for automatic operation

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• direct mount to machine or ducted capture

• Small to medium applications

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Read more on this mist eliminator.

• Superior electronic cell design reduces downtime.

• Self washing-no filters to replace.

• Self contained system or integrate into HVAC.

• Choose ambient capture, inline w/central HVAC ducts, or source capture ducts independent from HVAC.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Requires plumbing for self wash.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 1,075-25,200 CFM

• Electro-static filters

• Programmable self washing

• Can integrate into existing HVAC

• Optional fire suppression

• multiple source capture

• central ducted

• HVAC

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• kitchen exhaust

• odor

• vapors

• VOCs

Research more on this oil mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Can wire to machine control for automatic operation

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Up to 600 CFM

• media filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Control machine mounted or remote

• ducted source capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Learn more about this coolant mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Can wire to machine control for automatic operation.

• Small footprint takes little floor space.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 1150 CFM

• media filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Control machine mounted or remote

• ducted source capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Read more on this mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Can wire to machine control for automatic operation

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 2400 CFM

• media filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Control machine mounted or remote

• ducted source capture

• coolant mist

• smoke

• fumes

Research more on this oil mist eliminator.

• Superior electronic cell design reduces downtime.

• Choose ambient capture, inline w/central HVAC ducts, or source capture ducts independent from HVAC.

• Various optional after-filters.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Large size w/limited mounting options

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 1300 CFM

• ESP filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Optional adorber section

• Optional bag filters

• Motor upgrades

• Optional carbon post filter

• ducted capture

• background ambient

• HVAC

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• odor

• vapors

• VOCs

Learn more on this coolant mist eliminator.

• Superior electronic cell design reduces downtime.

• Choose ambient capture, inline w/central HVAC ducts, or source capture ducts independent from HVAC.

• Various optional after-filters.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Large size w/limited mounting options

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 1300 CFM

• 2 ESP cells w/single, double, or triple pass filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Optional adorber section

• Optional bag filters

• Motor upgrades

• Optional carbon post filter

• ducted capture

• background ambient

• HVAC

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• odor

• vapors

• VOCs

Read more on this oil smoke mist eliminator.

• Superior electronic cell design reduces downtime.

• Choose ambient capture, inline w/central HVAC ducts, or source capture ducts independent from HVAC.

• Various optional after-filters.

• No filter replacement.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• Large size w/limited mounting options

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Up to 5200 CFM

• 4 ESP cells w/single, double, or triple pass filters

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Optional adorber section

• Optional bag filters

• Motor upgrades

• Optional carbon post filter

• ducted capture

• background ambient

• HVAC

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

• odor

• vapors

• VOCs

Research more on this oil mist eliminator.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Can wire to machine control for automatic operation

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Versatile mounting options.

• Small footprint takes little floor space.

• ESP filters require periodic cleaning.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• 300-800 CFM

• ESP filter

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• Optional adorber section

• Optional bag filters

• Motor upgrades

• Optional carbon post filter

• ducted capture

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

Learn more about this coolant mist eliminator.

• Filter washing not required.

• Comes with legs & hanger bracket.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 1250-7000 CFM

• Media filter

• Optional HEPA after filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• ducted capture

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

Read more about this oil smoke mist eliminator at United Air Specialists' web site.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Self washing-no filters to replace.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• 750-40,000 CFM

• ESP filters

• Preconditions temp & humid.

• Self washing

• custom built options

• ducted capture

• hot organic vapors

• industrial cooking

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

Research more about this oil mist eliminator at United Air Specialists' web site.

• Consistent airflow & efficiency, compared to media filters.

• Variety of mounting options. 

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• Not for source capture of cast iron or heavy ferrous metals.

• 400-9000 CFM

• ESP filters

• custom built options

• ducted or ambient  capture

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• dust

Learn more about this coolant mist eliminator at United Air Specialists' web site.

• Variety of mounting options.

• Airflow & efficiency vary throughout  filter life.

• Requires periodic filter replacement and disposal.

• Source capture for multiple machines may require extensive ductwork and air balancing.

• 1000-1500 CFM

• Media filter

• Optional HEPA

• Optional carbon filter

• Synthetic, water or oil based coolant

• ducted capture

• mist

• smoke

• fumes

• soot

• light dust

Read more about this oil smoke mist eliminator at United Air Specialists' web site.