Bought a cheap coolant filter and it cost me a spindle

Spent about $80 on a no-name coolant filter unit from an online auction last month to save some cash. It clogged up in two days and the pump overheated, starving my spindle during a long run on some 316 stainless. The repair bill was over $2k. Do NOT skip on proper filtration. Has anyone found a good mid-range filter that actually holds up?

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barbarahill17d ago

Switched to a Reelcraft setup after a similar mess, it's been running clean for over a year now.

gavinhunt17d ago

My shop runs a Hiflofiltro unit that's been solid for three years now. They're not the cheapest but they definitely save you from those nasty surprise bills.

tara1513d ago

Yeah, but what about the upfront cost?