UNIST Uni-Max Pro Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) System

Minimum Quantity Lubrication replaces conventional flood coolant with a very small, precisely controlled amount of high-quality lubricant applied directly at the interface between the cutting tool and workpiece.

Rather than cooling the process after heat has been generated, MQL reduces friction at the cutting edge and minimizes heat generation. This significantly reduces fluid consumption while maintaining excellent machining performance.

The Uni-Max® Pro takes this approach further with a modular architecture designed for more complex processes. Each actuation signal can control an individual pump or group of pumps, allowing a single system to manage lubrication for multiple operations or application points.

Multiple configurations

A System Tailored to your Process

Configure 1 to 12 outputs, choose fixed or adjustable output pumps, and add fluid output monitoring according to the requirements of your application.

Seamless Integration

Control Lubrication Points Individually or in Groups

Pumps can be actuated individually or grouped to lubricate different points at different stages of the process. Direct, remote, and common actuation options allow the system to integrate with more complex equipment.

Minimized Downtime

Designed to Keep Production Running

Pumps are tested to 12 million cycles, are self-priming, and are designed for easy maintenance. A fluid shut-off valve also allows pumps to be replaced without lubricant leakage.

• Continuous or shot spray
• Advanced actuation optionss
• Pumps tested to 12 million cycles
• Configure 1 to 12 lubrication outputs
• Control pumps individually or in groups
• Adapt the system to different stages of your process
• Use as little as 2–4 oz of lubricant per shift in suitable applications
• Eliminate manual lubrication
• Improve tool life by up to 500% in suitable applications
• Reduce the mess, maintenance, and disposal associated with flood coolant
• Produce cleaner, virtually dry chips
• Maintain a cleaner work environment
• Monitor lubricant output with optional flow sensors
• Simplify maintenance with a modular system design
• Use Coolube® lubricant designed for MQL applications

Every process has different lubrication requirements. The number of points requiring lubrication, the amount of lubricant needed, application frequency, and how different operations are actuated can vary considerably from one machine to another.

The Uni-Max® Pro is designed around this reality. Its modular architecture allows different pumps, nozzles, actuation methods, and monitoring options to be combined to create a system tailored to the process rather than forcing the process to fit the system.

Advanced Control with Support for Multiple Actuation Signals

A single system can supply up to 12 nozzles. Pumps can be controlled individually or in groups, allowing different outputs to be actuated according to the requirements of each stage of the process.

Output Tailored to each Application

Positive-displacement pumps with 20, 40, or 60 µL outputs, available in fixed or adjustable configurations, allow lubricant delivery to be tailored to different application points.

Process Monitoring

Optional flow sensors allow lubricant delivery to be monitored, adding an extra level of process monitoring for applications where confirmation of fluid output is important.

The Uni-Max® Pro can be configured for either continuous spray or shot spray operation, depending on process requirements.

Continuous Spray

In continuous mode, the pumps provide a steady supply of lubricant while the system is operating. The amount applied can be adjusted by changing pump stroke and cycling frequency.

This configuration is particularly well suited to continuous operations such as:

• Sawing
• Milling
• CNC machining
• Turning
• Routing

Shot Spray

In shot mode, the pumps deliver a controlled amount of lubricant in response to an actuation signal. The number of shots and quantity delivered can therefore be tailored to the operation.

This configuration is particularly well suited to intermittent operations such as:

• Drilling
• Tapping
• Broaching
• Forming
• Cyclical machining

Precise, Repeatable Lubricant Delivery

Adjustable or fixed 20μL, 40μL, or 60μL pumps deliver consistent output, with adjustable stroke and air volume control

Easily Replace or Reposition Nozzles

Push-to-connect tubing simplifies the installation, replacement, and repositioning of lubrication nozzles.

Simple, Reliable Start-Up

For hassle-free start-up, pumps draw fluid even if air is present

Cleaner Pump Maintenance

The fluid shut-off valve allows the fluid supply to be isolated for leak-free pump replacement, simplifying routine maintenance.

With its extensive configuration options, the Uni-Max® Pro is suitable for a wide range of machining operations and automated processes.

Automation Cells

Lubricate Multiple Operations from a Single System

Machining cells combining several processes may require lubrication at different locations and at different times. The Uni-Max® Pro can supply these points from a single system integrated with the machine’s actuation signals. For example, a single system can be configured to supply multiple spindles, a drill, and saw blades independently, allowing the lubrication requirements of an entire automated cell to be managed from one system.

Robotic Machining

Control Lubrication without Entering the Robotic Cell

In robotic machining applications, entering a cell may require a complete lockout/tagout procedure. Remote pump control allows lubrication to be adjusted without requiring access to the cell.

Positive-displacement pumps provide precise, consistent lubricant delivery even through long tubing runs, making the system particularly well suited to tooling mounted at the end of a robotic arm.

OEM Integration

A Configurable MQL Platform for Equipment Manufacturers

The modular design of the Uni-Max® Pro also makes it an attractive solution for machine builders and OEMs looking to integrate MQL directly into their equipment.

Other Applications

The Uni-Max® Pro can also be configured for a wide range of operations, including:

• CNC lathes
• CNC mills
• CNC routers
• Drilling
• Milling
• Tapping
• Broaching
• Turning
• Band sawing
• Friction drilling
• Tube end forming
• Mandrel tube bending
• Foam cutting
• Circular sawing

* Cycles per minute based on Coolube® 2210.

**** Required timing may vary depending on system configuration.

Lubrication requirements vary depending on the machine, materials, tooling, and different stages of the process. The number of outputs, pump output, spray mode, nozzles, actuation method, and monitoring requirements should therefore all be considered when configuring the system.

Thanks to its modular architecture, the Uni-Max® Pro can be configured to lubricate a single point or manage multiple operations from one system.

Contact Montfort to configure a Uni-Max® Pro system for your application or request a quote.

Choose between a consistent continuous spray or individual shots of lubricant triggered according to process requirements.

Pumps can be actuated individually, grouped, or remotely

Actuate the system with air pilot, solenoid, or manual valve

Control pump cycles per minute with a pneumatic pulse generator or electronic pump timer

Monitor fluid output with flow sensors

Unist has a wide variety of MQL nozzle types to fit each specific application

Multiple fluid supply options, including gravity reservoirs and pressurized tanks. Add an optional low-level sensor for peace of mind

Optional tamper-proof keyed lock

Multiple enclosure sizes to keep components clean and protected

For optimum minimum quantity lubrication performance, the Uni-Max® Pro can be paired with Coolube®, UNIST’s lubricant formulated specifically for MQL applications.

Coolube® is designed to provide effective lubrication at the cutting interface while reducing friction and heat generation. UNIST offers several Coolube® formulations for different materials and applications. Its current formulations include Coolube® 2210, 2210XP, and 2210AL.

The Uni-Max® Pro is covered by UNIST’s standard one-year product warranty. When UNIST lubricants are used exclusively in the system, the pumps qualify for UNIST’s Lifetime Pump Warranty.