LAKOS Industrial Separators
At Industrial Air Services, we proudly supply LAKOS, a global leader in engineered filtration and solids separation systems. Since 1972, LAKOS has specialized in centrifugal separation and filtration technologies that protect pumps, piping, and process equipment from abrasive solids. Their solutions are trusted in industries such as HVAC, industrial process, irrigation, municipal water, food & beverage, and power generation.
Product Highlights
Centrifugal Separators – Efficient removal of sand, grit, and solids from water and process fluids.
Pump Protection Separators – Extend the life of pumps by preventing abrasive wear and clogging.
HVAC Filtration Systems – Side-stream and full-flow solutions to improve cooling tower and chiller efficiency.
Irrigation Filtration – Protect agricultural irrigation systems from clogging and wear.
Custom Engineered Systems – Turnkey filtration packages designed to meet specific application requirements.
Why Choose LAKOS?
Over 50 years of expertise in solids separation and filtration
Proven to reduce maintenance costs and extend equipment life
Widely trusted across industrial, municipal, and agricultural applications
Industrial Air Services
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📍 138 Bain Drive • LaVergne, TN 37086
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LAKOS Industrial Separators FAQ
What is LAKOS?
LAKOS manufactures centrifugal separation and filtration systems designed to remove sand, grit, and other solids from water and process fluids. These systems help protect pumps, piping, heat exchangers, and other equipment from abrasive wear and clogging.
What types of filtration equipment does LAKOS offer?
LAKOS offers centrifugal separators, pump protection separators, HVAC filtration systems, irrigation filtration equipment, and custom-engineered filtration systems.
How does a LAKOS centrifugal separator work?
A centrifugal separator uses centrifugal action to separate heavier solids from a flowing liquid. This allows sand, grit, and other unwanted particles to be removed from the system.
What industries use LAKOS separators?
LAKOS systems are commonly used in HVAC, industrial processing, municipal water, irrigation, food and beverage, power generation, and other applications where solids can damage or clog equipment.
How can a LAKOS separator protect pumps?
Removing abrasive solids before they reach a pump can reduce wear on impellers, seals, bearings, and other components while helping prevent clogging and premature equipment failure.
Can LAKOS systems be used with cooling towers and chillers?
Yes. LAKOS offers filtration solutions for HVAC and cooling-water systems where suspended solids can reduce heat transfer efficiency and contribute to maintenance problems.
What is side-stream filtration?
Side-stream filtration continuously removes and cleans a portion of the circulating system water before returning it to the system. This can help control suspended solids without filtering the entire flow at once.
Can LAKOS separators help reduce maintenance costs?
Yes. Removing abrasive and unwanted solids can reduce equipment wear, cleaning requirements, clogging, and maintenance associated with contaminated water systems.
Can LAKOS equipment be used for irrigation?
Yes. LAKOS filtration systems can remove sand and other solids that might otherwise clog irrigation piping, valves, nozzles, and other components.
How do I know which LAKOS separator I need?
Proper selection depends on flow rate, particle size, solids concentration, system pressure, fluid characteristics, and the equipment being protected.
What are signs that an industrial water system needs better filtration?
Frequent pump wear, clogged strainers, fouled heat exchangers, plugged nozzles, sediment accumulation, declining cooling performance, and recurring maintenance can indicate a solids problem.
Can LAKOS systems be customized?
Yes. Filtration packages can be engineered around specific flow rates, solids loads, system configurations, and process requirements.
Does Industrial Air Services provide LAKOS filtration support?
Yes. Industrial Air Services provides LAKOS equipment selection, application assistance, troubleshooting, replacement equipment, and filtration system support throughout Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Clarksville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Bowling Green, and surrounding areas.
Can Industrial Air Services help improve an existing filtration system?
Absolutely. Industrial Air Services can evaluate your water quality, solids problems, flow requirements, equipment wear, and existing filtration equipment to help determine the appropriate LAKOS solution.
Why choose Industrial Air Services for LAKOS separators?
Industrial Air Services helps facilities select and support LAKOS filtration equipment designed to protect pumps and process equipment, reduce maintenance, improve system reliability, and extend equipment life.