Nitty-Gritty

Nitty-Gritty, an Italian excellence born in 1995, has revolutionized the world of pickling and of stainless steel surface finishing by patenting the most important innovation in this industry.
The presence on the field, the continuous dialogue with the industry, the investment in research and development, together with huge curiosity and care for the health of workers, have now allowed Nitty- Gritty to design and realize a unique product: VELUM FAST PROTECTION protective filter.
VELUM protective filters are Nitty-Gritty’s bright idea, planned and realized for the protection of electric and electronic devices in factories, air compressors and electric motors from oil mists and dust, which could obstruct air ducts, causing a malfunctioning and compromising workers’ health.
Every industrial device needs constant maintenance and regular filter replacement in order to work correctly and give best performances. Tight schedule, which do not allow downtimes, lack of specialized workforce or distractions sometimes my negatively affect the execution of maintenance operations.
VELUM patented system is applied externally, directly on the air vent of the cooling system of the machine or motor; once applied VELUM will protect the inside of the device by blocking oil mists and dust, while letting fresh air through. Anytime it is possible to visually check the condition of the VELUM filter and know when you have to replace it. Then anybody can replace it in a few seconds, without the need of specialized workforce, avoiding downtimes and strongly reducing maintenance costs.
Complete Range
VELUM range is divided in three product lines:
VELUM: ideal for CNC machines, industrial automations, recycling machines, packaging machines, machines for the food processing, pharmaceutical, textile and automotive industry, industrial refrigeration systems, machine tools and robots. VELUM is available in the following sizes: 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.
VELUM AIR: ideal for air compressors, chillers and heat exchangers thanks to a thicker tissue with higher permeability compared to classic VELUM; carefully designed to grant a stronger air flow and avoid overheating. VELUM AIR is available in the following sizes: 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm.
But also in an XL version for larger application: 1500mm, 1200mm, 1000mm, 800mm.
Nitty-Gritty is also ready to consider customer exigencies for personalized sizes.
VELUM MOTOR: specifically designed for electrical motors. A patented polypropylene multiuse support, fixed by magnets and an O-ring and a polyester filter available in 8 sizes: 100mm, 120mm, 150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 230mm, 260mm and 300mm.
VELUM MOTOR is easily applied on the air inlet of any type of electric motor, granting several advantages:
-Protection of your investment in machine and equipment
-Prolongation of the life of the motor by keeping the air inlet and the body of the motor clean
-Reduction of maintenance costs
-Zero downtime thanks to the easy application and replacement
-Protection of health for workers
-Visual control, in order to always grant a correct air flow
Areas of application
Several companies have already chosen VELUM in different areas of application: CNC machines, industrial automation, recycling machines, packaging machines, machines for the food processing, pharmaceutical, textile and automotive industry, industrial refrigeration systems, machine tools, robots, personal computers and many others.