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Micro-Emulsion Metalworking Fluids
Micro-Emulsion metalworking fluids are a class of semi-synthetic metalworking fluids formulated to gain the benefits of the cooling properties of synthetics and the lubricity of soluble oil in coolants.
Ideas to Consider to Save Money on Coolant
Considering the world oil market and the upward pressure in prices across the entire supply chain, it is important to review and utilize cost control and cost-saving methods wherever possible in our metalworking coolant management practices and purchasing.
Best Practices for Lubricant Storage
Lubricants are a critical component to any machine, engine, or tool. How you manage and store the lubricants is as important, if not more so than the actual lubricant selection. In controlled situations, higher quality lubricants will consistently outperform their inferior counterparts.
Tramp Oil Removal
Removing Tramp Oil from your CNC sumps is a key to good maintenance practices, and prolongs coolant life, performance and coolant quality. Our friends at Zebraskimmers.com have some great products we have seen in the field many times. Zebra has…
Customer-Focused Initiatives To Serve Our Partners
Our goals are to have the products you need when you order and to keep prices competitive in our changing market. We are committed to providing service and support to our end user customers and distributors. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us!
Extend Coolant Life: MCE Microbial Dip Slides
If you are using water-based metalworking fluids (coolants), there is a cost- effective method to extend fluid life and ensure its peak performance. Microbial dip slides are the first line of defense against the dreaded microbial issues that plague many manufacturers and machine shop fluid systems.
We Don’t Sell These Products, But Maybe We Should
In past blog posts and email newsletters, we have written about the importance of monitoring Coolant Concentration. The following video is a commercial for Atago, a company that manufactures refractometers.
Rust Preventatives
Rust is a problem, especially in the summer environment. Rust Preventatives like our ASTRO-KOTE C is a synthetic water-based rust inhibitor for in-plant rust protection on steel alloys
Practical Information on Synthetic Coolants
Synthetic Coolants are a class of metalworking coolants that do NOT contain oil. Formulations include additives to provide lubricity, prevent rusting, control foam, and control or prevent microbial growth.