by Fred Kane | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog, Synthetic Coolants
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. Synthetic...
by Fred Kane | Jun 3, 2021 | Astro, Blog
Dirty Heavy Equipment? We Have The Solution Keeping your equipment clean is not just for appearance’s sake. Dirt and dust love to cling to oils, greases, hydraulic fluid, and those mixtures can act like sandpaper, which can cause machine failures. We can help...
by Fred Kane | May 4, 2021 | Astro, Blog
Time to Clean your CNC Machine? Here is one way to do it when time is a factor during production and you may not have the luxury of shutting down a system for a long time to do a full clean out and re-charge. You’ll need Astro-Clean A. Add ASTRO-CLEAN A directly...
by Fred Kane | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog, Brix Calculator
Brix Calculator Time = $ There are many factors involved in selecting the fluids for your metalworking application. The right chemistry of the fluid, water quality, tooling, delivery pressure of the fluid, the alloy you are machining are just a few. Whether you...
by Fred Kane | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog
When the Covid-19 pandemic started last March, it impacted all of us in so many ways. Travel restrictions, masks, hand washing, hygiene, barriers, social distancing, and lots of other inconveniences. Many sectors of the economy were severely impacted, and many people...
by Fred Kane | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog
XBP SERIES – Extreme Biological Protection. You Need It. We Have It. Our XBP enhanced line of water-extendible coolants and rust preventives were designed for the most difficult sumps, where even a biostable product may be subject to rancidity. The use of...
