Coolants, Lubricants, Metalworking Fluids

The product line’s 1072 series of fluids are designed for heavy-duty machining and grinding on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and tested in the most challenging applications. CIMPERIAL® 1072C is a chlorinated soluble oil recommended for machining and grinding operations that offers good mix stability in high harness, high sulfate and high chloride water conditions.

CIMPERIAL® 1072D is a soluble oil recommended for machining and grinding operations on mild steels, stainless steels, hardened steels, exotics and most aluminum alloys. CIMPERIAL® 1072-HFP with FACT is a premium soluble oil recommended for a wide variety of heavy-duty machining operations including turning, drilling, tapping, reaming, gear cutting and broaching. The CIMPERIAL 1072-HFP was developed for use in high fluid pressure applications.

CIMPERIAL metalworking fluids are always “machine friendly” and engineered to save money on storage, handling, mixing, charging, make-up and maintenance costs. Specialty formulations contain extreme pressure additives providing for enhanced machining and grinding performance capabilities in the most difficult applications.

CIMTECH® synthetic products improve both machining and grinding applications without using mineral oil. The CIMTECH family of products provides superior results on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in both heavy- and light-duty grinding and machining operations, and is formulated to reject tramp oil while providing a clean, low foaming, synthetic metalworking fluid that enhances machine performance and product quality.

CIMSTAR® products include a broad range of general machining and grinding fluids recommended for ferrous and many non-ferrous metals in general purpose and medium- to heavy-duty operations. CIMSTAR fluids typically contain a low to moderate amount of mineral oil and are especially useful in applications that require long fluid life and cleanliness.

CIMFREE® botanical fluids are formulated with renewable resources that increase productivity and leave a smaller footprint behind. CIMVANTAGE® is an economical product line developed exclusively for light-duty applications. HFP Fluids with FACT (foam arrest control technology) provide superior foam control through the combination of product design, the selection of raw materials, and innovative antifoam technology. CIMMILL® fluids are all-new for tube and pipe processors, and are designed with the technical know-how to deliver more productive up-time and cleaner operations.

MILFORM® and MILDRAW® products include a wide range of proven stamping and drawing fluids offering lubricity, superior cooling and excellent corrosion control while making part cleaning easy and efficient. MILFORM and MILDRAW water-soluble products are available as synthetics, soluble oils and straight oils and are appropriate for both ferrous and nonferrous metals in applications ranging from light-duty stamping to heavy-duty drawing.

QUANTALUBE® water-soluble fluids, which contain a patented “super-lubricant” to bridge the gap in physical lubricity between straight oils and water-based product, transform grinding and machining lubricity. This line is proven to outperform conventional soluble oils and can replace straight oils and offer many metalworking process advantages, including reduced cycle time, longer wheel life, decreased machine horsepower and improved part finish.

“Z” Products from CIMCOOL provide enhanced productivity with excellent rancidity control and longer fluid life, minimizing the need for additives and reducing concentrate usage; excellent cleanliness which extends sump life; and extended tool life.

The metalworking industry can be a messy business. Shop waste, metal swarf, oil, mold, and bacteria can cause the operating fluid mix to deteriorate and, with it, equipment performance. Choosing the right product for the shop clean out depends on the nature of soil to be removed and the type of metal to be cleaned. There are product lines available in low-and high-alkaline solutions for a variety of cleaning applications, such as parts and production, machines, floors, and other general purpose manufacturing needs. These CIMCOOL® products will be beneficial for a spring clean out:

CIMGUARD® 10 is available in bulk or aerosol containers. It is a general-purpose solvent-based corrosion preventive, an organic rust inhibitor, which has water-displacing properties, and is a fingerprint neutralizer. The protective coating is thin, transparent, colorless, and slightly oily. It can be used with steel, cast iron, copper, zinc, and aluminum.

CIMCLEAN® 30 is a general-purpose machine cleaner, which can be used on individual machine tanks and central systems. CIMCLEAN 30 is recommended for cleaning individual machine and central system reservoirs, metalworking fluid lines, premix tanks, machines, and parts. It effectively removes bio-films, dirt, grit, chip-deposits, insoluble soaps, and oils from central systems and individual machine sumps. CIMCLEAN 30 contains corrosion inhibitors to protect machines and parts from rusting during the cleaning process. It is intended for use in systems working ferrous metals. CIMCLEAN 30 can also be used for general-purpose floor cleaning. It can be used in power washers, steam cleaners, and automated floor scrubbers. It can be used in 3 ways: as a cleaner, with used fluid during shutdown, and with used fluid during production.

CIMCLEAN 40 contains corrosion inhibitors to protect machines and parts from rusting during the cleaning process. It is intended for use in systems working non-ferrous metals. It can be used in 3 ways: as a cleaner, with used fluid during shutdown, and with used fluid during production.

In a continuing effort to provide the best and most cost effective options in the market, the Quick Start Trial Kit* includes everything needed to clean out a machine sump and prepare it for new fluid, providing a simple and easy switch to CIMCOOL. To request your Quick Start Trial Kit*, visit http://www.cimcool.com/starter-kit-request/ to complete the online form.

CIMCOOL Fluid Technology, 3000 Disney Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45209, 513-458-8100, Fax: 513-458-8298, www.cimcool.com.

NEW CATALOG OF METALWORKING COOLANT OPTIONS
Walter USA, LLC (Waukesha, WI) offers a new 28-page product catalog presenting its Walter Valenite ValCOOL^® lineup of cutting and grinding fluids, cleaners, specialty fluids, additives and accessories.  The catalog describes features and benefits of the semi-synthetics, synthetics, soluble oils, cutting oils, cleaners and explains how the coolants, complementing Walter’s tooling and application expertise, establish a synergistic system to maximize productivity in various applications and industries.

Each section of the catalog is color coded by product group to guide readers to specific options and needs, and charts within each category offer product descriptions, performance characteristics, and operational advantages. The literature distinguishes specialty products for tapping and corrosion inhibitors, additives that control foaming, bactericides, fungicides, a pH adjuster, and to enhance lubricity — with concise use instructions.

After more than 80 years of developing cutting tools and inserts that set new standards in production. Walter USA combines over 75 years of U.S.-based tooling production with long-standing traditions of quality and innovation as the only cutting tool manufacturer to offer a complete package . . . the correct cutting tool and cutting fluid for virtually every metal removal application.

The company offers an extensive line up of cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tooling for unique applications through its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex and Walter Prototyp, as well as multi-level service programs through its Walter Multiply brand. Headquartered in Waukesha, the company has a strong network of distributors and field engineers across North America.

Walter USA, LLC, N22 W23855 Ridgeview Parkway West, Waukesha, WI 53188, 800-945-5554, www.walter-tools.com/us.

LOW-FOAM, HIGH-PERFORMANCE COOLANTS DELIVER IMPROVED BIO-STABILITY & COST SAVINGS
Industrial lubricant specialist Chem Arrow Corporation (Irwindale, CA), has enhanced its ArrowCool line of metalworking fluids to ensure they meet the global legislation introduced to protect both the environment and workers’ health from harmful effects associated with traditional components. The company’s R&D team was tasked with eliminating the use of biocide, formaldehyde releasing agents, secondary amines and boron which have all traditionally been used in metalworking fluids for a number of years, without impairing the coolants’ performance.

Now the ArrowCool line offers a number of benefits as Mike Drieseberg, the vice president of corporate sales, explains, “These grades of products offer exceptional bio-stability, low foam and high lubricity. The state-of-the-art technology used to formulate our products assists customers in using less fluid which, in turn, reduces their total operating costs and environmental impact.”

This improved performance can be attributed to a number of factors including the sophistication of raw materials and developments in product stability. General manager, Shawneen Mitchell notes, “Bio-stability is a key issue in our industry. Metalworking fluids are particularly susceptible to attack by bacteria. This leads to a reduced product life-span which incurs additional costs such as machine down time and increased disposal costs. When the machine tool is idle, tramp oil floats to the surface forming a film over the coolant which ‘traps’ anaerobic bacteria providing them with an ideal breeding ground. The presence of bacteria becomes obvious when the workplace is filled with ‘hydrogen sulphide’ which smells like rotten eggs and creates an unpleasant work environment for operators.”

Mitchell continues, “The bacteria will eventually break-down the coolant and reduce its effectiveness to a level where it needs to be completely replaced. Global legislation now restricts the use of many conventional additives that have been used in the past to fight bacteria. This means we’ve had to develop alternative solutions to minimizing bacteria growth in our coolants.”

Developments in low-foam technology are also vital. Drieseberg explains that workplaces where high-pressure metalworking applications are commonplace can also be negatively impacted by the amount of foam generated: “High pressure, high volume fluid applications have resulted in increased tool life and productivity gains for our customers. Low foam technology is imperative for these high pressure coolant applications. A build-up of foam can impede the metalworking fluid getting to the point of cut where it’s needed. It can also spill over the sump, leading to a slip hazard and increased consumption of fluid.”

Drieseberg continues, “With proper maintenance, traditional metalworking fluids offer a service life of approximately 6 months, whereas the ArrowCool range can be used for several years. This significantly reduces costs associated with purchasing replacement fluids and legal disposal of used coolant.”

With manufacturing locations on three continents, Chem Arrow is a global manufacturer and service provider of metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants, cleaners and specialty chemical products with over 35 years of formulating and manufacturing experience.

Chem Arrow Corporation, 13643 Live Oak Lane, PO Box 2366, Irwindale, CA 91706, 626-358-2255, sales@chemarrow.com, www.chemarrow.com.

SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS, METALWORKING FLUIDS, FUEL ADDITIVES
The Dow Chemical Company (Midland, MI) showcases its broad array of synthetic lubricant technologies, metalworking fluids and fuel additives in a fluid and lubricant products that offer excellent performance advantages in a wide range of applications, such as metalworking fluids, gear lubricants, turbine oils and corrosion inhibitors.

Dow Lubricant & Fuel Additives offer an extensive portfolio of lubricant fluids for applications including gear lubricants, hydraulic, metalworking and compressor fluids. Dow’s UCON™ Oil-Soluble Polyalkylene Glycol (OSP) lubricants provide compatibility with mineral oils and synthetic hydrocarbon base oils while retaining key benefits of traditional Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) technology.

With an extensive portfolio of biocides for both concentrate and tank-side addition, Dow Microbial Control helps protect your metalworking fluids from microbial growth and extend fluid life with BIOBAN™ P-1487, a formaldehyde-free biocide that provides exceptional protection, helps to prevent and reduce biofilm, and offers ease of formulation in all fluid types.

The Dow Chemical Company, 2030 Dow Center, Midland, MI 48674, 989-636-1000, www.dow.com.

RE-REFINED HYDRAULIC OILS AND INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Before EcoPower, re-refined hydraulic oils and industrial lubricants, job shops, contract manufacturers and metal services centers lacked a way to protect both their equipment and the environment. In recent years, the search for more sustainable business practices has become prevalent in the industrial sector. However, for the actual equipment and machinery, there simply wasn’t an industrial lubricant available that could protect both equipment and the environment. EcoPower is the answer to this industry challenge.

EcoPower re-refined hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants are made by Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (Richardson, TX), the largest collector and refiner of used oil in the world. By switching to EcoPower, industrial users can reduce greenhouse gas emission by up to 80 percent. In addition, it requires up to 85 percent less energy to produce EcoPower than lubricants made from virgin crude, because it has already been refined. The EcoPower line of hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants includes:

• Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil – ISO Grades 22, 32, 46, 68, 100 and 150
• Zinc-Free Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oil
• Low-Temp Hydraulic Oil
• R & O Hydraulic Oil
• Gear Oils
• Way Oils
• Spindle Oils
• Process Oils
• Chain Oils
• Gas Absorption Oils

No lubricants professional wants industrial lubricants that lack industry approvals or third-party credentials. EcoPower re-refined hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants meet or exceed a number of industry-recognized approvals, including MAG/Fives Cincinnati (Hebron, KY), where EcoPower anti-wear hydraulic oils and zinc-free anti-wear hydraulic fluids are certified by MAG to meet their P-68, P-69, and P-70 standards. This testing is based on the thermal stability of the oil over time at elevated temperatures.

EcoPower hydraulic oils are also approved and certified by Parker/Denison (Marysville, OH) to HF-0, HF-1, and HF-2 standards. This certification process involves running the fluids in a test-stand to simulate real-world use. It’s comprehensive in that it evaluates various aspects of a hydraulic fluid’s performance, including detailed inspections and evaluations of pump components for signs of wear and discoloration.

Automotive plants are big users of lubricants for equipment and have established sustainability goals. They depend on EcoPower re-refined industrial lubricants, to meet these requirements. Performance of re-refined lubricants with automotive plant equipment has been extensive for over a decade. Demand has grown significantly to meet the challenge of protecting equipment and contributing to sustainability goals. Today, the largest automakers in the U.S. have learned to trust re-refined hydraulic oils and industrial lubricants.

For example, EcoPower hydraulic oils, gear oils, way lubricants, and spindle oils are GM LS-2 approved for use in GM facilities and have been for almost two decades. GM developed the LS-2 standard in an effort to bring various industry specifications under one umbrella, and is recognized as the Gold Standard of approvals in the industrial OEM segment. Performance requirements of LS-2 include rust & corrosion prevention, oxidation & thermal stability, wear protection, and seal compatibility.

Another common measure of performance for hydraulic oils is oxidation stability by test method ASTM D943. Recent data has shown that EcoPower hydraulic oils have achieved up to 6,500 hours of oxidative stability, exceeding many other similar competitive products in this category. By maintaining these approvals and performance levels, you can be confident of EcoPower’s lubricant quality and that your equipment is protected and costly downtime has been minimized.

In the Safety-Kleen closed-loop lubricants system, used lubricants are collected, re-refined, blended and redistributed as EcoPower, a cycle that can be repeated again and again because the oil molecules don’t breakdown, no additives need to be replaced or contaminants removed, so energy and resources are saved. In the last 20 years, Safety-Kleen re-refineries have processed over 2.5 billion gal of oil and lubricants.

These hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants are of a high quality because they’re made from high quality base oil. As the largest collector of used oil in the world, Safety-Kleen has access to excellent feedstock that has ever-increasing amounts of Group III oil. Due to improved feedstock, their base oils have low NOACK and superior viscosity index. Starting with a higher quality base results in a higher quality hydraulic oil or industrial lubricant that protects equipment, excels at lubrication and has a longer life.

Is there any industrial application where EcoPower hydraulic oil and industrial lubricants do not make sense? In the case of instances where the specification calls for a full synthetic specification, it is always recommended to follow the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations on lubricants.

Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., 2600 North Central Expressway, Suite 400, Richardson, TX 75080, 800-323-5040, www.safety-kleen.com.

FIRST MOBILE APP TO MONITOR METALWORKING FLUIDS
Monitoring metalworking fluids is a critical process in optimizing performance and extending fluid life. The necessity and methodology for analyzing fluids has remained virtually unchanged for years, yet there was still no way to easily record the data, share it with other departments or suppliers, and measure fluid concentration.

Though new solutions enabled by digital technologies are emerging on the shop floor to help with tooling, machine tools or CADCAM services, this was not the case for monitoring metalworking fluid performance. Quaker Chemical Corporation (Conshohocken, PA), a global leader in process fluids, recognized the need for innovation to help its customers monitor fluid performance. As a response, the Quaker team developed CoolanTool™, a mobile app that addresses the needs of technicians that use metalworking fluids in their machining processes.

http://youtu.be/JOhdUX3B06s
An overview and demonstration of how CoolanTool from Quaker Chemical monitors metalworking fluid performance.

CoolanTool™ is the first mobile app in the industry that allows such users to manage their data from anywhere in the plant with just a smart phone. It facilitates the monitoring processes of metalworking fluids and organization of the data results in a number of ways.