Tag: Fluid Selection

Engine coolants, often referred to as antifreeze, play a critical role in maintaining the optimal temperature of a vehicle’s engine. Choosing the right coolant is essential for preventing overheating, corrosion, and ensuring efficient engine performance. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of engine coolants, their applications, and key considerations for making an informed …

Hydraulic oils are critical components of hydraulic systems, serving as the lubricant and coolant for hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and other components. With a wide variety of hydraulic oils available on the market today, selecting the right hydraulic oil for a particular application is critical to ensure maximum performance, reliability, and longevity of hydraulic systems. …

Written by Peter Jacobs, CNC Masters During machining operations, overheating can have detrimental effects on the workpiece and the equipment, which could be avoided by cooling them down post-usage. Therefore, cooling is crucial for most machines to function efficiently and effectively.  Hence, this article covers a wide range of aspects related to the usage of …

Finding the optimal metalworking fluid is a difficult task because no fluid is “one-size-fits-all.” Each shop has its own unique set up of machines, operations, metals, etc. Operators have to consider many factors before selecting the optimal fluids or fluids for their shop. The optimal fluids should successfully perform the following core functions: Lubricate the …

In the next installment of our Biodegradable Lubricants series we examine the pros and cons of biodegradable lubricants. How do these lubricants compare to their petroleum-based counterparts? Previously we examined: biodegradability standards, biodegradable base stocks and biodegradable lubricant products. However, are these products right for you? We will look at some pros and cons to …

For your metalworking operation, you have a variety of options in selecting a coolant to use. The first decision is selecting which classification of metalworking lubricant to use. The four main classifications are: Neat Oil or Straight Oil Soluble Oil Coolant Semi-Synthetic Coolant Synthetic Coolant When selecting which fluid classification, it is important to consider: …