Coolant

Metalworking fluids market to hit $15B by 2025

The metalworking fluids market is diverse and includes giant multinational players to medium-scale companies as well. The MWF industry has some chief global players, including Total, Lubrizol Corp., The Dow Chemical Co., Apar Industries Ltd., ExxonMobil, Castrol Ltd., Henkel, PPG Industries, Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Sinopec.

When you do the math -- Transor makes sense

When you look closely at all the benefits a TRANSOR Filtration System delivers to a wide range of applications it’s easy to justify the investment. From the expensive and environmental challenges of coolant disposal to virtually eliminating your consumable filter costs, a TRANSOR impacts manufacturers’ ability to maximize the recycling of industrial materials, achieve a higher degree of control over wastes, prevent damage to the ecosystem, and promote a cleaner and safer environment.

Benefits of TRANSOR One Micron Filtration (OMF)

Removing tramp oil from coolant offers benefits

After helping customers to remove tramp oil from coolant for more than 40 years, Jim Petrucci, vice president of Oil Skimmers Inc., has yet to hear from anyone that doesn’t have at least some tramp oil present in an individual machine sump or large holding tank. When enough tramp oil seeps into coolant on a steady basis to justify the acquisition of oil-removal equipment, which is common, the Cleveland-based company offers oil skimmers to remove surface oil.

A 'liquid' tool change

03/21/2018

Author:

Alan Richter

END USER: Backerworks Manufacturing LLC, (505) 342-2943, www.backerworks.com. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Axis Machine Services LLC, (505) 206-2726, www.axismachineservices.com; Houghton International Inc., (800) 666-4684, www.houghtonintl.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce the amount of coolant makeup and the sticky coolant film that forms on machine surfaces. SOLUTION: A soluble-oil metalworking fluid for multiple-metal machining and grinding.

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Advanced metalworking fluid filtration aids finer finish

03/16/2018

Author:

Alan Richter

As demand grows for finer surface finishes and tolerance specifications become tighter—and competition continues to intensify—parts manufacturers are adopting advanced fluid filtration technologies to achieve their machining and grinding goals.

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Big benefits from coolant recycling

Adopting a modern fluid reclamation system can provide quick ROI while improving profits, equipment lifespan and employee safety.

Former NFL pro tackles manufacturing

A former NFL linebacker, Pete Shufelt credits his post-football career as the owner of Backerworks Manufacturing LLC to the day he asked his high school counselor/football coach about what elective classes to take.

Focus on metalworking fluid filtration

In connection with the article I’m writing about metalworking fluid filtration equipment for our March issue, I spoke with Irvin Kaage, president of Transor Filter USA, Elk Grove Village, Ill. The company provides the One Micron Filtration system, which removes particles larger than 1µm from oil, primarily for grinding.

CNC Chef: The role of coolant in CNC machining

In the ninth episode of the CNC Chef, Bob Warfield of the CNCCookbook covers the role of coolant in CNC machining and offers some tips for using coolant more effectively.

To view Bob's blog post on this video, visit here.

Cheapest way to filter coolant water to reduce total dissolved solids

We are using standard tap water for our coolant and because we were about to order more coolant, I glanced at the data sheets and they want the TDS below 100ppm. We are at 500. I know this can be a problem for coolants and has shown issue in the shop if the sumps sit for a while.

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