Coolants & Lubrication Systems

Products • July 15, 2016

Full-Flow Filtration Technology

VOMAT says its full-flow filtration technology completely separates dirty oil from clean oil and allows for grinding with optimally cleaned cooling lubricants. VOMAT's filtration systems clean the oil so efficiently that it's useful life is much longer than if it were filtered with conventional filter systems still using paper filters or other expensive disposable filter media. A pleasant side effect is the low operating costs.

Products • July 1, 2016

REGEN Automatic Regeneration Cycle for Filter Cake

Filter Technology has developed a unique Automatic Regeneration Cycle (ARC) that allows the filter cake to regenerate automatically before it is completely spent. This means longer filter cycles, reduced maintenance and less waste.

Products • June 8, 2016

Sump Shark Sump Cleaner

The new single-phase electric, 60-gal. Sump Shark sump cleaner is available from Cecor Inc. With a suction lift of 13" Hg or 177" water and pumping rate of 60 gpm, the SE15-60PL can suck up an entire sump of metalworking fluid entrained with sludge or chips in just minutes.

Products • June 1, 2016

SFcompact Chip Conveyor

The new LNS SFcompact chip conveyor (available September 2016) filters coolant to 50 microns and handles virtually all chip types and sizes, from stringy stainless steel to fine brass and aluminum. Unlike other chip conveyors capable of 50-micron filtration, the filtering system is integrated within the rigid frame, so SFcompact requires no more floor space than a typical hinge-belt conveyor and, in most cases, can use the existing coolant tank, according to the company.

Products • June 1, 2016

Mobile Coolant Fill System

Dosatron International Inc. announces a new mobile coolant fill system. It includes a durable, roto-molded 15- or 25-gal. coolant concentrate tank, an onboard Dosatron proportioner, a simple garden hose water connection swivel, "no flat" tires and an EZ fill, gas nozzle-style valve, with fill hose.

Products • May 26, 2016

Cool Flash System

Overheated cutting edges cause chip welding, tool chipping and ultimately decreased tool life. To compensate, operators frequently reduce spindle speeds or increase their consumption of cutting tools. Both options prove inefficient, as machining takes longer and the expense of constantly replacing dull tools can drain your bank account. The HAIMER Cool Flash system, based on the existing Cool Jet system for shrink-fit holders, was designed to guarantee an optimal coolant supply, even at the highest spindle speed, according to the company.

Products • May 25, 2016

Fine Filtration Systems

Modern cutting tools that meet today's growing demands for tolerance, performance and efficiency can only be produced economically under optimal production conditions. A look behind the scenes at the global tool manufacturer, Jongen Tool GmbH, and their new production facility in Germany reveals the technical complexity involved in manufacturing inserts and solid carbide end mills with consistent high quality. In order to accomplish all this, Jongen employs modern grinding and measuring technology as well as fine filtration systems "made in Germany" by VOMAT.

Products • May 19, 2016

CorrLube VpCI Lithium EP Grease

When it comes time to lubricate bearings, fans, chassis, or other metal areas where grease is applied, Cortec's CorrLube VpCI Lithium EP Grease offers longer lubrication enhanced with superior corrosion protection—even for use on electrical connections.

Products • May 13, 2016

Hysol SL 35 XBB and Alusol SL 51 XBB

Castrol offers Castrol Hysol SL 35 XBB and Castrol Alusol SL 51 XBB. Created to support the manufacturing of metal components, Castrol's cutting fluid technology maintains constant pH levels (9-9.5) and stable conditions for longer than other standard cutting fluids, according to the company.

Products • May 6, 2016

Oil Boss Coolant Maintenance System

Abanaki Corp. will release the latest in coolant maintenance, the Oil Boss. The Oil Boss's unique filtration system, specialized collection medium and dual-chambered design removes oil from coolant with ease, according to the company.

Articles • May 1, 2016 • William Leventon

Machine Technology: Latest in lubrication

Want a good reason for lubricating the moving parts of machine tools? Here's one from Klüber Lubrication NA LP, Londonderry, N.H., a developer of specialty lubricants: Lubrication of machine tool components minimizes wear. "When a component in a machining center wears—whether it's a spindle bearing, a ball-screw, a gear or whatever—you start to lose precision," said Steve Mazzola, Klüber's director of engineering. "And when you lose precision in a machining center, you may produce parts that are out of spec."

News • April 29, 2016 • Kip Hanson

MQL as a complement to flood coolant?

Standing in front of a ma-chining center, waiting for the drilling cycle to end so you can squirt some tapping compound into the holes is a big waste of time. But with challenging materials, such as Hastelloy or Inconel, it's the only way to avoid a broken tap. Or is it?