Coolants & Lubrication Systems

Products • March 5, 2020

VpCI-105 Emitters and VpCI-111 Emitters

Corrosion may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking of preventative maintenance. Yet, it can be a critical part of keeping vital "nerve centers" going at any facility — making sure the lights stay on; the electricity continues working; and servers, phone systems, fire alarms and other electrical controls keep functioning. Electrical or electronic failures mean interrupted operations, downtime, repairs and extra costs. Fortunately, Cortec VpCI solutions require minimal effort with big returns on corrosion protection.

Products • March 4, 2020

Ultrafine Oil Filtration

When grinding carbide and HSS tools in large industrial volumes, large filter and central systems for cleaning contaminated grinding oils are worthwhile in several ways, like the filtration systems from filter specialist VOMAT in Treuen, Germany. They offer ultrafine filtration systems that can be individually customized to customer-specific production conditions.

News • March 3, 2020

Metalworking fluids market resurgent as regulations mandate safe disposal

The primary focus of metalworking applications revolves around maximizing efficiency of machinery and operations. Thus it is preferable to use metalworking fluids that are multifunctional in nature. Significant growth in metalworking processes worldwide have propelled demand for metalworking fluids. However, metalworking fluids used for machineries have undergone intense regulatory scrutiny in last two decades.

Articles • March 3, 2020 • Mike Hook

Coolant management best practices

Back-end fluid filtration and recycling systems extend tool life and lower coolant costs.

Articles • March 2, 2020

Fight coolant foaming

Subdue excessive foaming in metalworking.

Products • February 13, 2020

EcoLine Greases

Greases are a regular part of maintenance and always will be. Moving parts and high-pressure points need lubrication to reduce friction and wear for smoother operations and longer equipment life. The difference today is that maintenance crews no longer have to rely on common petroleum-based greases but can opt for biobased options with lower environmental impact and superior lubricity. Cortec's broad selection of EcoLine greases make it easy to start the move toward greater environmentally responsible maintenance in any industry.

News • February 6, 2020

How to increase profits by recycling metalworking fluids

The leaders in metalworking and metal forming industries understand fluid recycling can have a positive effect on their bottom line. Coolants have improved significantly and are now better than those available 10 or 15 years ago. They last longer, but the cost has also increased. Depending where a business is located, shop managers may pay up to $50 per gallon for coolant. Disposal costs also vary significantly, anywhere from 25 cents to $6 per gallon.

Products • January 28, 2020

Barracuda Triple Action Lubricant

JTM Products Inc. has announced a new generation industrial multipurpose penetrant/lubricant. Barracuda Triple Action Lubricant has a proprietary formulation that penetrates, cleans and protects metal. It penetrates and breaks-free seized fasteners better than the leading consumer penetrant. With a unique chemistry, it works quickly, attracting it to metal to help break loose corroded bolts, nuts, screws, pipe joints and other industrial parts.

Articles • December 18, 2019 • Alan Richter

Coolant enhances worker health, safety

Fusion Coolant Systems' Pure-Cut products a safer alternative to metalworking fluids.

Products • December 9, 2019

1/8 NPT Siphon-Fed Spray Nozzles

EXAIR's new 1/8 NPT siphon-fed spray nozzles atomize fluids in a range of spray patterns for a wide variety of uses. These are the company's smallest air atomizing nozzles and are suitable for tight spaces.

News • December 4, 2019

Industrial lubricants market embraces sustainability

Enhanced operational efficiency offered by industrial lubricants is bolstering their use in the constantly expanding manufacturing sector, as well as other industries such as power generation and oil and gas. Growing use of high-performance lubricants in these end-use industries is expected to drive market growth in the forecast period (2019-2027). As indicated by a new study, the global demand for industrial lubricants will progress moderately through 2027, reaching a value of US$ 28 Bn.

Videos • November 26, 2019

Episode 97: Coolant Contradictions

The Grinding Doc cautions shops about improving coolant in all grinding operations. Depending on the type of grinding and the job requirements, less coolant can be more.