Cooling lubricant | High-performance and water-miscible
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Modern Machine Tools require a highly developed coolantthat optimize both efficiency and precision. These lubricants improve performance through increased cooling and lubrication, reduced friction and wear, and longer tool life. Advances in other applications are also focusing on more environmentally friendly formulations, improved biodegradability and lower emissions. This article introduces you to a few such lubricants.
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- Hydrotreated ammonia refrigeration compressor oil
- Water-miscible cooling lubricants for versatile machining
- Cooling lubricant made from ester oil doubles tool life
- Already in the development phase tested cooling lubricants
- Water-miscible cooling lubricants for special materials
- Lubricant with water as a functional component for gearboxes
- High-performance cooling lubricants for all types of metal cutting
Hydrotreated ammonia refrigeration compressor oil
10.01.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX | the Kluber Summit RHT 68 oils are specially developed ammonia compressor lubricants that meet the high demands of modern closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems. These highly refined oils undergo hydrogen treatment to increase their chemical stability and improve their resistance to ammonia. Thanks to their low solubility in ammonia, the oils contribute significantly to the efficiency and performance of the refrigeration systems.
Water-miscible cooling lubricants for versatile machining
29.07.2020 | With Zubora 57, Zeller+Gmelin launches modern, water-miscible cooling lubricants (Kss) for the Machining on the market. The boron and formaldehyde-free cooling lubricant covers many applications with its individually tailored additive concept. The individual cooling lubricants are suitable for normal to tough steel grades, castmaterials and aluminum. Often even non-ferrous metal processing is possible.
The water-miscible cooling lubricant enables sustainable and economical production for many machining tasks. Even with the most demanding machining operations, a lubricant can Zubora 57 Row can be used.
So is suitable Zubora 57H Plus As a lubricant for medium-duty machining, very good for grinding. The Extra and Ultra products are even more powerful.
The Kss Zubora 57H Extra has a high proportion of polar additives and is therefore extremely reliable even for difficult machining tasks. Process reliability is also guaranteed thanks to the additional EP / AW additives in the cooling lubricant Zubora 57 H Ultra for hard water and Zubora 57 S Ultra for soft water.
The semi-synthetic, water-miscible cooling lubricants also offer a high level of corrosion protection with a mineral oil content of 30%.
Cooling lubricant passes long-term test
Investigations in the lubricant development at Zeller + Gmelin show that the cooling lubricants have a good Long term stability Offer. The lubricant experts tested various 5 or 10 percent emulsions that were prepared with water at 40 ° dH lubricant for the machining of steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metals.
Then the Kss samples were a Aging test exposed. The samples were stored for four weeks at 40 °C or room temperature. Even in the endurance test at 40 °C, the samples showed no visual changes. The maintenance intervals can be significantly extended through the high-quality lubrication and cooling. Costs for operating resources can be saved.
Cooling lubricant made from ester oil doubles tool life
25.06.2020 | The water-miscible cooling lubricant (KSS) from Oemeta enables exceptionally high lubrication performance. Estramet S 77 consists of synthetic ester oils. Mixed in water, the cooling lubricant forms a translucent emulsion. The properties of the cooling lubricants were developed for demanding machining, especially for high-alloy steels, aluminum alloys and titanium alloys.
The powerful and persistent KSS is are free from Boron, mineral oil, formaldehyde, fungicide and active sulfur. The high performance in improving tool life and process quality has been confirmed by an independent testing authority.
The high lubricating effect of cooling lubricants on machinable materials such as high-alloyed ones Steels and titanium or nickel-based alloys reduce wear and protect the cutting edges of the tools.
The PTW Darmstadt has measured a 6% increase in tool life in machining tests with slot milling of titanium 4-718 and alloy 100 when using the water-miscible cooling lubricant.
Cooling lubricant for high surface quality
The water-miscible cooling lubricant is also free of additional lubricating substances such as sulphur or chlorine compounds. “On a lubrication performance test bench, the torques during thread forming were 40 percent lower than with mineral oil-based products,” reports Painted crown, Head of Marketing and Product Management at Oemeta Chemische Werke GmbH.
In combination with sharp Tools Estramet S 77 also achieves exceptional machining results with high surface qualities because it reduces the breaking off of the cutting edge and the formation of built-up edges. The emulsion is very wash-active and, due to the lower oil content, it reduces the effort required for cleaning. "Even the chips are cleaner and therefore easier to recycle," emphasises Malte Krone.
The KSS is from one Concentration of 3,5% applicable. This noticeably reduces consumption compared to comparable high-performance cooling lubricants. According to the manufacturer, up to Save 50% concentrate. Long service lives of the emulsions also ensure longer change intervals and longer machine running times. "If you take the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) into account and calculate with foresight, you can significantly reduce your process costs with the cooling lubricants," says Malte Krone.
Already in the development phase tested cooling lubricants
18.07.2019 | In the in-house and state-of-the-art technology center in Switzerland, Blaser Swisslube the cooling lubricants are put through their paces right from the development phase. The new technologies include the crystal-clear “Synergy 735”, the high-performance grinding oil “Blasogrind GTC 7” and the latest “B-Cool MC 610” for mixed production.
The fully synthetic Synergy 735 looks like water, has a neutral smell and is very skin-friendly. The water-miscible and oil-free cooling lubricant offers flawless surfaces even on sensitive aluminum alloys.
The Blasogrind GTC 7 grinding oil provides rapid air discharge for optimum cooling and is suitable for tool grinding, profile and draft grinding.
The water-miscible B-Cool MC 610 Cooling lubricant for mixed production is suitable for machining Icing, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and copper alloys. The emulsion is very stable and filterable. Even when processing cast iron and copper alloys, it does not show any color changes. This means the machines stay clean and the maintenance and cleaning effort is reduced to a minimum.
Water-miscible cooling lubricants for special materials
10.09.2018 | Oemeta shows modern, water-miscible cooling lubricants for titanium alloys, non-ferrous metals and hard metals. They offer high corrosion protection as well as high lubrication and removal rates. This has also been confirmed in series of tests.
With three new, water-miscible cooling lubricants for non-ferrous metals, titanium alloys and hard metals, the lubricant specialist offers material-compatible products with special performance characteristics: Novamet 1000 S When processing copper and brass, it offers high corrosion protection in addition to high material compatibility. This was proven by a copper strip test according to ASTM D 130. Plant engineers, as well as manufacturers of valves and pumps, therefore have a sulphur-free oil that meets the latest requirements.
For Titanium or nickelNovamet 760 promises high lubrication and exceptional cooling performance for base alloys such as those used in high-temperature applications or implants. The good lubrication performance in particular is said to improve tool life by 20 to 25%. This has also been shown by machining tests at PTW Darmstadt as part of the titanium working group. Novamet 760 is used in the aviation, automotive and medical technology industries.
High stock removal rates for hard metals are promised Oemetol 605 HMThe special product, developed on the basis of a GTL oil, has a high rinsing performance and thus prevents grinding burns in tool production, for example when grinding hard metal cutters. In addition, it prevents the release of cobalt from the grinding sludge.
Lubricant with water as a functional component for gearboxes
27.03.2018 | With the new Hydro Lubricants (picture above) it is Klüber Lubrication succeeded in developing homogeneous lubricants with a functional water content, thus making use of the positive aspects of water. This offers enormous advantages not only in terms of the performance of the lubricants, but also in terms of their sustainability. The high-performance gear lubricant Klübersustain GW 0-460 for industrial gears is the first available product in the Hydro Lubricant range.
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The optimized friction behavior and the very good cooling capacity contribute to the temperature reduction in gearboxes and rolling bearings. The gear lubricant based on water and a synthetic base oil offers a new level of performance that meets the increasing demands and higher power densities of modern gears and at the same time makes an important contribution to energy efficiency.
Specially for high-speed face, cone and planetary gear also for Rolling developed, ensures Klübersustain GW 0-460 due to its low foaming tendency for trouble-free operation of the components. Its viscosity-temperature behavior supports the formation of a sufficient lubricating film over the entire operating temperature range. Due to its good electrical conductivity The Hydro Lubricant also protects the components from electrical corrosion.
High-performance cooling lubricants for all types of metal cutting
24.07.2017 | The biocide-free additive “CX” from Oemeta Together with "Hycut" as a two-component cooling lubricant, it forms an advanced high-performance emulsion for all types of metal cutting. The additive stabilizes the pH value and offers very good corrosion protection. Hycut is thus developing into a modern cooling lubricant of the next generation, which is trusted not only by the automotive industry.
“Our two-component HYCUT system has been continuously developed since its introduction almost 25 years ago and has thus always accompanied the progress in machine technology and legislation,” reports Painted crown, Head of Marketing and Product Management at Oemeta Chemische Werke GmbH.
Almost simultaneously with the anniversary of the high-performance cooling lubricant, the manufacturer is presenting its modern products for the first time at the EMOThis includes ADDITIV CX, the latest additional component for the anniversary HYCUT. The current generation additive, together with the HYCUT performance component and mixed with water, forms a high-performance emulsion for all types of metal cutting.
Additive CX is free of boron and biocides such as formaldehyde depot substances or iodine carbamate. It is suitable for processing steel, stainless steel, gray cast iron and aluminum. It ensures physical stability and stabilizes the pH value. Even a 2% mixture in water results in excellent anti-corrosive properties.
Cryogenic cooling reduces wear and tear and tool life
At the recommended application concentration between 2,5 and 3%, in combination with the oil-containing performance component Hycut ET 46 an initial pH value of 9,8. This does not collapse in the long term due to the high base reserve and thus ensures stable conditions in the emulsion. The foaming behavior and material compatibility have also been improved - especially with aluminum.
Source: This article is based on information from the following companies: Blaser Swisslube, Klüber Lubrication, Oemeta.
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