Metalworking Fluid Selection: Chemtool
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Metalworking fluids from Chemtool are provided for various machining and grinding application. It seems the organization is a combination of formulation family + material + operation. With all those combinations at the first level, it creates a searching issue for the end user. We will say this - at least they got it all on one page for you. Several suppliers make you read one product per page at a time, and that is just frustrating. Here is our summary.
NuSol® Series (Semi-Synthetic)
- NuSol 21® Supreme : Micro-Emulsion product with the claim of 1 micron droplet size; Multi-Metal product suitable to hard water
- NuSol 21® HP : Advanced version of Nulsol 21 Supreme; Suitable for Aluminum alloys
NuSol® Alumax Series (Semi-Synthetic)
- NuSol® Alumax 87 : Formulated for Aluminum and exotic alloys; Severe machining and high speed micro drilling
- NuSol® Alumax 89 : Micro-Emulsion product with the claim of 1 micron droplet size; PAO claims better lubricity and improved hard water stability
Lubricut (Semi-Synthetic)
- Lubricut 1040 : Multi metal semi-synthetic product; Aluminum central tanks
- Lubricut 1144 CF : Chlorine formulation similar to 1040; Steel and Aluminum
Lubricut (Synthetic)
- LUBRICUT 4235 : Synthetic formulation with the claim of superior rust protection; Steel and Cast Iron
- LUBRICUT 4265 : Low foaming multimetal product; Best suited for light weight Aluminum applications
CT (Soluble oil)
- CT 250 : General purpose soluble Metalworking Fluid with 6%chlorinated EP package; Multi-Metal product soluble MWF
- CT 250 CT : General purpose soluble Metalworking Fluid with 4%chlorinated EP package; Multi-Metal product soluble MWF