Metalworking Fluids: A Product Overview
When choosing a metalworking fluid, a lot goes into selecting the right fit. Factors such as the metals involved, the machining operation, the type of machine, tooling specifics, and plant processes (including restrictions) all play a crucial role in deciding which fluid will meet your needs the best. The chart below is meant to be a reference to help you easily see what each product offers, and how it might fit into your lubrication program. Remember, if you're unsure at all about which fluid to choose, you should talk to a lubrication specialist who knows your needs and can help you find a safe and productive solution.
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| Product Name | Product Type | Product Category | Product Description | Brass | Aluminum | Steel | Contains Chlorine? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Hocut 795 | Water-Dilutable Coolant | Heavy-Duty Soluble Oil | Bio-stable, heavy-duty soluble oil. | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medallion Plus SO 5780 | Water-Dilutable Coolant | Heavy-Duty Soluble Oil | Low-foaming, heavy-duty soluble oil. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medallion Plus SS 2830 | Water-Dilutable Coolant | Heavy-Duty Semi-Synthetic Coolant | Bio-stable, heavy-duty semi-synthetic coolant. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medallion Plus SYN 1025 | Water-Dilutable Coolant | True-Solution Synthetic Coolant | Low-foaming synthetic grinding and machining coolant. | No | No | Yes | No |
| Medallion Plus HD 1300 | Straight Cutting Oil | Heavy-Duty Active Cutting Oil | Heavy-duty cutting oil for difficult operations on tough metals. | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medallion Plus HD 1000 | Straight Grinding Oil | Heavy-Duty Active Grinding and Gun Drill Oil | Heavy-duty grinding oil for all grinding operations, gun drilling, and high-speed lathe work. | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medallion Plus NS 300 | Straight Cutting/ Machine Oil | Dual-Purpose Cutting and Machine Oil (non-active) | Non-staining cutting and machine oil for moderate-duty machining of most metals. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobilmet 426 | Straight Cutting/ Machine Oil | Dual-Purpose Cutting and Machine Oil (non-active) | Clear, chlorine-free, non-staining cutting and machine oil for moderate-duty machining of most metals. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mobilmet 766 | Straight Cutting Oil | Heavy-Duty Active Cutting Oil | Clear, chlorine-free, heavy-duty cutting oil for difficult operations on tough metals. | No | No | Yes | No |