Metalworking Fluids
Castrol Industrial is the industry leader of innovative, performance-driven neat / soluble / semi-synthetic / synthetic metalworking fluids.
Metalworking Fluids
Solubles/ Semi-Synthetics
Castrol’s metalworking fluids are completely free of chlorinated paraffin. Castrol Industrial North America is the industry forerunner, having removed them from all our products in 2011 to eliminate this risk for our customers.
Please consult your LubeCon sales representative for specific recommendations on machining applications and materials.
Y = Suitable –varies by application (refer to PDS) N = Not Suitable C = Consult Castrol Representative prior to use
*Note: Use of high oil-containing coolants on cast iron can lead to smut w/o proper filtration.
Metalworking
Hysol MB Series
Great All-Around Performance
Hysol MB series are dome of the most widely used products Globally due to their all-around excellent performance and overall value to the customer. In one case study at a shop producing parts for the aerospace and defense markets, Hysol MB 50 provided excellent performance in key areas that most manufacturers desire, including:
- Long sump life – Hysol MB 50 doubled sump life
- Cleanliness – sump, machine and windows were much cleaner
- No staining of parts – Hysol MB 50 eliminated staining of multi-metal parts
- Excellent machining – scrap and rework was greatly reduced
- One coolant – Hysol MB 50 was used on all the metals and operations (including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel and aluminum)
Low Usage
Metalworking Fluids
Synthetics
Synthetic coolants are named as such because they are completely free of mineral oils. True solution synthetic coolants consist of mixtures of polymers and other organic and inorganic materials in water. The unique technology allows for use in a wider variety of applications and metals while providing a multitude of benefits to the end user, including low usage, long sump life, excellent bio-resistance, low foam, long tool life and very clean running.
The following chart indicates recommended and possible uses for the Castrol Syntilo coolant range, including options for ferrous and multi-metal applications. Please consult your LubeCon representative for specific recommendations on machining applications and materials
Y = Suitable –varies by application (refer to PDS) N = Not Suitable C = Consult Castrol representative prior to use
BF = boron-free fluid; note: Syntilo 9913 is also boron-free
Extremely Low Foaming
Outstanding Lubrication in Difficult Applications
The highest performing Syntilo coolants (9926, 9904, 9954, 9974, 9974 BF, 9918, and 9913) have the capability to replace neat oils in many applications due to their exceptional lubricity. In one case study at a major automotive manufacturer, Syntilo 9918 replaced a heavy-duty neat oil in broaching piston pin holes on connecting rods. The following benefits were realized:
- Fluid usage was reduced by 70%
- Fluid carryover and contamination in subsequent processes was eliminated
- Broach bar life increased by over 45%
- Operator acceptance was increased due to improved odors
Metalworking
Cleaners
A variety of soils, particulates, residues and lubricants can remain on parts during the manufacturing process. Castrol’s specially formulated cleaners are used to aid in the removal of these soils and prepare the surface for the next process.
LubeCon offers a variety of Castrol cleaners for use depending on the needs of the process. These include alkaline oil-rejecting, alkaline oil-accepting, emulsion, solvent and maintenance cleaners. Our cleaners help resist biological growth, and many reduce energy cost because they can be used at ambient temperatures. Castrol cleaners do not contain nitrites in order to avoid the potential for the creation of nitrosamines, which have been deemed as potentially carcinogenic.
