Products in Fluids & Lubricants: Metalworking Equipment

ASTRO-CUT SYN XBP is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding machining performance as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. The use of enhanced additive technology enables ASTRO-CUT SYN XBP to provide extended biological stability and corrosion resistance in the working fluid. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum.

ASTRO-CUT SUPER SYN is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding machining performance in even the most demanding applications, including aluminum and tough aerospace materials. This clean-running, low-foam product is stable in both soft and extremely hard water and contains additives that provide excellent rejection of tramp oils. In addition, ASTRO-CUT SUPER SYN provides rapid fine-settling capabilities and does not contain any secondary amines.

ASTRO-CUT SS 250 TX is a semi-synthetic, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 10% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and is formulated without the use of chlorine.

ASTRO-CUT SYN is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding machining performance as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. As a concentrate, it appears as a blue-colored liquid and when diluted it turns transparent blue. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.

ASTRO-CUT BCL HW is a heavy-duty, biostable, semi-synthetic, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and contains chlorine as an extreme pressure additive for greater lubricity. This product incorporates unique additives to prevent the formation of hard water soaps in systems with extremely hard water.

ASTRO-CUT SYN D is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding machining performance as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.

ASTRO-CUT 2084 CLF PLUS is a heavy-duty, biostable, semi-synthetic, high-pressure metalworking coolant. It combines the superior chemical flexibility of synthetics with mineral oil plus phosphorus and active sulfur extreme-pressure additives. This product has exceptional foam control, hard water stability, and tramp oil rejection. It provides outstanding extreme-pressure lubricity for machining and grinding virtually all ferrous metals, particularly stainless steel and other hard-to-machine alloys. It is not recommended for use on magnesium or copper alloys that might stain.

ASTRO-CUT HIGH PRESSURE HD is a heavy-duty, biostable, semi-synthetic high-pressure metalworking coolant. It combines the superior chemical flexibility of synthetics with mineral oil and a chlorinated extreme-pressure additive. This product has exceptional foam control, hard water stability, and tramp oil rejection. It provides outstanding extreme-pressure lubricity for machining and grinding virtually all metals, particularly aluminum, stainless steel, and other hard-to-machine alloys. ASTRO-CUT HIGH PRESSURE HD is not recommended for use on magnesium.

ASTRO-CUT SYN AF is a heavy-duty, amine-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding lubricity as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. It has been formulated to minimize cobalt leaching when used for grinding carbide tooling. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.

ASTRO-EDM A is a low-odor, clear, colorless dielectric fluid designed to offer superior performance, precise cuts, and long life in a complete range of electrical discharge machining operations. Its low viscosity allows better flushing of electrode gaps and rapid particle settling.

ASTRO-SOL A-XBP is a medium to heavy duty biostatic soluble oil. This product was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. This chlorine-free formulation is especially suited for aerospace and other applications which restrict the use of chlorine. It has exceptional foam control for high-pressure operations and was designed using raw materials that have the ability to resist extreme biological degradation, thus providing a very long sump life in a properly maintained machine tool.

ASTRO-CUT C is a heavy-duty, biostable, soluble oil concentrate containing a chlorinated additive for difficult machining operations. This product was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. It is excellent on high silicon aluminum alloys.

Monroe Fluid Technology PRIME CUT is a heavy-duty soluble oil concentrate containing a chlorinated additive for difficult machining operations. This product was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. It is particularly effective on aluminum alloys.

ASTRO-CUT SS-250 is a semi-synthetic, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 10% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and is formulated without the use of chlorine.

MONROE VANISHING OIL 145-50 B is an odorless, colorless, low-viscosity petroleum-based product designed for light-gage blanking, stamping, or forming operations. This product works well on ferrous and non-ferrous metals alike. It evaporates rapidly, leaving a slight residue which in most instances may be painted over without the need for additional cleaning operations. A test application with the particular paint/coating in question is recommended.

MONROE VANISHING OIL 145-50 is an odorless, colorless, low-viscosity petroleum-based product designed for light-gage blanking, stamping, or forming operations. This product works well on ferrous and non-ferrous metals alike. It evaporates rapidly, leaving a slight residue which in most instances may be painted over without the need for additional cleaning operations. A test application with the particular paint/coating in question is recommended.

ASTRO-GRIND A is an oil-free, nitrite-free, water-extendable, synthetic grinding fluid concentrate. It contains wetting agents for superior cooling and corrosion inhibitors for in-process rust protection of machine tools and metal parts. This product offers excellent performance in most grinding operations on cast iron, steels, and most non-ferrous metals except magnesium.

ASTRO-CUT MICRO A HP is a heavy-duty, mineral oil based, biostable micro-emulsion concentrate designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. It has exceptional foam control for high-pressure operations and is formulated without the use of chlorine. This product offers a long sump life and a high degree of emulsion stability, even in hard water.

ASTRO-CUT MICRO A XBP is a heavy-duty, mineral oil-based, biostable, micro-emulsion concentrate designed to be water extendable for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. In its concentrated form, it appears as an amber liquid and when diluted it appears translucent. This product has improved biological protection and exceptional foam control for high-pressure operations and is formulated without the use of chlorine.

ASTRO-CUT HP XBP is a biostable, semi-synthetic, high-pressure, metalworking coolant containing approximately 15% mineral oil. This product has exceptional foam control, hard water stability, and tramp oil rejection while providing outstanding lubricity for machining and grinding. It is compatible with virtually all metals except magnesium and is formulated without the use of chlorine, phenols, nitrites, or DCHA.

ASTRO-DRAW A is a heavy-duty, water-soluble drawing oil containing a complex blend of extreme pressure additives, fatty esters, and rust inhibitors. It has been formulated for use on heavy drawing and blanking operations and has excellent adherence and anti-wipe properties. It can be used on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals without staining or rusting.

ASTRO-CUT SYN G is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer good lubricity as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. As a concentrate, it appears as a blue-colored liquid and when diluted it turns transparent blue. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.

ASTRO-CUT B is a semi-synthetic, biostable, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and is formulated without the use of chlorine, phenols, nitrites, or DCHA.

ASTRO-CUT SYN G-XBP is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer good lubricity as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. The incorporation of a unique package of synergistic components and enhanced additive technology enables ASTRO-CUT SYN G-XBP to provide extended biological stability and corrosion resistance in the working fluid. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.

ASTRO-CUT BCL is a heavy-duty, biostable, semi-synthetic, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and contains chlorine as an extreme pressure additive for greater lubricity.

ASTRO-CUT MICRO XL is a heavy-duty, mineral oil based, biostable, micro-emulsion concentrate designed specifically to address the challenges of machining and grinding aluminum and aluminum alloys, although it may be used to machine virtually all metals except magnesium. This chlorine-free formulation is especially suited for aerospace and other applications which restrict the use of chlorine. It has exceptional foam control for high-pressure operations and is designed using raw materials that have the ability to resist extreme biological degradation, thus providing a very long sump life in a properly maintained machine tool.

ASTRO-CUT HIGH PRESSURE is a biostable, semi-synthetic, high-pressure metalworking coolant containing approximately 15% mineral oil. This product has exceptional foam control, hard water stability, and tramp oil rejection while providing outstanding lubricity for machining and grinding. It is compatible with virtually all metals except magnesium and is formulated without the use of chlorine.

ASTRO-MIST A is an oil-free nitrite-free water-extendable grinding fluid concentrate. This product contains wetting agents for superior cooling and corrosion inhibitors for in-process rust protection of machine tools and metal parts. It offers excellent performance in most grinding operations on cast iron, steel, and most non-ferrous metals except magnesium.

ASTRO-CUT A is a medium-to-heavy-duty, biostable soluble oil concentrate containing approximately 70% mineral oil. It was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. This product is formulated without chlorine and has an amber liquid appearance.

ASTRO-DRAW SYN FP is a heavy-duty, synthetic, oil-free, drawing, forming, and stamping fluid incorporating a blend of boundary and EP lubrication additives, in a water-extendable package. It is a versatile drawing and stamping fluid that can be used neat or diluted with water. This product may be used on ferrous or non-ferrous metals. The film remaining after forming operations can be easily removed with water or an alkaline cleaner.

ASTRO-CUT SYN RP is a heavy-duty, oil-free, synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer good lubricity and excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. The incorporation of a unique package of synergistic components and enhanced additive technology enables ASTRO-CUT SYN RP to provide extended biological stability and corrosion resistance in the working fluid. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steel, cast iron, and aluminum in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.

ASTRO-CUT HD XBP is a heavy-duty, biostable, semi-synthetic, high-pressure metalworking coolant. It combines the superior chemical flexibility of synthetics with mineral oil and a chlorinated extreme-pressure additive. This product has exceptional foam control, hard water stability, and tramp oil rejection. It provides outstanding extreme-pressure lubricity for machining and grinding virtually all metals, particularly aluminum, stainless steel, and other hard-to-machine alloys. This product is not recommended for use on magnesium and it does not contain DCHA.

ASTRO-CUT BCL LF is a low foam, heavy-duty, biostable, semi-synthetic, general-purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion that offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, very low foaming, and superior cooling. It is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and contains chlorine as an extreme pressure additive for greater lubricity.

ASTRO-SAW A is a state-of-the-art heavy-duty, oil-free coolant concentrate designed to replace soluble oil in the production sawing of all metals except magnesium. This product is excellent on aluminum and contains a remarkable package of EP additives and corrosion inhibitors that offer outstanding performance without the mess and disposal concerns of soluble oil coolants.

ASTRO-CUT EDM is a low-odor, clear, colorless dielectric fluid designed to offer superior performance, precise cuts, and long life in a complete range of electrical discharge machining operations. ASTRO CUT EDM's low viscosity allows better flushing of electrode gaps and rapid particle settling.

Cutting and Grinding Fluids Microlube is formulated with a proprietary blend of additives that have been carefully selected to enhance metalworking operations. This product has been used successfully by many in the aerospace industry (see approval below) to perform such operations as machining, drilling, tapping, boring, and sawing (especially exotic metals).