How does Coolube® compare to competitor fluid?
Coolube® is an advanced metalworking lubricant used in Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). Coolube® is a 100% natural lubricant engineered to improve the performance and increase the life of cutting tools, taps, and saw blades. Coolube® is derived from vegetable oils and is non-toxic, non-staining, and will not oxidize (become sticky or leave a residue). Some other MQL fluid products contain lower quality oils which are less refined and can gum up nozzles and pumps causing system failure. Coolube® is inert and will not oxidize which gives it a long shelf life. It contains no petroleum products, is 100% chlorine and silicone free, and produces no harmful VOC’s. We offer a lifetime warranty on our positive displacement pumps when used exclusively with Coolube® products.
Using the right lubricant is very important in MQL applications. The perfect lubricant will adhere to the surface of the tool and provide a thin, low friction barrier between the cutting tool and work piece. Studies have shown that Coolube® has superior properties which make it an ideal lubricant. Coolube’s® polar properties create a strong consistent bond between Coolube® and metallic surfaces. This creates an even, strong, and durable layer of lubrication. Coolube® reduces friction 50% better than typical mineral oils-preventing heat buildup and resulting in longer tool life and a superior cut finish.
Coolube® is one of the most cost-effective metal cutting fluids available when you consider the amount of Coolube® required and the additional benefits it offers. Coolube® is most effective when applied sparingly. In a typical operation, the amount of Coolube® consumed in an eight-hour shift is only a few ounces. This is in stark contrast to traditional flood coolant systems that require gallons of coolant, coolant filtering, testing, treatment, and disposal. Replacing a flood coolant system with Coolube® and a Unist MQL system eliminates these costs while often increasing tool life and improving surface finish. Additional savings include reduced housekeeping/cleaning costs and an increase in the recycling value of chips because they are clean and dry.
Coolube® is as good for your shop as it is for the global environment. Its non-toxic formula is safe for workers and will not cause dermatitis. Implementing MQL with Coolube® also eliminates coolant spills and overspray resulting in dry machines and floors and improved safety conditions.
When considering these facts along with the performance benefits of Coolube® and MQL, it becomes obvious that this is the future of metal cutting fluid!