Metalworking

Our metalworking fluids are the result of more than 100 years of product development and application experience. Our R&D team takes an innovative and progressive approach to developing different grades for every application. We create smart products that extend tool life and reduce operating costs, while staying a step ahead of the increasing demands arising from higher fluid pressures, faster cutting speeds, new materials and advanced tool technologies.

Metalworking Product Segments

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Soluble Cutting Fluids

  • Superior range of technologically advanced products covering all aspects of metal machining and precision engineering
  • Provides a high-quality surface finish on all metals
  • Reduces operating costs and increases tool life
  • Advanced safety profile and fully compliant with the latest legislation
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Neat Cutting Oils

  • High-performance products based on the latest technology formulated to suit a wide range of metal machining applications
  • Powerful lubricity
  • Low volatility and reduced oil mist generation
  • Resistant to oxidation
  • Advanced safety profile and fully compliant with the latest legislation
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Cold Rolling Oils

  • Superior range of technologically-advanced products suitable for all types of mills
  • Low viscosity prevents build-up of hydrodynamic film
  • Reduced VOC emissions and higher flashpoint
  • Provides a high-quality surface finish
  • Excellent lubrication properties
  • Advanced safety profile and fully compliant with the latest legislation
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Tube Drawing

  • Superior range of technically advanced products for the drawing and rolling of seamed and seamless tubes
  • Superior friction reducing characteristics
  • Bright annealing properties
  • Excellent tube surface finish
  • Specialised products for ERW tube
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Wire Drawing

  • Superior range of technologically advanced products for the drawing of copper, aluminium, stainless steel and alloys
  • Lubricants for all applications for Bar, Rod, Wire, Tube, Strip and Profiles
  • Balanced lubrication and exceptional cleanliness for optimum performance
  • Long emulsion life hence reducing manufacturing operating costs
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Forming Oils

  • Superior range of high-performance lubricants suitable for forming and stamping metal parts
  • Excellent lubrication properties to protect the working surface
  • Prevents wear of the machinery and finished product
  • Fully compliant with the latest legislation
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Quenching Oils

  • Superior range of technologically advanced quenching fluids and neat oils
  • Low volatility to reduce oil mist and fumes during machining
  • Suitable for high speed quenching
  • Easily removed from metal surfaces
  • High oxidation stability and long lasting quenching performance
  • Advanced safety profile and fully compliant with the latest legislation
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Anti-Corrosion Fluids

  • Superior range of high-performing corrosion protection fluids suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Minimum 12-month protection time
  • Easy to apply by brushing or spraying
  • Food water separation when applied by dipping
  • Advanced safety profile and fully compliant with the latest legislation