How sealants and anti-rust fluids affect lubricant anti-wear properties

The main circulation lubricant in industrial applications comes into contact with anti-rust fluids and sealants used to prevent leakages. Q8Oils has tested and analysed how these products affect lubricant anti-wear properties.

In order to understand what could happen if the system is not properly flushed before start-up and if excessive amounts of sealant are used, Q8Research has investigated this issue.

Reduce your machining costs with metalworking fluid management – Part 1 of 2

Metalworking fluid in use

Although often overlooked, metalworking fluid management is an important factor in the manufacturing process. Poor or even lack of MWF management will highly decrease the quality and life of a MWF and produce extended problems in the production process, such as decrease the life time of tools, machines, etc. This means that MWF costs and other manufacturing costs associated with or influenced by MWFs will be high.

Fluid focus: case study

Metalworking fluid in use

Based in Hertfordshire, UK, Pope & Meads is a long-established precision engineering company providing solutions for scientific, defence and aerospace sectors. Services include ultra-high precision machining; general machining; electro-mechanical assembly; cleanroom assembly; parts and material sourcing; specialist finishes/treatments; testing and verification; inspection and reporting; and product cleaning.