Understanding Industrial Concerns

Whether you own a large-scale facility that houses several different metalworking machines or you own a handful of metalworking machines in your small shop, getting familiar with all the fluids you may need can be a challenge. While there are many out there with different purposes, there are a few fluids you will need again and again. Check out this short list of metalworking fluids you should know about. 

Grinding Oils - Industrial grinding oils are specifically created to prevent problems that come along with high friction and heat during the grinding process. Machines that perform grinding with a grinding cone must have a healthy dose of grinding oil in the reservoir so the machine does not get damaged through long grinding processes. Grinding fluid can be water based, but the most common form of grinding fluid contains more or a solvent base than anything else, and it does usually have an oily consistency. 

Rust Inhibitors - It is not at all uncommon for some industrial machines to be prone to rust and corrosion, especially if you have to work with water or high-moisture fluids that cycle through the machine. Rust inhibitors or anti-corrosion fluids are usually applied intermittently to help prevent problems with rust and corrosion. In some cases, rust inhibitors come in a spray form for application to specific areas of a machine. 

Cooling Fluids - Some machines require a coolant during operation to prevent the internal parts from breaking down or to prevent heat transfer to whatever material is being machined. For example, machines that are used to manipulate heavier metals, like cast iron, may have to have a cooling fluid cycled through or around mechanisms to prevent friction from building up and causing problems with the metal or with the machine itself. Coolant fluids come in many different forms. 

Solvent Cleaning Solutions - When a machine is taken apart after many uses or cycles, it will eventually have to be cleaned to clear away grease, oils, and debris that can accumulate during regular use. Solvent-based cleaners contain chemical solvents of different types to slough away all that residue on a machine's parts so you can ensure it is as clean as possible when it goes back together. 

There are many different metalworking fluids to get familiar with if you utilize industrial machines. Reach out to a metalworking supply company for more information about the different fluids used.