TRIM MicroSol semi-synthetic coolants from Master Chemical Europe Ltd, Needham Market (
www.masterchemical.com), are said to offer high mechanical lubricity and ability to optimise production costs through higher cutting quality, longer tool life and long sump life. There is now an addition to this family of fluids that is free of boron, formal-dehyde and all aggressive biocides.
Developed by Master Chemical Europe in the UK to meet the needs of European manufacturers, TRIM MicroSol 519 is based on the chemistry of TRIM MicroSol 690XT — a premium product that has allowed aerospace manufacturers, in particular, to achieve higher productivity and compatibility across a range of manufacturing materials.
TRIM MicroSol 519 is its general-purpose counterpart, which has been introduced at the request of customers requiring a medium- to high-performance coolant that offers full compliance with the strictest health-and-safety guidelines. It provides medium to high levels of lubrication with-out the need for chlorinated or sulphurised extreme-pressure additives.
This latest addition to Master Chemical’s growing stable of boron- and formaldehyde-free products is particularly well suited to machining and grinding cast iron. It can also be used for mixed metal production thanks to its compatibility with all steels, aluminium alloys and yellow metals.
Good corrosion inhibition on all ferrous and non-ferrous metals and exceptional hard-water tolerance are further benefits of this product.
A German automotive manufacturer was one of the first companies to adopt TRIM MicroSol 519 after trialling it on a milling application on tool steel for six months.
The product was compared directly with two competitive products and found to be not only more bio-stable but also more cost-effective; the machines consumed 50% less TRIM MicroSol 519 than the alternatives.