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Cutting Fluid & Coolant

Safeguarding Performance and Precision Through Engine Coolant and Cutting Oil Testing 

In the realm of mechanical operations, the effective management of heat and friction is paramount for both the longevity of machinery and the quality of output. Engine coolants play a vital role in dissipating the intense heat generated within internal combustion engines, preventing overheating, corrosion, and ensuring optimal operating temperatures. Similarly, cutting oils are indispensable in machining processes, providing lubrication, cooling, and chip evacuation to enhance tool life, improve surface finish, and increase machining efficiency. 

However, both engine coolants and cutting oils are susceptible to degradation, contamination, and changes in their critical properties over time. This can lead to a cascade of negative consequences, including engine damage, reduced machining precision, increased tool wear, and potential health and environmental concerns. Therefore, regular and comprehensive testing of engine coolants and cutting oils is not just good practice, but a necessity. By analyzing key parameters, businesses can proactively monitor the condition of these vital fluids, identify potential issues before they escalate, optimize maintenance schedules, ensure operational efficiency, and contribute to a safer and more sustainable working environment. This introduction will delve into the significance of testing these essential industrial fluids and the valuable insights it provides for maintaining peak performance and precision. 

Testing of engine coolants ensures proper thermal performance, corrosion protection, and chemical stability for reliable engine operation. Cutting fluid testing evaluates properties like pH, concentration, lubricity, and microbial contamination to maintain machining efficiency and fluid longevity.

Our test parameters for Metal working fluids like cutting fluids include 

  • Emulsion stability ASTMD 3707 
  • PH value ASTMD E70 
  • Bacteria Count: ASTM E2694 
  •  Extreme Pressure Properties: ASTM D3233, ISO 14635 

Our test parameters for engine coolant include:

  • FREEZINGPOINT:( ASTM D1177) 
  • Boiling Point: (ASTM D1120) 
  • Reserve Alkalinity: (ASTMD 1121) 
  • Glycol Content by  gas chromatography: (ASTM 7922 ) 
  • Chloride content (ASTMD 3634)