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Solid Tapping and Threading Lubricants

Stick

These easy-to-apply stick lubricants won't drip or run for a cleaner workspace. Use them for tapping many types of metal, as well as plastic and rubber. Apply to taps to make cutting faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. They are chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free.

Container						Each		Package
Size, fl. oz.	Type	Lg.	Dia.	For Use With	For Use On		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	0.4	Stick	4 1/2"	1/2"	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	0000000	00000	24	00000000	000000

Solid and Paste Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants

Stick

Reduce mess and waste with these easy-to-apply, nonstaining lubricants. They reduce friction between your cutting tool and workpiece to make cutting cycles faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. All resist running and dripping. They are chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free.

Stick—Lubricants in a stick are solid and can be applied to cutting surfaces, such as band saw blades and drills bits.

Container						Each		Package
Net Wt., oz.	Type	Lg.	Dia.	For Use With	For Use On		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	16	Stick	10 3/4"	2"	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Fiberglass, Glass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	0000000	000000	12	00000000	0000000

Lubricants for Polishing and Sharpening Stones

Bottle

Use this high-purity mineral oil to lubricate polishing and sharpening stones and to prevent material buildup. It’s chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free. Use at full strength.

Container
Size, fl. oz.	Type	For Use On		Each



	4.5	Bottle	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	0000000	000000


	16	Bottle	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	0000000	00000
	32	Bottle	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	0000000	00000

Solid and Paste Milling, Drilling, and Turning Coolants


Stick	Jar

An alternative to nearly dry machining, apply these coolants to tools before milling and machining to reduce heat with minimal cleanup. They’re often used with shallow drilling, reaming, and tapping, as well as on saw blades. Remove from tools and work surfaces with alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, or a parts washer. They are chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free. Use at full strength.

Stick—Coolant in a stick is solid. Touch it to cutting tools or work surfaces.

Jar—Coolant in a jar is a paste. It can also be used as a bending and forming paste.

	Container						Each		Package
	Size, fl. oz.	Net Wt., oz.	Type	Lg.	Dia.	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Synthetic Base Oil



		—	1.6	Stick	2 1/8"	1 1/2"	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	00000	50	00000000	0000000


		12	—	Jar	—	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	00000	12	00000000	000000

Milling, Drilling, and Turning Coolants


Jug	Pail

Pail Antifog Agent Additive

Dissipate heat and prevent corrosion with these coolants that stand up to long machining cycles when milling and turning. They are chlorine free for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern.

Oil Based—Dilute oil-based coolants with water for use in flood coolant systems.

Machining and Fabricating Lubricant—Lubricants are sulfur free.

Mineral Oil Base—Mineral-oil-based coolants create a milky emulsion with excellent lubricity for use with difficult-to-machine material, such as stainless steel and hard metal.

Semi-Synthetic Oil Base—Semi-synthetic-oil-based coolants are a mix of mineral and synthetic oil for economical, long-lasting performance. They are sulfur free and are formulated for use with soft metal, such as aluminum and copper.

Synthetic Oil Base—Synthetic-oil-based coolants dissipate heat rapidly in high-speed applications and are long lasting. They create a clear emulsion that won’t foam, so you can see your workpiece clearly. They resist misting for a cleaner workspace.

Antifog Agent Additive—Lubricants with antifog agent additives resist misting for a cleaner workspace. They are sulfur free.

	Container				Each		Package
	Size, gal.	Type	Additive	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Oil Based







				Machining and Fabricating Lubricants—Mineral Base Oil

				1	Jug	Antifog Agent	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	4	0000000	0000000


				5	Pail	Antifog Agent	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0




						Machining and Fabricating Lubricants—Synthetic Base Oil

						1	Jug	—	Aluminum, Cast Iron, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000	4	0000000	000000


						5	Pail	—	Aluminum, Cast Iron, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0




								Machining and Fabricating Lubricants—Semi-Synthetic Base Oil

								1	Jug	—	Aluminum, Brass, Cast Iron, Copper, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000	4	0000000	000000


								5	Pail	—	Aluminum, Brass, Cast Iron, Copper, Fiberglass, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0

Coolants for Polishing and Sharpening Stones


Bottle	Jug

These coolants prevent material buildup on polishing and sharpening stones. They are water-based, so they’re easy to clean from workpieces. Coolants are chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free. Use at full strength.

Container
Size	Type	For Use With		Each



	16 fl. oz.	Bottle	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	00000000	00000


	1 gal.	Jug	Polishing Stones, Sharpening Stones	00000000	00000

Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants for Aluminum and Copper


Jug	Pail

Also known as plumber's lard oil, these light-colored, sulfur-free lubricants won't stain soft metal, such as aluminum or copper. They reduce friction between your cutting tool and workpiece to make cutting cycles faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. Lubricants are chlorine free for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern. Use at full strength.

Container			Each		Package
Size, gal.	Type	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	1	Jug	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000	6	00000000	0000000


	5	Pail	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000	—	———	0

Food and Beverage Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants


Jug	Pail

For use in food-processing and preparation areas, these lubricants are NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact. They reduce friction between your cutting tool and workpiece to make cutting cycles faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. Lubricants are chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free. Use at full strength.

Container				Each		Package
Size, gal.	Type	Food Industry Std.	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	1	Jug	NSF Registered H1	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000	6	00000000	0000000


	5	Pail	NSF Registered H1	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000	—	———	0

Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants for Stainless Steel


Jug	Pail

A high sulfur concentration provides the lubricity required to protect tools and stainless steel work surfaces, but these lubricants will stain other metal. They reduce friction between your cutting tool and workpiece to make cutting cycles faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. Use alone or blend with other oil.

Container				Each		Package
Size, gal.	Type	Additive	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	1	Jug	Chlorine, Sulfur	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	6	00000000	0000000


	5	Pail	Chlorine, Sulfur	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	—	———	0

Milling, Drilling, and Turning Coolants for Nearly Dry Machining

Squeeze

Bottle

Apply these coolants to your cutting tools before and during milling and machining to reduce heat with very little cleanup. They are chlorine free, for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern, and sulfur free. Use at full strength.

Oil Based—Remove oil-based coolants with alcohol, methyl ethyl ketone, or a parts washer.

	Container			Each		Package
	Size, fl. oz.	Type	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Oil Based







				Machining and Fabricating Lubricants—Synthetic Base Oil

				4	Squeeze Bottle	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000	36	00000000	0000000

Milling, Turning, and Sawing Lubricants


Jug	Pail

These lubricants reduce friction between your cutting tool and workpiece to make cutting cycles faster and easier, improve surface finishes, and extend tool life. They are chlorine free for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern.

Sulfur Additive—Lubricants with sulfur resist high pressure and are for use with difficult-to-machine material, such as stainless steel and hard metal.

For Cast Iron, For Stainless Steel, and For Steel—Lubricants for use with cast iron, stainless steel, and steel will stain other metal. Use them at full strength or blended with other oil.

Container				Each		Package
Size, gal.	Type	Additive	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	1	Jug	Sulfur	Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000	6	00000000	0000000


	5	Pail	Sulfur	Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Steel	0000000	000000	—	———	0

Grinding, Sanding, and Finishing Coolants


Jug	Pail

For general-purpose grinding, sanding, and finishing, these coolants prevent material from building up to ensure a high-quality finish and preserve tool life. All are sulfur free.

Lubricants without chlorine can be used where chlorine waste disposal is a concern.

Water Based—Water-based coolants won't leave an oily residue.

Oil Based—Dilute oil-based coolants with water.

Mineral Base Oil—Mineral-oil-based coolants are economical for quick jobs and touch-ups.

Semi-Synthetic Base Oil—Semi-synthetic-oil-based coolants are a mix of mineral and synthetic oil for extra lubricity and long-lasting performance.

Chlorine Additive—Lubricants with chlorine resist high pressure and are for use with difficult-to-machine material, such as stainless steel and hard metal.

	Container				Each		Package
	Size, gal.	Type	Additive	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Water Based



		1	Jug	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	6	00000000	0000000


		5	Pail	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0


		Oil Based







						Mineral Base Oil

						1	Jug	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	00000	6	00000000	000000


						1	Jug	Chlorine	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000	6	00000000	000000
						5	Pail	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	000000	000000	—	———	0
						5	Pail	Chlorine	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0




								Semi-Synthetic Base Oil

								1	Jug	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000	6	00000000	000000


								5	Pail	—	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0

Grinding, Sanding, and Finishing Lubricants for Glass


Aerosol Can	Jug

Apply these lubricants to abrasive belts and wheels to extend their life and improve ground glass surface finishes. They lubricate the abrasive surface for faster and easier cutting cycles. These sulfur-free lubricants won’t stain metal, so they can be used as general purpose grinding fluids. They are chlorine free for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern. Use at full strength.

Container				Each		Package
Size, gal.	Net Wt., oz.	Type	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



	—	11	Aerosol Can	Glass	0000000	000000	—	———	0


	1	—	Jug	Glass	0000000	00000	6	00000000	0000000

Long-Life Grinding, Sanding, and Finishing Coolants


Jug	Pail

Increase the time between coolant changes—wear-resistant properties allow these coolants to perform longer than standard grinding coolants. They prevent material from building up to ensure a high-quality finish and preserve tool life. Coolants inhibit bacteria growth to prevent foul odors. They are sulfur free. Dilute with water.

Mineral Base Oil—Mineral-oil-based coolants have chlorine additives to handle hard metal, such as stainless steel and titanium.

Semi-Synthetic Base Oil—Semi-synthetic-oil-based coolants are a mix of mineral and synthetic oil for excellent lubricity and corrosion resistance. They’re chlorine free for use where chlorine waste disposal is a concern.

	Container				Each		Package
	Size, gal.	Type	Additive	For Use With		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Mineral Base Oil



		1	Jug	Chlorine	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	6	00000000	0000000


		5	Pail	Chlorine	Aluminum, Brass, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0


		Semi-Synthetic Base Oil



				1	Jug	—	Aluminum, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic, Steel, Titanium	0000000	00000	4	00000000	000000


				5	Pail	—	Aluminum, Cast Iron, Copper, Plastic, Steel, Titanium	0000000	000000	—	———	0