Using the appropriate metalworking coolants in the workplace ensures a safer working environment and that all projects are completed as intended. MAGCOOL synthetic metalworking coolants offer a range of benefits for manufacturing applications that make them the optimal choice for most projects. Not only are synthetic metalworking coolants more cost-effective in the long term, but they are also environmentally friendly, safer for workers, and more efficient.
What Are Synthetic Metalworking Coolants?
Metalworking coolants are oils and other liquids that are used to cool and wet workpieces during the metalworking process, including during machining, grinding, milling, and other processes. Metalworking coolants are used to make the metalworking process easier for the worker and help protect them from risks of failure or hazards.
Synthetic metalworking coolants do not contain any petroleum oils. Other types of metalworking coolants, including straight oils, soluble oils, and semi-synthetic oils, contain varying levels of petroleum oils.
The absence of petroleum oils in synthetic fluids offers several advantages over non-synthetic metalworking fluids including improved safety profile, increased efficiency and is more sustainable.
Benefits of Synthetic Metalworking Coolants
Improved Safety
Metalworking coolants, when used as instructed, improve safety in the workplace. Because synthetic coolants contain no petroleum oil, they will leave lower residue levels in the machine and ease the cleaning process. Their lack of oil also makes them safer for workers in comparison to other fluids because they do not emit harmful fumes. This also results in floors that are less slippery thereby making the work environment safer overall.
Low Environmental Impact
Using oil and petroleum in products is harmful to the environment. Finding, extracting, producing, and selling oil is known to have negative effects on the environment, especially in relation to controversial practices like fracking. Synthetic metalworking coolants do not use oils or petroleum. Instead, they use detergent-like additives to create a lubricating substance. These detergent-like additives are more environmentally friendly than oil, and they are far less likely to produce bacteria, in addition to reducing foam buildup.
Cost Savings
Synthetic metalworking coolants might require a higher upfront cost than other types of coolants, but the investment is worth it in the long run. Because they are durable and long-lasting, you will not need to replace them regularly.
Lower Operating Costs
Lowering operating costs is something that is on every company owner’s mind, and sometimes the easiest way to do so is by choosing the right products for your projects. Using synthetic metalworking coolants eliminates the need for treatments like biocides, thus requiring less maintenance and effort on workers’ behalf. Synthetic oils also have a longer life span, making it a good return on investment.
Improved Efficiency
Synthetic metalworking coolants are more efficient than other types of fluids. They offer rapid heat dissipation, improving both safety and efficiency in the workplace. Synthetic metalworking coolants can also be easily filtered. Maintenance is rarely required, and synthetic metalworking coolants only need minimal upkeep and machines will be cleaner overall.
There are various types of metalworking coolants that can be used to improve safety and efficiency in the workplace. Synthetic metalworking coolants are the best option for companies looking for metalworking fluids that provide safety and environmental-friendliness while simultaneously lowering material costs in the workplace.