Cortec EcoLine® Cutting Fluid

Cortec EcoLine Cutting Fluid is a versatile, compostable concentrate. It is created for metal-cutting activities.

It is created for metal-cutting activities.

This liquid regulates the temperature of tools, workpieces, and equipment during the cutting tasks. It prevents metal melting during metalworking activities. The liquid offers excellent corrosion prevention and lubrication while cutting.

EcoLine Cutting Fluid's high-performance characteristics make it perfect for heavy-duty cutting, drilling, milling, broaching, turning, and other machining tasks.

EcoLine Cutting Fluid has a pre-diluted "ready-to-use" 16-oz bottle with a squirt nozzle applicator. The fluid is also available in volume concentrate, which comes in 5-gallon and 55-gallon pails and drums. You dilute the liquid with the ratio between 1:40 and 1:20.

When EcoLine Cutting Fluid is mixed with water in a 1:40 to 1:20 ratio, it forms a stable emulsion. The emulsion provides great cooling for metals. It produces little to no smoke while in operation. You can use this liquid in tiny quantities, resulting in cost savings. When applied as specified, avoids corrosion during in-plant fabrication, storage, and export shipment for up to a year.

EcoLine Cutting Fluid has been approved as a USDA-certified biodegradable solution. The USDA BioPreferredSM designated the cutting fluid as a federal-preferred procurement for metalworking.

Packaging & Storage

EcoLine Cutting Fluid comes in a 16-oz. box. Ready-to-use (455 mL), concentrate in 5-gallon (19 liters) pails, 55-gallon (208 liters) drums, bulk, and liquid totes. The product should be kept unopened when storing. Agitate before each usage. EcoLine Cutting Fluid has a storage life of up to 24 months and is freeze-thaw stable.

Note: Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for suitable product handling instructions.

Features

• USDA-certified natural product.
• Has 64% biobased component.
• The Metalworking Fluid is a high-performance, general-purpose option for Federal Preferred buying.
• Eco-friendly & biodegradable.
• Replaces dangerous mineral oil.
• Perfect for operations that require quick cooling.
• Does not contain chlorinated chemicals, chromates, or nitrites.
• Virtually no smoke or vapors.
• Excellent anti-wear characteristics.
• Excellent lubrication.
• Excellent characteristics at intense pressure.
• Removes corrosion and grease from parts to ensure cleanliness.
• Offers good corrosion protection.
• Removes water and oil from metal surfaces.
• Economical - dilute 1:40 with water.

Application

Using a blade with a high dispersion, mix EcoLine Cutting Fluid into water. Blend for between 5 and 10 minutes. The emulsion should be stable indefinitely. In the event of separation, just remix the emulsion.

Typical Application

• Suitable for heavy-duty rolling, extrusion, cutting, grinding, and stamping.
• Hydrostatic testing.
• A biodegradable preservative for hot-rolled, galvanised, cold-rolled, and aluminised steel during storage, operation, and shipment.
• In-plant machining.
• Manufacturing coolant.

Test Results

• ASTM D 1748 (Humidity Chamber) Pass 220 hours (for 2.5% solution)
• Pass 800 hours (for 5% solution)
• ASTM D 4627-86 (Cast Iron Chip Test) Pass (1% solution)
• ASTM D 2670 (Falex Pin and VEE Block Wear Test) Conditions:
• Run in/5 min. 350 lb (159 kg)
• Gage load/15 min. 900 lb (408 kg)

Results:

• Total Teeth Wear 17 (2.5% solution)
• 10 (5% solution)
• Seizure (Yes/No) No (2.5% solution) No (5% solution)

Tapping Torque Test

• Specimen Type 1215 steel
• Speed (high speed taps) 400 rpm
• Conventional Cutting Fluid 6.257 (2.5%)
• 6.195 (5%)
• EcoLine Cutting Fluid 5.962 (2.5%)
• 5.814 (5)

Product Specifications (.PDF)