Technical Knowledge
Practical field knowledge on industrial oils and metalworking fluids — product selection, maintenance and corrosion guides.
Application & Process2026-10-13Cutting Fluid for Aluminium: The Staining and Discolouration ProblemAluminium stains and darkens with high pH and certain additives. The rules for choosing a fluid that lubricates well without harming the surface.Read more →Application & Process2026-10-06Machining Stainless Steel: Cutting Fluid Selection and TipsStainless conducts heat, work-hardens and burns tools. How the right cutting fluid and lubrication protect tool life and surface quality.Read more →Product Selection2026-09-29Hydraulic Oil Selection and Viscosity (ISO VG) GuideThe wrong viscosity shortens pump life and cuts efficiency. Choosing hydraulic oil by ISO VG grade, operating temperature and pump type.Read more →Guides & FAQ2026-06-12What Are TDS and MSDS? Technical and Safety Sheets for Industrial OilsA TDS tells you how to use the product; the MSDS (SDS) covers safe handling and storage. We explain the difference and how to read them.Read more →Cost & Efficiency2026-05-08Cost per Part, Not Price per Litre: The Real Cost of Metalworking FluidThe cheap drum often turns out expensive. A simple way to cost fluid together with tooling, sump life and scrap.Read more →Application & Process2026-04-02Neat Cutting Oil or Soluble (Water-Based) Oil? Differences and ChoiceA comparison of the two fluid families on cooling, lubrication, cost and maintenance — and which wins in which operation.Read more →Corrosion Protection2026-03-05Preventing Rust on Metal Parts: Choosing and Applying Protective OilParts that rust in storage or transit mean returns and lost reputation. How to balance protection period against removability.Read more →Maintenance & Sump Care2026-02-10Emulsion (Soluble Oil) Maintenance: Concentration, pH and Sump LifeOdour, rust and short sump life are usually not the product but missing maintenance. Double fluid life with a simple measurement routine.Read more →Product Selection2026-01-15How to Choose a Cutting Fluid: A Guide by Material and OperationThe right cutting fluid drives tool life, surface quality and cost per part. A step-by-step selection by material, operation and machine.Read more →
