Objective

Use CIMCOOL® water-based metalworking fluid as a “multi-purpose” lubricant in machines (i.e. screw machines) where contamination from way and gearbox lubricants is a concern.

Note: CIMCOOL® water-based “multi-purpose” lubricants undergo special testing for thermal stability, anti-gelling, and bimetallic corrosion properties.

Typical CIMCOOL® Multipurpose Gearbox Lubricants:

CX-1015 EM
CIMPERIAL® 15 GB

Typical CIMCOOL® Multipurpose Way Lubricants:

CX-1015 EM

Advantages For Using A Metalworking Fluid Concentrate As A Gearbox Lubricant?

• Eliminate concern of the gearbox lubricant leaking into and contaminating the metalworking fluid in the machine reservoir.
• Reduce extraneous contamination of the metalworking fluid when the fluid concentrate is used as the gearbox lubricant.
• The fluid concentrate that leaks from the gearbox acts as fluid makeup instead of a contaminant that requires removal.
• Cost savings with reduction of leakage and tramp oil disposal
• Environmental benefit of using water based fluid over oil

Gearbox Lube Concentrate Characteristics

• Good thermal stability
• Good bimetallic corrosion control
• Good anti-gelling properties
• Good cleanliness: no sludge, residue or deposits in the gearbox
• Mixes easily with the fluid in the sump
• Mild to operator
• Good biological control

Advantages For Using A Metalworking Fluid Concentrate As Way Lubricant?

• Eliminate issues related to compatibility of the way oil and the metalworking fluid.
• Reduce extraneous contaminants in the metalworking fluid.
• Environmental benefit of using water based fluid versus oil
• Cost savings with reduction of leakage and tramp oil disposal

Way Lube Characteristics

• Good cleanliness: no residue or deposits
• Good coverage of the ways for corrosion control
• Mixes easily with the fluid in the sump
• Mild to operator
• Good biological control
• Good physical lubrication properties

Success Stories

1. Bearing Manufacturer

   • Chucker & Screw Machines
   • Cimperial® 1070 (similar to other “multipurpose” soluble oils) used in the gearboxes and as a metalworking fluid of approximately 14 screw machines
   • Recycle fluids to greatly reduce soluble oil cost versus straight oils

2. Automotive Parts Manufacturer

   • CX-1015EM used in 50 Davenport screw machines as a way lube, gearbox lube and a machining fluid (5% concentration).
   • Eliminated compatibility problems
   • Minimal residue
   • Good biological control
   • Good corrosion control
   • Good thermal stability

3. Automotive Manufacturer

   • CIMPERIAL® 15GB used in the gearboxes of 12 Acme Gridley/New Britain machines
   • High oil leakage from the gearboxes was maintenance and cost issue, solved with CIMPERIAL® 15GB
   • Provides good performance as a dual purpose product