Synthetic Coolants

Synthetic coolants are metalworking fluid concentrates that contain no mineral oil. When mixed with water, they form a clear fluid. Synthetics have excellent cooling properties and run very clean, providing long life in the sump.

Synthetic metalworking fluids lend themselves well to grinding and light-duty machining. Synthetics work great for grinding because they allow for swift settling of the small fines created during grinding. Grinding fluids should be cleaner than machining fluids because they cover a larger work area and can splash more than a machining operation. Whereas water-soluble oils will absorb tramp oils, synthetics typically will reject the oils, allowing them to be skimmed from the surface of the metalworking fluid. In some applications, this feature allows synthetics greater longevity in the sump. Many synthetics work well for machining all metals, and some of the newer and more expensive synthetics can approach the tool life of water-soluble oils. The disadvantage of synthetics is that some components, such as lubricants and rust preventives, can be used up before the rest of the metalworking fluid. 

APEX 6500

APEX 6500 is a moderate- to heavy-duty synthetic coolant. It has superior oil-rejecting capabilities. Formulated with extremely high lubricity for high-speed machining with high feed rates. APEX 6500 runs very clean and is low foaming in hard and soft water applications. Works well in both ferrous and most nonferrous applications.

Part Numbers: A-6500-05, A-6500-55, A-6500-275 ,A-6501-05 ,A-6501-55, A-6501-275

APEX 6420

APEX 6420 is a light- to moderate-duty synthetic coolant. It has superior oil-rejecting capabilities. Formulated for use in grinding applications and light-duty machining. APEX 6420 runs very clean and is low foaming in hard and soft water applications. Works well in both ferrous and most nonferrous applications.

Part Numbers: A-6420-05, A-6420-55, A-6420-275

APEX 6000

APEX 6000 is a moderate- to heavy-duty water-soluble machining and grinding fluid. It is chemically designed to resist bacteria and fungus. It forms a solution that resists tramp oil contamination. It provides long-term worry-free sump life. This product can be used on ferrous and nonferrous metals. It is formulated to protect the machine tool from rust and corrosion, and the fluid residue will protect ways and slides.

Part Numbers: A-6003-14, A-6004-05, A-6055-55

APEX 3500

APEX 3500 is a high-speed turning and grinding coolant chemically designed to resist bacteria and fungus and provide long-term worry-free sump life. APEX 3500 forms a solution that resists tramp oil contamination. This product can be used on ferrous and nonferrous metals. It is formulated to protect the machine tool from rust and corrosion, and the fluid residue will protect ways and slides. Does not contain sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, or other halogens.

Part Numbers: A-3500-14, A-3500-05, A-3500-55, A-3500-275, A-3501-05, A-3501-55, A-3501-275

APEX 6590

APEX 6590 is a high-lubricity, heavy-duty synthetic coolant designed for the most difficult machining applications. It is fortified with a special blend of high-viscosity-index polymer lubricants. These polymers remain soluble in water until activated by the heat of friction during machining and grinding. This results in a coolant with excellent lubricity at the tool/chip interface, yet with very little carry-off on parts.

The APEX 6590 performs like a semi-synthetic but runs extremely clean, has superior oil-rejecting capabilities, and is very low foaming. It leaves a soft, fluid residue that protects the machine tool and parts. This protective film will not interfere with heat treating or welding. Prevents corrosion on ferrous and most nonferrous metals.

Part Numbers: A-3590-05, A-6590-55, A-6590-275