PRIME CUT is a heavy duty soluble oil concentrate containing a chlorinated additive for difficult machining operations. This product was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. PRIME CUT is particularly effective on aluminum alloys.Applications:PRIME CUT is designed for use in all metalworking applications such as CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding. PRIME CUT is also excellent on cast iron and sawing applications.Features & Benefits:Low FoamingMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong LastingExcellent Hard Water StabilityOperator Friendly
MONROE HD is a heavy duty water extendable sulfur-chlorinated metalworking coolant formulated to offer outstanding performance in difficult machining and grinding operations involving hard-to-work metals such as stainless steel, tool steels and high nickel alloys. MONROE HD may be used on all metals except magnesium, copper and some bronze alloys, which may be stained.Applications;MONROE HD is suited for all types of machining processes including turning, milling, tapping, reaming, broaching, hobbing, and sawing. This product also works well in the various grinding processes, including centerless, cylindrical, surface, internal, belt, and disc.Features & Benefits;Used to Replace Straight Oils in Most OperationsExcellent Finish in Machining and Grinding OperationsIncreases Tool LifeBetter Cooling than OilsExcellent Corrosion InhibitionMore Economical than Straight Oil
GLASGRIND 100 is an oil free, grinding fluid concentrate containing wetting agents for superior cooling and corrosion inhibitors for in-process rust protection of machine tools and metal parts. When diluted for use, GLASGRIND 100 provides a stable, effective medium for abrasive working of glass and all vitreous materials. GLASGRIND 100 contains a polymer which causes fines to agglomerate and settle rapidly rather than recirculate through the grinding zone. This polymer causes the fines to settle in a soft, easily removed slurry.Applications:GLASGRIND 100 can be used for sawing, drilling, edging, beveling, scratch removal and other abrasive working of glass, plastic, quartz, silica, heat resistant glasses and ceramics. GLASGRIND 100 is compatible with diamond and all other abrasives.Features & Benefits:Excellent Cooling FunctionMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong Sump LifeAllows Soft Settling of SwarfEconomicalOil Free - Minimal Disposal CostsNon-Foaming
DEFOAMER MS-D is a high-performance antifoam agent designed for tankside addition in metalworking fluid systems.Features & Benefits:DEFOAMER MS-D is completely water-dispersible and will not adhere to metal surfaces. The use of this product will not impair subsequent finishing operations such as painting or plating.
ASTRO-THREAD A is a high performance cutting oil which has been formulated with high concentrations of lubricity and anti-weld agents, including sulfur and chlorine. In addition to extending tool life, ASTRO-THREAD A improves the quality of machined surfaces. ASTRO-THREAD A can also be added to regular cutting oils to enhance their performance.Applications:ASTRO-THREAD A is recommended for difficult threading operations involving stainless steel, high carbon steels and other ferrous metals.
ASTRO-SAW A is a State-of-the-Art heavy duty oil-free coolant concentrate designed to replace soluble oil in production sawing of all metals except magnesium. This product is excellent on aluminum. ASTRO-SAW A contains a remarkable package of EP additives and corrosion inhibitors which offer outstanding performance without the mess and disposal concerns of soluble oil coolants.Applications:ASTRO-SAW A works on all sawing applications including cutoff, band, power hacksaw, reciprocating, etc. This product may be used on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, from aluminum to stainless steel.Features & Benefits;Superior Cooling FunctionMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong Sump LifeFor Ferrous and Non-Ferrous MetalsChlorine, Sulfur and Phosphorous-freeOil Free - Minimal Disposal CostsClean RunningProvides Excellent FinishExtends Blade Life
ASTRO-MIST A is an oil free, nitrite free, water extendable grinding fluid concentrate containing wetting agents for superior cooling and corrosion inhibitors for in-process rust protection of machine tools and metal parts. This product offers excellent performance in most grinding operations on cast iron, steels, and most non-ferrous metals except magnesium.
Additional information
Appearance-Concentrate
Clear light amber liquid
Appearance- Dilution
Transparent light amber
Residual Film
Soft, soluble
pH @ 20:1
9.6 ± 0.2
Specific Gravity @ 60°F
1.02 ± 0.03
Lbs/Gallon
8.5 ± 0.1
Flash point, PMCC
None
Applications
ASTRO-MIST A can be used for most grinding applications, including centerless, ID, OD, and Blanchard grinding. It can also be used for light machining operations and makes an excellent misting fluid for various machining and grinding processes.
Features & Benefits
Excellent Cooling Function
Mild Pleasant Odor
Excellent Corrosion Inhibition
Long Sump Life
Allows Swarf to Settle Out
Economical
Oil Free - Minimal Disposal Costs
Non-Foaming
ASTRO-KOTE C is a synthetic water based rust inhibitor for in-plant rust protection on steel alloys. ASTRO-KOTE C was designed to prevent rust on mild steel parts between machining operations. It can also be used in the final rinse after soak, spray or barrel tumbling operations. This product does not leave any oily films. ASTRO-KOTE C may be used as a supplementary rust inhibitor for use in water soluble metalworking fluids.Applications:ASTRO-KOTE C may be used on in-plant and inter-plant shipments of work-in-progress and finished goods. ASTRO-KOTE C may be applied by dip tank, spray or other convenient method.Features & Benefits:Does Not Contain Petroleum Oil or SolventCoats Evenly Over Metal SurfacesNon-FlammableLong Lasting
ASTRO-KOTE A is a solvent-based rust preventative coating designed to protect ferrous materials from rust. This product is intended to be used as received. It is not to be mixed with water. ASTRO-KOTE A may be used to protect castings, cast iron, steels and packaged parts from rust.Applications:ASTRO-KOTE A may be applied by immersion, flooding, swabbing or other suitable method.
Features & Benefits:
Provides Up To One Year Indoor Storage Protection of PartsFast DryingEasily Removed With Warm Alkaline Cleaner or SolventLeaves Non-Oily Film
ASTRO-GRIND A is an oil free, nitrite free, water extendable synthetic grinding fluid concentrate containing wetting agents for superior cooling and corrosion inhibitors for in-process rust protection of machine tools and metal parts. This product offers excellent performance in most grinding operations on cast iron, steels, and most non-ferrous metals except magnesium.Applications:ASTRO-GRIND A can be used for most grinding applications, including centerless, ID, OD, and Blanchard grinding. It can also be used for light machining operations and makes an excellent misting fluid for various machining and grinding processes.Features & Benefits:Excellent Cooling FunctionMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong Sump LifeAllows Swarf to Settle OutEconomicalOil Free - Minimal Disposal CostsNon-Foaming
ASTRO-DRAW A is a heavy duty water soluble drawing oil. It has been formulated for use on heavy drawing and blanking operations and has excellent adherence and anti wipe properties. It can be used on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals without staining or rusting. This product is a complex blend of extreme pressure additives, fatty esters and rust inhibitors.Applications:ASTRO-DRAW A is designed for use in all stamping and drawing applications. ASTRO DRAW A may be applied by brushing, dipping, spraying, rolling or other convenient method.Features & Benefits:Easily Removed With Mild Alkaline CleanerMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong LastingStable in Hard or Soft WaterOperator FriendlyFor Ferrous and Non-Ferrous MetalsSuperior LubricityResidual Coating May Be Welded ThroughNon-Gumming
ASTRO-CUT MICRO-A XBP is a heavy-duty mineral oil-based BIOSTABLE micro-emulsion concentrate designed to be water extendable for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. ASTRO-CUT MICRO-A XBP has improved biological protection and exceptional foam control for high-pressure operations and is formulated without the use of chlorine.
ASTRO-CUT HIGH PRESSURE is a BIOSTABLE semi-synthetic high pressure metalworking coolant containing approximately 15% mineral oil. ASTRO-CUT HIGH PRESSURE has exceptional foam control, hard water stability and tramp oil rejection while providing outstanding lubricity for machining and grinding. It is compatible with virtually all metals except Magnesium and is formulated without the use of Chlorine.ApplicationsASTRO-CUT HIGH PRESSURE is designed for use in high and low pressure metal removal operations such as all CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping, grinding and sawing.
ASTRO-CUT SYN is a heavy-duty oil-free synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding machining performance as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steels, cast iron and aluminum; in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.ApplicationsASTRO-CUT SYN has been designed for machining most metals except magnesium. Excellent on cast iron. This product may also be used for grinding: blanchard, diamond wheel, belt, disk, etc. NOTE: Since this product is completely oil-free, it may be used in most coolant mist units for machining and grinding operations.Features & Benefits:Superior Machining LubricationChlorine-FreeVery Low Foam – Excellent on High Pressure or High-Speed MachiningTolerant of Hard WaterWater Extendable- EconomicalNitrite-FreePhenol-FreeExcellent Cooling for Ability to Maintain Close TolerancesResistant to Damage from Tramp OilLong Tank Life
ASTRO-CUT SYN AF is a heavy-duty amine-free synthetic cutting and grinding fluid concentrate designed to offer outstanding lubricity as well as excellent corrosion control on machinery and workpieces while providing a long sump life. ASTRO-CUT SYN AF has been formulated to minimize cobalt leaching when used for grinding carbide tooling. This product may be used on a variety of metals, including steels, cast iron and aluminum; in operations ranging from grinding to turning to milling.Applications:ASTRO-CUT SYN AF has been designed to provide cooling, lubrication and corrosion protection on operations that require an amine-free product or because of waste stream restrictions on amines. Operations involving the grinding of coated parts or other areas where amines may be detrimental are particularly suited for this product. ASTRO-CUT SYN AF has been designed for machining most metals except magnesium. This product may also be used for grinding: blanchard, diamond wheel, centerless, belt, disk, etc. NOTE: Since this product is completely oil-free, it may be used in most coolant mist units for machining and grinding operations.Features & Benefits:Superior LubricationNitrite-FreeAmine-FreePhenol-FreeResistant to Damage from Tramp OilExcellent Cooling AbilityNon-FoamingResistant to Damage from Tramp OilStable pHLong Tank Life
ASTRO-CUT BCL is a heavy duty BIOSTABLE semi-synthetic general purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion which offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. ASTRO-CUT BCL is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium, and contains chlorine as an extremepressure additive for greater lubricity.Applications:ASTRO-CUT BCL is designed for use in metal removal operations such as all CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and grinding. ASTRO-CUT BCL is also excellent on conventional machining processes and sawing applications.
ASTRO-CUT SS-250 is a semi-synthetic general purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 10% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent Amber emulsion which offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. ASTRO-CUT SS-250 is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium and is formulated without the use of Chlorine.Applications:Designed for use in metalworking applications such as all CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping, and grinding, ASTRO-CUT SS-250 is also excellent on conventional machining processes and sawing applications.Features & Benefits:Good Workpiece VisibilityMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong LastingExcellent Hard Water StabilityOperator Friendly
ASTRO-CUT C is a heavy duty BIOSTABLE soluble oil concentrate containing a chlorinated additive for difficult machining operations. This product was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. ASTRO-CUT C is excellent on high silicon aluminum alloys.Applications:
ASTRO-CUT C is designed for use in all metalworking applications such as CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding. ASTRO-CUT C is also excellent on cast iron and sawing applications.Features & BenefitsEliminates Need for Tankside AdditivesMild Pleasant OdorExcellent Corrosion InhibitionLong LastingExcellent Hard Water StabilityOperator Friendly
ASTRO-CUT B is a semi-synthetic BIOSTABLE general purpose metalworking coolant containing approximately 20% mineral oil. This product, when diluted with water, forms a translucent amber emulsion which offers excellent workpiece visibility, good lubricity, and superior cooling. ASTRO-CUT B is designed for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals, except magnesium and is formulated without the use of chlorine, phenols, nitrites or DCHA.Applications:ASTRO-CUT B is designed for use in all metalworking applications such as CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding. ASTRO-CUT B is also excellent on cast iron and sawing applications.
ASTRO-CUT A is a medium-to-heavy duty BIOSTABLE soluble oil concentrate containing approximately 70% mineral oil. This product was designed to be extended with water for the machining and grinding of virtually all metals except magnesium. ASTRO-CUT A is formulated without chlorine.
Applications
ASTRO-CUT A is designed for use in all metalworking applications such as CNC milling, turning, drilling, tapping and grinding. ASTRO-CUT A is also excellent on cast iron and sawing applications.
Features & Benefits
Eliminates Need for Tankside Additives
Mild Pleasant Odor
Excellent Corrosion Inhibition
Long Lasting
Excellent Hard Water Stability
Operator Friendly
ASTRO-CLEAN HD is a fast-acting, deep-penetrating liquid alkaline cleaner and degreaser which quickly removes rubber tire marks, greases, tars, oils, wax films and other shop soils.Applications:ASTRO-CLEAN HD is used as received for removing rubber tire marks and tough shop soils. It may also be diluted in water for less demanding applications such as use in auto scrubbers, agitated cleaner tanks or manual cleaning operations.Features & Benefits:Versatile Cleaning Power- Safe on All SurfacesHigh DetergencyLower Disposal Costs than Solvent CleanersMild Pleasant OdorNon-FlammableOperator Friendly
ASTRO-CLEAN E is a biodegradable, user-friendly, citrus solvent degreaser which replaces mineral spirits and chlorinated solvents for removal of oily soils. It is water extendable, safe on all metals and is effective at room temperature as well as heated up to 150° F. It actively inhibits rust and corrosion at dilutions of 1:10. ASTRO-CLEAN E contains natural citrus solvent, detergents and emulsifiers.Applications:ASTRO-CLEAN E may be used in soak tanks, spray washers, mop and bucket and manual applications. It can be used as is or extended with 10 parts water to 1 part ASTRO-CLEAN E.Features & Benefits:
Versatile - Removes Most Oils, Greases and SludgeMixes Readily With WaterBiodegradable, Non-HazardousPleasant Orange FragranceEconomical - Water ExtendableOperator Friendly.
ASTRO-CLEAN D is a high performance, mild alkaline liquid cleaner designed to be diluted with water for a variety of cleaning operations.Applications:ASTRO-CLEAN D is designed primarily for use in spray washers and agitated tanks. It will remove shop soils, coolants and emulsifiable oils and is safe on all surfaces. It actively inhibits rust and white metal corrosion and conveniently splits out oils for safe disposal. Solutions of ASTRO-CLEAN D may also be applied manually by scrub brush or mop and bucket.
ASTRO-CLEAN A is a low foam alkaline cleaner designed to remove process oils, gummy deposits of oil, grease, swarf and normal shop soils from machine tools, floors, and other hard surfaces. It combines organic and mineral alkalinity builders, detergents, water conditioners and deodorizer for optimum performance.Applications:The primary application of ASTRO-CLEAN A is for cleaning machine tool coolant sumps and surfaces. It may also be used for general cleaning with mop and bucket, auto scrubber or spray washer.
