Alusol™ ABF 29

Identification & Functionality

Product Type

Metalworking Fluids

Technologies

Ready-to-Use Products

Product Families

Ready-to-Use Products — Fluids & Lubricants

Metalworking Fluids

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Boron-free,

Chlorine-free,

Formaldehyde releasing substances-free,

Nitrite-free

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Excellent Wetting Behaviour,

Fungus Resistant,

Good Stability,

High Performance,

Low Foaming

Advantages

• Formaldehyde releasing free to comply with health and safety regulations
• Boron free for environmental compliance and improved residue characteristics
• Chlorine and nitrite free to fulfill your local legislation, waste treatment and environmental requirements
• Resists fungal attack to extend fluid life and reduce maintenance and machine downtime
• Low foam in recommended water conditions
• Lubrication package specifically designed to enhance tool life and improve surface finish in aluminum machining
• Excellent wetting properties reduce coolant drag out and deliver clean machine tools and components
• Unique multi-functional product for multi-metal operations results in product consolidation

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Applications

Castrol Alusol ABF 29 is especially designed for machining of aluminum alloys. It can also be used for machining of low-medium alloyed steel.

 

	Low-Medium Alloyed Steel	High Alloyed - Stainless Steel	Aluminum Alloys	Yellow Metals
Grinding	ü	ü	ü ü	ü
Milling, Turning (General Machining)	ü ü	ü ü	ü ü	ü
Drilling	ü ü	ü	ü ü	ü
Reaming Tapping	ü ü	ü	ü ü	ü
Broaching	ü		ü ü	ü

 üü - Suggested core application
ü - Possible application

Additional Information

	EP-Ester
Additives	Possible Application

Properties

Appearance

Amber, Milky

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Mineral Oil Content	42.0	Wt%	-
pH Value (3%)	9.2	-	DIN 51369
Refractometer Factor	0.9	-	-
Grinding	2021-04-05	%	-
General Machining	2021-05-07	%	-
Drilling	2021-05-07	%	-
Reaming and Tapping	2021-06-09	%	-
Broaching	2021-08-10	%	-
Water range	2021-10-20	°dH	-

Storage & Handling

Storage

To avoid product deterioration always keep the container/drum tightly sealed. Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Prevent exposure to frost and avoid water ingress. For optimum product stability, it is preferable to store the product indoors between 5°C and 45 °C / 41°F and 113°F.