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Castrol Alusol™ CFB is a high performance soluble chlorine free metalworking fluid. It contains a unique additive package especially designed to machine various aluminum alloys that works in synergy to enhance machining performance and surface finish, provide excellent product stability, improve bio-resistance properties and lower the overall operations costs.

Features: Excellent Stain Resistance, Excellent Wetting Behaviour, Fungus Resistant, Good Stability, High Performance, Low Foaming

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Advantages
  • Chlorine and nitrite free to fulfill your local legislation, waste treatment and environmental requirements
  • Resists fungal and bacterial 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
  • Non staining to most aluminum alloys

 

Applications & Uses

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Applications

Alusol CFB is especially designed for machining of aluminum alloys. It can be used for severe machining applications including reaming and tapping. The product can also be used for machining of cast iron and lowmedium alloyed steel.  

  Cast Iron Low-Medium Alloyed Steel High Alloyed - Stainless Steel Aluminum Alloys Yellow Metals
Grinding          
Milling, Turning (General Machining)
  ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drilling ✓ ✓   ✓ ✓ ✓
Reaming Tapping
✓ ✓   ✓ ✓ ✓
Broaching       ✓ ✓
Additional Information
  Boron Formaldehyde Releasing Agent EP Ester Amines Chlorine
Additives

Properties

Appearance
Amber, Milky
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mineral Oil Content56.0Wt%-
pH Value (3%)8.9-DIN 51369
Refractometer Factor1.1--
Grinding2021-04-05%-
General Machining2021-05-07%-
Drilling2021-05-08%-
Reaming and Tapping2021-06-09%-
Broaching2021-07-10%-
Water range2021-08-12--

Storage & Handling

Storage

To avoid product deterioration, keep the container/drum tightly sealed always. Prevent any frost and water ingress. Store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. It is preferable to store the product indoors always.