UCON™ metalworking fluids are used as lubricity bases for formulating water-soluble cutting and grinding fluids and in forming operations, such as drawing, stamping, and rolling. They can be used alone or in combination with extreme-pressure additives. UCON metalworking fluids feature inverse solubility — they become less soluble in water as the temperature of the solution increases. When in contact with a hot tool or workpiece, the fluid comes out of solution and coats the metal surfaces with a concentrated lubricant film, providing greater lubricity and heat removal.
Select a product below to download a Technical Data Sheet. The table below lists the typical viscosity† to help you select which product will meet your needs.
| Product |
Description |
Viscosity, cSt ASTM D 445 |
| UCON Metalworking Lubricant EPML-483 (34KB PDF) |
Anionic modified PAG for metalworking lubricant formulations; provides hydrodynamic and extreme pressure lubrication with low foam tendency. It’s water soluble and unaffected by hard water. |
2000 – 3800
at 25°C |
| UCON Metalworking Lubricant EPML-577 (24KB PDF) |
PAG based lubricity package (no lubricity modifiers needed); provides long-term, trouble-free service in recirculating central coolant systems. |
28.1 – 38.9
at 37.8°C |
| UCON Metalworking Lubricant EPML-X (59KB PDF) |
Mixture of an alkanolamine and an anionic polymer; provides lubrication for heavy-duty machining. It’s water soluble and provides formulation ease, increases tool life, and doesn’t deplete in coolant systems. It can be used in recirculating coolant systems when used in a fully formulated product. |
4000 – 3800
at 25°C |
| UCON MWL-2 Metal Working Lubricant (PDF) |
High performance polyalkylene glycol base fluid that is especially recommended as a component for formulating semi-synthetic and synthetic water-based metalworking fluids. |
140 - 170
at 40°C |
† Typical properties, not to be construed as specifications.
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