Shell in Metal Working Fluids

The cutting or metal working fluid plays a critical part in metal removal or forming operations. It has two main functions. The first is that of cooling both the work piece and cutting tool, to conduct heat away from the cutting and forming areas to prolong tool life and prevent unwanted metallurgical changes or cracking of the workpiece or cutting tool. The second function is that of lubrication, to reduce friction between forming tool and workpiece or between chip and cutting tool. This reduces heat generation and the energy involved in the process, and again improves tool life and surface finish.

With increasing demands for improved productivity and quality from modern production engineering operations, higher and higher performance levels are expected from metal working fluids. At Shell, we have concentrated on efforts on maximising tool life and achieving consistently high standards of surface finish, to reduce downtime and maintenance costs and to increase productivity and achieve optimum quality.

Correct maintenance of fluid is as important as the selection of fluid for system. We help you adopt a planned program for receiving, storing and using cutting fluids to help ensure better management of the fluid sump through advice and help in

a. Correct storage of fluid

b. Optimum stock control

c. Regular sample checks

d. Proper sump cleaning procedures

e. In case of soluble oils, start from input water quality

f. Proper filling, topping up and maintenance procedure

We offer a comprehensive range of products and services for metal working operations:

Shell in Soluble Cutting Fluids

Shell in Neat Cutting Oils

Services for Metal Working Operations

Shell Lubricool Fluids

Shell Lubricool Fluids are designed to exceed the rigorous demands of today's manufacturing requirements. This new range of water miscible cutting and grinding fluids have been developed using the latest in biostable and additive technology for extended sump life, low maintenance and cost effectiveness. Lubricool products have excellent tramp oil rejection properties. They are environment and operator friendly and help maintain a clean working environment. Shell Lubricool Fluids are color coded for easy selection of products for use in different operations.

Shell Lubricool Blue

Semi synthetic and biostable, forms a stable translucent blue emulsion. Recommended for use in CNC machines and for turning, milling, drilling and grinding applications.

Shell Lubricool Green SS

Semi synthetic, biostable and low oil content soluble oil. Forms a stable, translucent emulsion. Recommended for grinding and machining operations.

Shell Lubricool White

Semi synthetic and biostable, forms a stable milky white emulsion. It has been specifically developed for machining aluminum and its alloys in high performance machining applications, giving excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy.

Shell Lubricool Green

Fully synthetic and biostable, forms a fluorescent green transparent solution. Recommended for grinding applications.

Shell Lubricool Red

Semi synthetic, EP type and biostable, forms stable translucent red emulsion. Used for difficult machining operations.

Shell Dromus B

Premium conventional mineral oil with biocides, forms a stable milky emulsion. It is multifunctional and is widely used for aluminum machining.

Shell Supercutplus

General purpose conventional mineral oil with biocides. Offers longer sump life as compared to similar products.

Shell Macron Oils

Premium quality oils based on hydrotreated mineral oil with a low aromatic content. A well balanced combination of polar, mild extreme pressure and antiwear additives provide good lubricity and cutting performance. They are designed for mild, medium and severe machining operations on a variety of ferrous, light and yellow metals.

Shell Garia Oils

Premium quality oils based on hydrotreated mineral oils with low aromatic content. They are designed for medium to severe machining on a variety of metals.

Shell Honex Oils

Operator and environment friendly, low viscosity, chlorine free honing oils with low aromatic base oil.

Shell Machinemax Oils

Neat cutting oils for various machining operations like broaching, deep hole drilling, nut forming, grinding, turning, milling and gear cutting.

Shell Multitool Oils

Environment friendly neat oils for gear cutting operations.

Shell Drawmax

Drawing compound for automotive pressings.

We offer the comprehensive services for optimising the metal working operations.

1. Shop Audit

2. Customer Training

3. Guide to Planned Program

4. Coolant Management Services

5. Coolant management Kits

6. Total Fluid Management

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