Astro-Sol XL
Metal Working Fluid
About Astro-Sol XL
Astro-Sol XL is a high performance, water-soluble cutting fluid developed specifically for small to medium sized component manufacturers that require a product for multiple applications.
Astro-Sol XL is a trade name of Monroe Fluid Technology located in Hilton, New York. Monroe Fluid Technology has been manufacturing high quality specialty fluids for the metalworking industry since 1958.
The versatility of Astro-Sol XL provides for a very clean, low maintenance machining and grinding fluid with optimum performance in mind, even under difficult conditions.
Astro-Sol XL can help you achieve considerable cost savings by simplifying the products you use for machining and grinding.
Key Benefits
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Features in detail
Due to the effective inhibition system, Astro-Sol XL will not stain the machine or component parts, thus allowing the customer to reduce the number of cutting fluids in use.
Astro-Sol XL has been developed for feed water qualities from 40 ppm to 400 ppm total hardness. This cuts out the need for any tank-side additions such as water hardeners, anti-foams or chelating agents – even in high pressure and high flow-rate machines or systems.
Application Matrix
Astro-Sol In Use
Good for the environment
The product has outstanding lubricity and inherent EP performance without the use of traditional EP additives which are detrimental to the environment. These attributes of Astro-Sol XL result in lower disposal costs when the fluid is at the end of its useful life.Wide application
Astro-Sol XL is truly universal: able to complete machining operations from turning, milling, drilling and grinding under high pressure in modern CNC machines. The careful selection of EP additives contained within the formulation will machine a full cross section of materials – no matter how difficult.Aviation Industry
Astro-Sol XL is a first choice for aviation component manufacturers. Its ability to offer all the right machining characteristics and non staining benefits on a full cross section of aluminium alloys make Astro-Sol XL the preferred fluid.Product Endorsement
This sub-contracting engineering company in the Midlands area machines a wide range of materials including brass, aluminium and high tensile steels on CNC and manual machines with turning, milling and drilling operations. They were using a major competitor’s brand at 9% on the most arduous processes. The machine operators were suffering from skin irritations and there was short sump life – this was also due to the lack of controls in place.
Astro-Sol XL was introduced to 2 machines following a charge of system cleaner and the product now demonstrates comparative cutting performance when used at 7%. In addition, coolant controls have been established. Now the customer is able to extend the service life from the coolant (6 months so far) with the removal of foul odours and skin irritation. Operators are now happier and savings in product usage have been achieved without loss of productivity or quality. The machine shop has now been converted to Astro-Sol XL