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How to choose coolant for a band saw

The choice and proper application of cutting fluid for a band saw is one of the most important factors for improving the quality and efficiency of a cut. As well as increasing the life of equipment and expensive tools.

How to choose the right coolant for a band saw?

First, let’s define what are the main properties of coolant for a metal saw? Lubricating and cooling liquid for a band saw machine from Novohim has the following qualities:

Increases tool life
Increases the amount of machined workpieces from any type of metal
Cutting tool life is increased by 20-40%
Reduces mechanical wear of tools and equipment
Avoids damage to parts and tools during metalworking

If you choose the wrong coolant for your saw, you risk losing the quality of work, the band saw, the band saw equipment itself, and of course the level of labor productivity.

Basic coolant requirements for metal band saws :

great lubricating and cooling properties
cleaning and anti-corrosion performance
thermal stability
fireproof.

In addition, we recommend purchasing coolant only from a trusted manufacturer and get a 100% quality guarantee and necessary technical advice as a bonus.

The range of coolants in our online store allows you to individually and accurately select the lubricant for your metalworking process.

Table 1. Comparative characteristics of band saw coolants.

Name of cutting fluid	Requirements for water	Processed material	Increased tool life compared to economy class coolants	Economic benefit (at the cost of the saw 1000grn)
Defender Pro	only tap water of drinking quality	All metals and alloys, copper limited	Increases 3 times	The use of 10kg of concentrate coolant at the price of 1950 ₴ (working solution 3-5%, min. 20 times cheaper than concentrate) will save you 3000 ₴ spent on a new saw. Saving min. 1000-1500 ₴
Defender Ultra	well and tap water	All metals and alloys, copper limited	Increases 1,5-2 times	Using 10kg of coolant concentrate with the price of 1170 ₴ (working solution of 5%, min. 20 times cheaper than concentrate) will save you 1500-2000 ₴ spent on a new saw. Savings min. 600 ₴- 1000 ₴
Defender Ultra M	well and tap water	All metals and alloys	Increases 1,5-2 times	The use of 10kg of coolant concentrate at the price of 1584 ₴ (working solution of 5%, min. 20 times cheaper than concentrate) will save you 1500-2000 ₴ spent on a new saw. Savings min. 600 ₴- 1000 ₴

Semi-synthetic Defender Pro coolant. In the first 6 months of using this coolant, we received the most positive feedback from more than 100 enterprises.

Also for band saws we offer synthetic premium quality Defender Ultra and Defender Ultra M for working with copper.

Coolant Features

To be completely satisfied with the choice of coolant, it is necessary to take into account not only the characteristics, but also the correctness of its application.

Important!!! HOW TO EXTEND COOLANT<

Keep all pieces of equipment clean
Change coolant in time
It is important to monitor and regulate composition and concentration
Prepare coolant solution according to manufacturer’s recommendations
Use filtration equipment

The bottom line is that the choice of coolant for band saws and the correct application of it are as important as two sides of the coin. And they are the key to long-term and correct operation of the coolant.

Contact a specialists of Novohim Company and get the most detailed advice on the selection and use of cutting fluid.