Coolant Odor
Coolant Odor
(OP)
The coolant in our machine shop produces an odor when stagnant for a period of time. Is there a way this can be prevented? The coolant used is Boelube 70105-05. Any helpful comments will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.





RE: Coolant Odor
Coolants additive increase the risk of dermatitis to your machinist and coolant with microbes in it also causes dermatitis. Damned if you do damned if you don't, using disinfectants.
It's up to you to control and all methods cost money. What fits for your company is up to you.
RE: Coolant Odor
The right filter unit removes the bacteria, tramp oils and particulate matter. You will get faster cycle times and cleaner surfaces.
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RE: Coolant Odor
Look at the Coolant Extender
http://www.vanson.com
RE: Coolant Odor
It has been a while since I dealt with this so forgive the lack of some detail.
We used the treatment tablets but as I recall we only added them on Friday since the biggest problem was usually Monday morning start up. It helped control the cost and reduced the dermatitis issue.
We were using a water soluble coolants on aluminum castings and cast iron.
We also ran an oil based cutting oil on our screw machines on steel and IIRC, never found anything to do much for the smell there.
Griffy
RE: Coolant Odor
Dave
RE: Coolant Odor
Richard Leu
Cascade engineering and Service
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