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From selecting the right coolant to disposing of it correctly,
follow these steps for maximum sump life:
- Select the proper
coolant. For specific applications and equipment, our Rustlick
experts can help you select the proper coolant. Please call (800)
452-5823 for assistance.
- Prepare the machine
for the coolant 24 hours prior to draining the sump. Sterilize the
sump by adding to the existing coolant one ounce of
GROTAN bactericide (part number 77011) or once ounce of
TRIADINE 20 [bactericide/fungicide (part number 77116/77101)]
for every five gallons of sump capacity.
- Circulate the sump
with
GROTAN or
TRIADINE 20
added to the coolant for at
least one hour before draining the sump. If desired, the machine
tool may be safely used during this time.
- Drain the sump and
all coolant lines.
- Fill the sump with
KLEENZOL DY diluted 5:1 with water. Circulate throughout the
system for at least four hours.
- Wipe down all machine
and sump surfaces with full-strength coolant. Then charge up the
machine immediately to prevent rusting.
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Mix the coolant correctly to maintain proper emulsification.
Using the WIF principle (adding Water In First),
add the desired amount of water to sump, then add proper ratio of
coolant.
- Maintain the coolant
system correctly during and after make-up. Be sure to allow for
evaporation. Again using the WIF principle for make-up, in a
separate pail, add the desired amount of water. Next add desired
amount of coolant. Pour diluted mixture into sump.
- For proper coolant
dilutions, use the
Rustlick Drum Mixer. This sturdy, corrosion-resistant mixer
comes with a series of color-coded inserts, each of which delivers
a specific dilution ratio: 20:1, 15:1, or 10:1. In addition, the
location of the metering insert in the siphon tube discourages
tampering. Just use the proper insert, and you have the right
coolant mix in minutes. Verify the dilution ration by using the
Rustlick Refractometer and consulting our
Refractometer Readings chart.
- Remove floating tramp
oils regularly. These oils cut off oxygen from the coolant, and
some may mix with the coolant, reducing its effectiveness.
Hydraulic fluids and other oils are major contributors to
rancidity. The
Rustlick Tramp Oil Skimmer or the
SC3000 Coolant Skimmer remove these oils efficiently,
extending the sump life.
- Keep the dirt levels
low. This is particularly true in grinding applications, because
high swarf promotes bacteria growth and leads to a poor finish.
- Keep foreign matter
out of the coolant in the sump. Cigarette butts and similar trash
will foul coolant and clog the system.
- Aerate the coolant
(except if using Rustlick Biostable coolants) when not in use so
the biocides can do their job. The
SC3000 Coolant Skimmer can perform this function, and its
portability allows you to move it from machine to machine as
necessary.
- Test and evaluate
coolants on an ongoing basis. By use
Rustlick's Refractometer, checking coolant
dilution levels is quick and easy.
- Always dispose of
coolants properly. As with all coolants, consult your local, state
or EPA regulatory office for guidelines. Rustlick's coolant
management program can greatly reduce disposal costs.
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