Good for Business: Eco-Friendly Lubricants

At MagLube, terms like eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable aren't just buzzwords we use to get our products sold. We have designed, engineered and manufactured superior industrial lubrication systems and lubricants that will not only help keep your production equipment running better with less downtime for repairs, maintenance and cleanup, but that will also save you money in the long run. 

Green initiatives in industrial lubrication manufacturing isn't only for the benefit of the products, but also for the overall health of the laborers who come into contact with the systems and lubricants day in and day out, as well as the reduction of waste output. 

Automatically, by virtue of being petroleum based, lubricants are classified as an environmental concern. We've all heard of instances where businesses have improperly disposed of such waste into the environment, which can have grave impacts on wildlife, waterways and humans. 

We believe that running a manufacturing facility doesn't have to put anyone’s health at risk - human or wildlife - which is why our lubricants, including liquid and solid block, are environmentally friendly, green, and require no hazardous waste handling or disposal requirements.

The other advantage to "green" goods; environmentally safe products offer certain performance advantages. When formulated with vegetable oils, lubricants exhibit better lubricity, which means reduced friction and wear, a high viscosity index and high flash points for improved safety.

As a premier lubricant manufacturer, MagLube.com lubricants are used in a variety of applications, include metal forming, wood and rubber processing, as well as environmental sensitive applications such as forestry and mining.

What is MQL Anyway?

At MagLube, our lubrication is specifically designed as a MQL application. The industry jargon may have you asking yourself, exactly what is MQL and why's in important enough to design and manufacture an entire product line around it? Allow us to fill you in on the details and better explain MQL and why we stand firmly behind it.

What is MQL?
MQL stands for Minimum Quantity Lubrication. At Mag Lube, we refer to it as MQL, but this technique goes by a variety of other names, including: Minimal Quantity Lubrication, Near-Dry Machining, or Micro-Lubrication. There are a handful of other names and acronyms commonly used in addition to those we've mentioned. Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is an alternative to the use of traditional metal working fluids in machining.

The concept of MQL is fundamentally different than that of flood coolant, which is still heavily used throughout the machining industry. Flood coolant is used to "flood" the interface of a cutting tool and workpiece, keeping the heat generated by machining operations at bay. One of the main downsides to the use of coolant is that it adds extra equipment into the equation. Equipment to recirculate, filter, test, and treat the coolant.

So how does MQL differ from coolant? MQL makes use of a lubricant, not a coolant, and does so in ‘minimum quantities’. Where coolants flood the interface in an attempt to cool things down, MQL coats the interface with a thin film of lubricant and prevents heat buildup through friction reduction. This lubrication and transfer of heat keeps the cutting tool much cooler and reduces tool wear. A tools’ life expectancy can be known to double with the use of MQL as opposed to flood coolant.

In a nutshell, MQL is a viable alternative which saves money, eliminates the mess, disposal, and negative aspects of coolant. To learn more about our MQL products, visit our website at MagLube.com.

The Basics of Our Industrial Lubrication Systems

When operating machinery, one of the most important things you can do is keep your equipment properly lubricated through industrial lubrication systems. Machining lubricants help to reduce friction when your equipment is functioning. Though some friction is important and necessary for operation, there comes a point where there’s too much and it can start to wear down your machine.

When your equipment surpasses standard operating temperatures you can wipe down your bearings or seize them after stopping the motor, but this can be costly and time consuming, especially when you’re on the clock. Lubricating your machine not only saves time and money, but also prevents new equipment from breaking down faster. Industrial lubricants have many different properties and types and though there are some that work for a variety of machines, other lubricants can be very specific.

At MagLube, we sell a variety of different industrial lubrication systems that are suitable for a variety of industries and applications. We’ve crafted the very best general purpose lubricant that can be applied to all materials, whether they are metal, plastic, wood, or rubber and are great for everything from heavy-duty machining to roll forming and stamping.

For all of your lubrication needs, visit MagLube.com and shop our entire inventory of eco-friendly lubrication products. Be sure to give us a call at 770-888-4470 if you have any questions or are looking for more information.