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Sherwood

Sherwood® STD Tapping & Drilling Compound has a low melting point paste maintains a continual lubricant feed to the cutting edge. Hand applied. Suitable for the most severe cutting operations.

STD Sawing, Threading and Tapping Non-Drip Compound reduces heat and improves surface finish. Hand applied to steels, stainless and ceramics, suitable for the most severe cutting operations. 

Features and Benefits
• Low melting point paste maintains a continual lubricant feed to the cutting edge
• Silicone free
• CFC free
• Can be used on yellow metals without the risk of staining
• Anti-weld 
• Extends tool life and metal removal rates
• Compound is non-drip can be applied by brush or by dipping the tap or drill

Typical Applications
• Sawing
• Tapping
• Drilling

STD Sawing, Threading & Tapping Non-Drip Compound, 500g

STD Tap & Drill, Tapping/Drilling Compound, Tin, 500g

The 400ml Sherwood® STD Tapping & Drilling fluid aerosol spray is easy to apply to normally inaccessible areas and rotating drills or taps.

STD Tapping & Drilling Non-Soluble Fluid reduces heat and improves surface finish. This fluid is designed for use on steels, stainless and ceramics.

Features and Benefits
• Extends tool life and metal removal rates
• Anti-weld 
• Silicone free

Typical Applications
• Sawing
• Tapping
• Drilling

STD Tapping & Drilling Non-Soluble Fluids

STD Tap & Drill, Tapping/Drilling Fluid, Aerosol, 400ml

Sherwood® STD Tapping & Drilling fluid is a versatile silicone and chlorinated solvent free tapping, drilling and sawing lubricant. Low odour liquid. Coats the cutting edge with a film of EP additives.

STD Tap & Drill, Tapping/Drilling Fluid, Bottle, 500ml

Stuarts

Oil based paste for indicating high spots on machine bearings, machine tool beds etc. Easily removable with methylated spirit.

Oil abased and non-abrasive Stuarts Micrometer Engineers Marking Paste is easily spreadable marking paste containing a high concentration of Prussian blue (or red) for indicating high spots on machine bearings, machine tool beds etc. Easily removable with methylated spirit.

Features and Benefits
• Non abrasive and easily spreadable formula
• Long shelf life for easy storage
• Easily transferable between surfaces
• Easily cleaned wiped clean off metal and detergent and water soluble

Typical Applications
• Marking
• Engineering

Notes
• Use sparingly due to high pigment concentration 


Micrometer Engineers Marking Paste

Micrometer Engineers Marking Paste, Blue, Tin, 38g

Solent Lubricants

So-cool multi-metal plus is a semi-synthetic, biocide free, water-miscible cutting fluid with optimum wetting, cooling and flushing performance. Ideally developed for use in the machining of cast iron, steel and aluminium alloys it maintains good tool cleanliness thanks to the microemulsion generated and remains non irritating to skin even in high concentrations.

Ideal for turning, drilling, milling and grinding. It can reduce grinding burns, grinding wheel wear and misting. Its good washing effect and filtration ability keeps machines clean. 

Features and Benefits
• Cutting fluid with optimum wetting, cooling and flushing performance
• Reduces grinding burns and wheel wear
• Good washing ability and filtration for improved tool cleanliness
• Low foaming and misting
• Non-irritating formula, easy on skin even in high concentrations

Typical Applications
• Milling
• Grinding
• Turning 

Notes
• When used with critical aluminium alloys we suggest a compatibility test

So-Cool Multi-Metal Cutting Fluid 

So-Cool Multi-Metal Plus, Water Soluble Cutting Fluid, Drum, 20ltr

Micrometer Engineers Marking Paste, Blue, Tube, 32g

STD Tap & Drill, Tapping/Drilling Fluid, Tin, 5ltr

For sawing, tapping and drilling.  Can be used on yellow metals without the risk of staining. Foam aerosol rapidly penetrates and is able to cling to normally inaccessible areas and moving cutting edges. Extends tool life and metal removal rates. High anti weld features. Reduces heat and improves surface finish. Fast drying and low odour. A must for all metalworkers and service engineers.

STD Tapping & Drilling Non-Soluble Foam is ideal for sawing, tapping and drilling. It can easily be used on yellow metals without the risk of staining. The foam aerosol rapidly penetrates and is able to cling to normally inaccessible areas and moving cutting edges, extending tool life and metal removal rates with high anti-weld features. Reduces heat and improves surface finish. Fast drying and low odour. A must for all metal-workers and service engineers.

Features and Benefits
• High anti-weld features
• Extends tool life and metal removal rates
• Reduces heat and improves surface finish
• Non-soluble fast drying and low odour formula

Typical Applications
• Sawing
• Tapping
• Drilling

Notes
• Size: 400ml

STD Tapping & Drilling Non-Soluble Foam, 400ml

STD Tapping & Drilling, Tapping/Drillling Foam Lubricant, Aerosol, 400ml

Solent Maintenance

Solent Heavy Duty Anti-Rust Protection Spray is supplied in a large 500ml aerosol. It is a high performance corrosion inhibitor. The product is sprayed directly onto the surface to be protected. Clear in colour with a faint yellow trace to identify treated surfaces.  The film has self healing properties and is easily removed with solvent cleaners. The coating will resist moisture, acid and alkali fumes. The film does not contain Silicone or Halogens. Corrosion protection periods vary with environmental conditions. Typical interior protection in the UK in excess of 2 years. Product can be re-applied should conditions require it.

Solent Heavy Duty Anti-Rust Protection Spray is supplied in a large 500ml aerosol, and contains a high performance corrosion inhibitor. Sprayed directly onto the surface to be protected its clear colour with a faint yellow trace helps identify treated surfaces.  The film has self healing properties and is easily removed with solvent cleaners. The coating will resist moisture, acid and alkali fumes and does not contain Silicone or Halogens. Corrosion protection periods vary with environmental conditions. Typical interior protection in the UK in excess of 2 years. Product can be re-applied should conditions require it.

Features and Benefits
• High performance corrosion inhibition properties
• Film self heals for superior protection
• Easily removed with solvent cleaners
• Resistant to moisture, acid and alkali fumes
• Silicone and halogen free

Typical Applications
• Indoors
• Outdoors
• Metalwork

Warning
• Flammable - Aerosol


SP2-500B Heavy-Duty Anti-Rust Protection Spray, 500ml

SP2-500B, Rust Inhibitor, Aerosol, 500ml

Solent Lubricants Plus

Designed to effectively and simply remove tramp oil floating on the surface of cutting fluid. Prevents the 'Monday morning smell', extends coolant life and reduces the risk of dermatitis. Compact units fit to the side or above the tank. 240V. Supplied with plug.

Designed to effectively and simply remove tramp oil floating on the surface of cutting fluid. Prevents the 'Monday morning smell', extends coolant life and reduces the risk of dermatitis. Compact units fit to the side or above the tank. 240V. Supplied with a 2-pin European type plug. Product FT400 can be run continuously.

Features and Benefits
• Effectively remove tramp oil floating on the surface of cutting fluid
• Fits to the top or side of the tank
• Extends coolant life
• Reduces the risk of dermatitis

Specifications
• Overall length:
• FT300 =  440mm (from bottom of pulley)
• FT400 = 370mm (from bottom of pulley)
• Maximum insertion depth: 150mm
• Case dimension (L x W x D): 
• FT300 = 80 x 80 x 50mm
• FT400 = 78 x 75 x 55mm
• Belt width: 
• FT300 = 30mm
• FT400 = 40mm
• Electrical Supply:
• FT300 = 240V (plug not included)
• FT400 = 24V supplied with 230V transformer
• Fitting:
• FT300 = Angle Bracket on top of the case has two screw holes for mounting to the side of the tank
• FT400 = Aluminium Channel on top of the case allow you to suspend the unit above the tank

Typical Applications
• Machining 
• Corrosion protection
• Drilling
• Tapping

Notes
• Supplier recommends sourcing a kettle lead for UK compatibility

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