Metalworking lubricants play a critical role in machining, sawing, drilling, milling, turning, cutting and forming operations. The right fluid not only improves part quality but also extends tool life, reduces operating costs and maximizes overall equipment productivity.
Montfort International offers a complete range of cutting fluids, neat oils, soluble oils, machining lubricants and specialty products designed for demanding materials such as aluminum, magnesium, steel, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, cast iron and non-ferrous metals.
Our product offering supports both general manufacturing applications and specialized industries such as aeronautics, aluminum processing, difficult-to-machine materials, high-volume production environments and operations with stringent environmental, health and safety requirements.
MECAGREEN AERO products, including MECAGREEN 550 AERO, were specifically developed for machining aerospace materials such as high-performance aluminum alloys and other difficult-to-machine materials. Featuring a renewable ester lubricating phase, MECAGREEN 550 combines exceptional lubricity and wettability for the machining and grinding of low-ductility materials. As a result, it is often a preferred choice for manufacturing engine and turbine components.
Our technical team works closely with manufacturers to select the most suitable lubricant based on materials, equipment, production rates and performance objectives.
Today's manufacturers are looking for solutions that improve productivity, employee safety and environmental performance at the same time. CONDAT refers to this approach as "Responsible Performance", combining industrial efficiency with reduced consumption and greater respect for people and the environment.
For this reason, an increasing portion of our product offering is based on renewable raw materials, bio-based technologies and formulations designed to reduce operator exposure to certain substances of concern while maintaining high performance levels.
Selecting a lubricant involves much more than replacing one product with another. Our specialists work directly with manufacturers to analyze applications, select the right products, optimize concentrations, adjust lubrication parameters and monitor performance in production.
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is now recognized as one of the most efficient and cost-effective lubrication methods for sawing, machining, drilling, milling, turning, cutting and metal formingoperations. Unlike conventional flood-coolant systems that rely on large volumes of cutting fluids, MQL technology applies only the amount of lubricant required directly at the interface between the tool and the workpiece.
This approach significantly reduces fluid consumption while improving machining performance, part quality and overall working conditions.
Using high-precision micro-pumps, UNIST systems apply only a few millilitres of lubricant where conventional systems often consume several litres of coolant. This substantial reduction lowers purchasing, handling, maintenance and disposal costs associated with metalworking fluids.
MQL technology helps keep machines, floors and workstations significantly cleaner. Reducing the volume of fluid in circulation also eliminates many issues commonly associated with conventional soluble oils, including odours caused by bacterial growth and fluid degradation. Floors remain less slippery, fall hazards are reduced and the overall work environment becomes more comfortable for operators.
By applying lubricant directly to the cutting zone, UNIST systems reduce friction and minimize heat generation. Depending on the application, many users experience significant improvements in the life of cutting tools, drills, end mills, taps and saw blades while achieving better surface finishes and cut quality.
Unlike traditional flood-coolant systems, chips remain virtually dry after machining. They are easier to collect, handle and recycle. Finished parts are also less oily and often require less cleaning before proceeding to the next manufacturing stage.
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This demonstration shows the conversion of a HYD-MECH saw from a conventional high-volume coolant system to a UNIST MQL solution. The cutting operation remains the same, but fluid consumption, shop cleanliness and waste management are significantly improved.
Recognized worldwide, UNIST systems are available for a wide range of industrial applications, including CNC machining centres, drilling, milling, tapping, band saws, circular saws, industrial sawing operations and numerous metal forming and fabrication processes.
To achieve optimal results, UNIST systems are typically paired with COOLUBE lubricants. Specifically developed for Minimum Quantity Lubrication applications, COOLUBE productsare formulated using renewable and biodegradable vegetable oils that provide outstanding lubricating performance.
Unlike conventional fluids, COOLUBE adheres effectively to tool surfaces to create a highly efficient friction-reducing barrier. This technology helps lower cutting temperatures, improve surface finishes and extend tool life. Studies have shown friction reductions of up to 50% compared with many traditional mineral oils.
COOLUBE lubricants are also valued for their environmental and operator-friendly characteristics:
UNIST MQL systems and COOLUBE lubricants perfectly illustrate our commitment to responsible performance. By dramatically reducing fluid consumption, treatment requirements, maintenance costs and environmental waste, these solutions help manufacturers improve productivity, lower operating costs and support their environmental objectives at the same time.
Beyond machining and cutting operations, the performance of a manufacturing facility also depends on the reliability and proper operation of its equipment. Montfort International offers a selection of maintenance oils, slideway oils and multi-purpose lubricants designed to meet the day-to-day needs of fabrication shops, machining centres and industrial equipment.
Our specialists can help you select the products best suited to your production environment, operational requirements and performance objectives.
Proper lubrication helps reduce premature wear, improve equipment reliability and extend the service life of critical components, ultimately lowering maintenance costs and unplanned downtime.
Like the rest of our industrial lubrication offering, our maintenance solutions support an approach focused on improving equipment performance, extending component life and reducing operating costs. Better lubrication means less wear, fewer replacements and more efficient use of industrial resources. By helping equipment operate under optimal conditions, these solutions contribute to greater reliability, improved productivity and a more sustainable maintenance strategy.
Lubricants and cutting fluids play a critical role in machining, sawing and metalworking operations. However, even the best products gradually lose effectiveness when contaminated by metal particles, tramp oils, sludge, bacteria and other contaminants commonly found in production environments. An effective fluid filtration and maintenance strategy not only extends fluid life but also improves part quality, reduces tool wear and lowers the costs associated with premature fluid replacement.
Over time, contaminants present in cutting fluids and lubricants can directly impact equipment performance and production efficiency. Proper filtration helps:
Montfort offers a variety of solutions designed to maintain the quality of coolants, machining oils and industrial fluids used daily in manufacturing environments.
By removing metal particles, sludge and other contaminants directly at the source, these systems help keep fluids cleaner, more efficient and longer lasting while reducing the frequency of complete fluid replacement.
Ferrous particles generated during machining, grinding, cutting and metalworking operations are among the most problematic contaminants found in industrial fluids.
Eclipse Magnetics filtration systems efficiently capture these metallic particles directly from cutting fluids, grinding oils and industrial lubricants. This technology helps extend fluid life, reduce equipment wear and improve machined surface quality.Magnetic filtration systems are particularly effective at removing extremely fine ferrous contaminants while reducing dependence on traditional filter media.
Regular maintenance of fluid tanks and reservoirs is an important component of an effective lubrication strategy.
Specialized industrial sump cleaning systems allow operators to quickly remove sludge, chips, contaminants and accumulated residues from machine tool reservoirs and coolant systems. These maintenance procedures help keep fluids cleaner, reduce contamination issues and extend lubricant life.
Oil mist generated by machining and cutting operations can significantly affect air quality within manufacturing facilities. When not properly captured, these airborne contaminants can accumulate on machinery, work surfaces and floors, creating a less safe and more difficult-to-maintain environment.
Micronfilter oil mist collection and filtration systems help improve air quality, reduce contaminant buildup and create a healthier work environment for operators. These systems help protect workers from respiratory risks and other health concerns associated with prolonged exposure to airborne contaminants. They also contribute to safer facilities by reducing slippery surfaces, airborne particles and maintenance requirements throughout the plant.
Filtration systems are not limited to machining operations. They also play an important role in many industrial finishing processes. In this example, a LESTHER vibratory finishing machine uses an integrated filtration system to maintain process fluid quality, promote consistent finishing results and extend consumable life.
Filtering industrial fluids is about more than protecting equipment. It is also an effective way to reduce waste, extend lubricant life, improve worker health and reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
By combining lubrication, minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) and filtration technologies, manufacturers can simultaneously improve productivity, reduce operating costs and support their sustainability objectives. This approach aligns perfectly with our vision of Responsible Performance.
