Millplex FMG-2 US from Kluber Lubrication North America is a synthetic grease designed to lubricate machine rolling bearings in food and pharmaceutical plants. Recently awarded NSF H1 registration, the grease is based on a calcium sulfonate complex thickener system. Providing excellent wear and corrosion protection, as well as load-carrying properties, it is ideal for use in manufacturing grain, meal and pellet animal feeds, the company said. It can be used in standard commercial grease equipment, and comes in 400-gram cartridges, 50-kilo kegs and a 180-kilo drums. Web: www.kluber.com

Tough Tapping Fluid

Designed for steel, titanium and stainless steel, ITW Rocol North Americas Rustlick RTD is a viscous tapping fluid that reduces the friction in demanding reaming, tapping and drilling operations. It is formulated with EP additives that fortify water-based coolants, to help prolong tool life and help manufacturers cut down on coolant maintenance and disposal costs. Available in 12-oz. squeeze bottles and 1, 5, or 55-gallon containers, its water solubility makes it easy to clean off work pieces with minimum soap and water. Web: www.rocol-northamerica.com

New Metalworking Amine

Corrguard EXT from Angus Chemical is a new multifunctional primary amine for the metalworking industry, based on patent-pending primary amino alcohol chemistry. The product offers greater neutralization, improved pH development, and the advantage of forming emulsifiable salts with long-chain fatty acids such as tall oil, says the companys Nanette Hermsen. It enhances the performance of many biocides and has shown good synergy with benzisothiazolinone (BIT), a biocide that does not contain or release formaldehyde. Used with BIT, Corrguard EXT helps control bacteria and fungi for longer periods, improves ferrous metal corrosion control and pH stability, and can provide longer overall fluid life maintenance. Web: www.angus.com

Greases Do Heavy Lifting

Bel-Rays Molylube 87M EP Grease 680-1 and 87M EP Grease 1000-1 both have received approval from Komatsu Ltd. for use in its PC Series hydraulic excavators and shovels. These machines are used in the most demanding mining, quarrying, construction, cement and other heavy industries. Bel-Rays all-weather aluminum complex multipurpose grease products protect critical components such as pins, bushings and slew bearings against friction and wear, and have exceptional thermal and mechanical stability, the company said. Its formulation also promote cost savings by extending lubrication cycles that reduce labor and equipment downtime. Web: www. belray.com

Oxpet Combats Rust

Chemtura has unveiled Oxpet 1531-20 and Oxpet WH-6, two grades of oxidized petrolatum recommended for use as a rust preventive. These first-intent petrolatums are designed for formulation into industrial lubricating oils, greases, hydraulic fluids, slushing oils and other protective compounds where a high level of rust protection is needed. Nominal doses of the non-staining compounds range from 0.1 to 5.0 wt. percent of the finished lubricant, and they are compatible with most mineral base oils, white oils and synthetic base stocks. Web: www.chemtura.com

Grace Under Pressure

Operators with hydraulic systems using vane, gear and piston pumps in the metal processing, die-casting and mining industries can now turn to Dow Chemicals Ucon Advanta Hydrolube brand concentrate, a biodegradable water-glycol hydraulic fluid. Based on optimized polymer chemistry and a high-performing additive package, the concentrate reduces pump wear, extends the life of the fluid, and does not sludge. It helps prevent corrosion on steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper and brass, and is compatible with zinc. It further meets the requirements for FM approval (6930 standard, January 2002), and provides improved fire resistance while protecting equipment under high temperature and high pressure conditions. Web: www.ucon.com

Food-processing Grease

ExxonMobils Mobil SHC Polyrex 462 is a high-performance, NLGI 2-grade synthetic grease for general industrial and food-processing machinery. With a polymer formulation, the grease extends bearing life, protects critical components of steam dryers, and has a load-carrying capability with an enhanced film thickness to protect metal surfaces from wear-related failures. It is designed to provide long-lasting protection for equipment that operates in extreme conditions, including temperatures as high as 320 F, and is engineered to promote food-safe processing, increase productivity and reduce maintenance costs. Web: www.mobilindustrial.com

Freeze Out Rust

Penetrate layers of rust with Henkels new Loctite Freeze & Release, a low viscosity, spray-on lubricant. It instantly freezes seized and rusted parts to -45 F, causing hairline cracks to form in the rust layer as the metal contracts. These cracks allow the lubricating oil to penetrate by capillary action into the rust layer. After one to two minutes, the assembly then can be dismantled. Eliminating the need for cutting torches and die grinders, the product is available in a 400-ml. aerosol can. Web: www.henkelna.com