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Castrol Performance Bio™ NC Lite (previously called Performance Biolubes™ Nucut Lite) is a chlorine free, multi-metal compatible, high performance neat cutting oil, which is based on plant oil and synthetic hydrocarbon technology. Customer feedback* has highlighted low misting characteristics, robust oxidation stability and excellent cooling properties, which can help increase productivity.
Unit of Measure

Package Type

 N/A Drum

Appearance

 N/A Light Yellow Liquid

Specific Gravity

 N/A 0.8 to 1.0

Viscosity at 40 Degree Celsius (ºC)

N/A 22 to 27 cSt

Flash Point

 N/A 210 to 220 ºC

Copper Corrosion in 3 Hours at 100 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature

 N/A 1B

Applications

 N/A Performance Bio NC Lite is designed for gear manufacturing and general cutting operations of ferrous and nonferrous metals.

Suggested Core Applications
  • Drilling: Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, Yellow metals
  • Broaching: Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, Yellow metals
  • Gear Manufacturing: Cast iron, Low-medium alloyed steel, Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, Yellow metals
  • General Machining: Cast iron, Low-medium alloyed steel, Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, Yellow metals 
Possible Applications (Consult a Castrol representative before use)
  • Honing/Superfinishing: Cast iron, Low-medium alloyed steel, High alloyed steel, Nickel-chromium alloys, Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, Yellow metals
  • Grinding: Cast iron, Low-medium alloyed steel, High alloyed steel, Nickel-chromium alloys, Titanium alloys, Aluminum alloys, Yellow metals
  • Drilling: Cast iron, Low-medium alloyed steel
  • Broaching: Cast iron, Low-medium alloyed steel

Features and Benefits

 N/A
  • Customers have commented* favorably on the low misting and smoking characteristics. This helps to reduce oil consumption.
  • High oxidation stability increases product lifetime and reduce oil consumption
  • Plant oil based technology shows better cooling properties than traditional mineral oils. This characteristic could help support productivity increases
  • Our chlorine free formulation can help reduce disposal costs
  • Low odor and light colour help to improve the working environment
  • Multi-metal compatibility provides opportunity for product consolidation

Storage and Handling

 N/A To avoid product deterioration, keep the container/drum tightly sealed always. Prevent any frost and water ingress. Store it in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. It is preferable to store the product indoors always. For more details, please refer the product safety data sheet.