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Castrol® Alusol® SL 61 XBB is a high performance semi-synthetic metalworking fluid which is boron, formaldehyde releasing agent and chlorine-free. It contains an additive package that may help to enhance machining performance and surface finish. It also provides excellent product stability which helps to lower the overall operational costs. Alusol SL 61 XBB is suitable for large central systems and single sump machines.
Unit of Measure

Package Type

 N/A Tote

Concentrate Appearance

 N/A Clear to Amber Liquid

Specific Gravity at 60 Degree Fahrenheit (ºF) (15.6 Degree Celsius (ºC)) Temperature

 N/A 0.94 to 0.97

Potential of Hydrogen (pH) at 20:1 Ratio

 N/A 8.8 to 9.5 pH

BRIX Factor

 N/A 1.0

Applications

 N/A Alusol SL 61 XBB is designed for the machining of aluminium alloys. The product can also be used for the machining of ferrous alloys.

Suggested Applications
Grinding: Aluminum alloys
Milling, Turning: Low-medium alloyed steel, high-alloyed stainless steel, aluminum alloys
Drilling: Low-medium alloyed steel, aluminum alloys
Reaming, Tapping: Low-medium alloyed steel, aluminum alloys
Broaching: Aluminum alloys

Possible Applications*
Grinding: Low-medium alloyed steel, high-alloyed stainless steel
Milling, Turning: Cast iron, yellow metals
Drilling: Cast iron, hihg-alloyed stainless steels, yellow metals
Reaming, Tapping: Cast iron, yellow metals
Broaching: Cast iron, low-medium alloyed steel, yellow metals

Broaching

 N/A 6 to 10 %

Drilling

 N/A 6 to 10 %

General Machining

 N/A 6 to 8 %

Grinding

 N/A 6 to 7 %

Reaming

 N/A 6 to 10 %

Tapping

 N/A 6 to 10 %

Water Range

 N/A CaCO3: 100-600 ppm

Features and Benefits

 N/A
  • Extended fluid life can help to reduce maintenance and downtime
  • Low foam in recommended water conditions (see details below)
  • Lubrication package designed to try to help enhance tool life and improve surface finish on aluminium machining
  • Good wetting properties can help to reduce coolant drag out and help deliver cleaner machine tools and components
  • Boron free to meet boron free waste requirements where applicable
  • Chlorine, formaldehyde releasing agent and nitrite free which assists in complying with aspects of legislative requirements and waste treatment requirements where applicable
  • Contains EP-Ester additives and amines

Storage and Handling

 N/A To avoid product deterioration always keep the container/drum tightly sealed. Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Prevent exposure to frost and avoid water ingress. For optimum product stability, it is preferable to store the product indoors between 5°C and 45 °C / 41°F and 113°F.