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Castrol® Alusol® SL 51 XBB is a high performance soluble 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 51 XBB is suitable for large central systems and single sump machines.
Unit of Measure

Package Type

 N/A Drum

Concentrate Appearance

 N/A Amber Liquid

Dilution Appearance

 N/A Milky

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

 N/A 0.94 to 0.96

Potential of Hydrogen (pH) at 20:1 Ratio

 N/A 9.2 to 9.8 pH

BRIX Factor

 N/A 1.0

Applications

 N/A Alusol SL 51 XBB is especially designed for machining of aluminum alloys. The product can also be used for machining of ferrous alloys.

Suggested Applications
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, aluminum alloys, yellow metals
Milling, Turning: Cast iron, yellow metals
Drilling: Cast iron, high-alloyed stainless steel, yellow metals
Reaming, Tapping: Cast iron, high-alloyed stainless steel, yellow metals
Broaching: Cast iron, yellow metals

Broaching

 N/A 8 to 10 %

Drilling

 N/A 7 to 9 %

General Machining

 N/A 6 to 8 %

Grinding

 N/A 6 to 7 %

Reaming

 N/A 8 to 10 %

Tapping

 N/A 8 to 10 %

Water Range

 N/A CaCO3: 100-800 ppm

Features and Benefits

 N/A
  • Boron free to meet boron free waste requirements
  • Chlorine, formaldehyde releasing agent and nitrite free which may help you to fulfill aspects of legislative requirements and waste treatment requirements that specify that these chemicals are excluded
  • Extended fluid life can help reduce maintenance and machine downtime
  • Low foam in recommended water conditions (see details below)
  • Lubrication package designed to try to help to enhance tool life and improve surface finish on aluminium machining
  • Good wetting properties can help reduce coolant drag out and help deliver cleaner machine tools and components
  • Suitable for a wide range of materials and applications provides opportunity for product consolidation
  • Contains EP-Ester additives and amines

Storage and Handling

 N/A To avoid product deterioration always keep the container/drum tightly sealed. For optimum product stability, store between 5°C/41°F and45°C/113°F in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Prevent exposure to frost and avoid water ingress. It is preferable to store theproduct indoors.For more details, please refer the product safety data sheet.