Lenox Band-Ade is a medium duty, semi-synthetic water soluble coolant that provides excellent coolant stability, but less lubricity than a Soluble Oil. Good for Cold Sawing & Band Sawing. Intended for flood coolant systems only. Recommend mix rate 10:1 for mild steel, 5:1 for S.S. and other difficult to cut applications. Mixes to a transparent light orange/brown color.
(Note: 10:1 refers to 10 parts water to 1 part coolant.)
Advantages of a Semi-Synthetic:
• Lower Cost than a Soluble Oil
• Good Lubricity in Mild Steel and Non-Ferrous
• Excellent Stability - Long Sump Life, Little Bacterial Problems
Disadvantages:
• Less Blade Life than a Soluble Oil
• Fair Lubricity in Stainless Steels and Other Difficult to Machine Metals
♦ Lenox Band-Ade Product Information Sheet and MSDS