At Master Fluid Solutions, we pride ourselves on being the premier Coolant Management Company in the industry, providing a comprehensive service that supports over 20,000 customers worldwide, including OEMs and their supply tiers across North and South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Our commitment to integrity, innovation, expertise, technology, and environmental awareness sets us apart, ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our customers. As leaders in coolant management, we specialize in research and development services for the selection, control, and recycling of metalworking cutting and grinding fluids. The main ways our coolant management service supports you:
Fluid selection
Managing fluid for best results
Recycling and disposal of fluids
At Master Fluid Solutions, we support you in selecting a fluid tailored to your plant’s requirements. As a Coolant Management Company, Master Fluid Solutions provides innovative coolants to meet the needs of evolving materials and processes while driving operational cost savings. Our team is there to assess the best fluid for your operation.
Key considerations we make when suggesting a fluid:
1. Types of Metal: All types of metal are machined and worked in plants across various industries, from expensive alloys in the aerospace and automotive industries to the stainless steel used in the medical industry. Each metal has different requirements when it comes to metalworking fluids which can often be a little confusing. We’re here to help you find the right fluids for your specific metal.
2. Metalworking Operation: A coolant with more lubricity is preferable in specific operations, such as low-speed activities like broaching or using a large-diameter tap. Conversely, a coolant offering enhanced cooling properties is more suitable for the high-speed turning of hardened steel parts. Since coolant interacts with every cutting tool, finding the best CNC coolant for your shop is vital.
3. Wide Material Compatibility: We can support you in finding fluids compatible with most metals and composites to reduce costs, minimize rework, and simplify fluid management while avoiding fluids that stain or compromise finish quality.
4. Maximum Lubricity and Cooling: Modern fluids, like our TRIM® cutting fluids, provide both lubrication and cooling without trade-offs, extending tool life and improving finishes across various materials.
5. Tramp Oil and Bacteria Resistance: Machining metal generates fine chips and dust, which can combine with tramp oil to create sludge that fosters bacteria. We offer antimicrobial fluids that resist tramp oil.
For more advice on selecting the right fluid for your plant, speak to one of our coolant management experts today
Effective fluid management can prevent corrosion, bad odor, and sludge build-up and keep machines running optimally. As a Coolant Management Company, Master Fluid Solutions offers comprehensive support, visiting your plant to assess whether every element of your fluid system is functioning adequately, helping you maximize fluid efficiency and extend system longevity, to get the most out of every drop of metalworking fluid.
Here’s what to expect from a Master Fluid Solutions site visit:
1. Plant Survey: A site visit begins with a thorough tour of your facility. During the site visit, a Master Fluid Solutions expert will take a comprehensive look at your machines and the materials you work with, study the floor and storage layout, observe and speak with operators and management, and assess current coolant management systems.
2. Coolant Concentration Checks: Our experts will measure the coolant concentration of each sump to determine how much fluid is being used. High coolant concentrations may be by accident or design, so the MFS representative will examine the current product your site is using, determine an appropriate concentration, and then provide proper recommendations for improvements.
3. Fluid and Tool Life Review: The Master Fluid Solutions expert will assess how often the fluids and sumps are cleaned, your budget, and whether your operation would benefit from fluid management equipment, such as a recycling system.
4. Product Trial: For visits where one of our experts recommends upgrading to a Master Fluid Solutions product, the plant survey will include recommendations for a proper product trial with sump cleaning procedures and data collection. In the following weeks and months, our team will check in to see how the new coolant is performing, obtain samples for lab analysis, and continue providing training on better fluid management procedures to improve your operation’s efficiency.
5. Online Support: Not only does Master Fluid Solutions have a technical support line to answer any of your pressing questions, we also have a plethora of online reading materials, from technical bulletins and case studies, to our handy Metalworking Fluid Guide, meaning our support never stops!
To arrange a site visit from Master Fluid Solutions for a thorough review of your fluid management, get in touch here.
As pioneers in coolant recycling, Master Fluid Solutions has been at the forefront of the metalworking fluid recycling movement since the late 1960s. It was then that our XYBEX® Fluid Recycling Equipment was first developed, and we are still delivering innovative solutions for fluid recycling to this day. As a Coolant Management Company, beyond selling equipment, we empower customers with tools and training to optimize their fluid recycling programs.
If you are looking to get more out of every drop of metalworking fluid, here’s what you should keep in mind:
1. Purpose of Metalworking Fluid Recycling: Unlike traditional recycling, the goal is not to repurpose a spent material but to prevent metalworking fluid from losing its functional value. Effective management and recycling can extend the lifespan of fluids and washing compounds substantially.
2. Foundations of MWF Recycling: At Master Fluid Solutions, we believe that fluid recycling relies on three pillars: using a stable fluid, implementing a robust fluid management plan, and maintaining a well-designed recycling system. It is more than just processing "bad" fluid—it’s about proactive system design and upkeep.
3. Types of Recycling Systems: We advise customers on maintaining three main types of recycling system: centralized systems dedicated to one machine, batch recycling systems that process fluid transported to and from machines, and hybrid systems combining both methods. These systems vary in scope but share core functional components.
4. Key System Components: We offer many essential components in our XYBEX line including a cleaning system for tanks and solids removal, dirty/feed tanks for initial fluid holding, tramp oil and micro fine removal devices, clean tanks for adjusted fluids, and pumps or mechanisms to return recycled fluid to machines.
5. Water and Mixing Considerations: High-quality water is crucial for maintaining metalworking fluid effectiveness, and proper mixing ensures correct concentrations and emulsions. Attention to these details supports overall system performance and fluid longevity.
To arrange a site visit from Master Fluid Solutions for a thorough review of your fluid recycling system, get in touch here.