Press Releases

New Compatible Coolant Platform for the Tube & Pipe Industry

November 4, 2014 at 10:22 AM EST

Quaker Chemical introduces the QUAKERCOOL® 700 Series

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR), the only dedicated chemical specialty supplier to the Tube and Pipe industry will spotlight its innovative modularly designed mineral oil –free metalworking fluids from the QUAKERCOOL^® 700 series at FABTECH 2014. This new platform addresses the demand for a single product technology to be utilized for multiple operations and substrates. Designed with the "front-to-back" compatibility in mind, the product series integrates well with upstream chemistries and downstream protective coatings.

The high performance coolant series portfolio includes QUAKERCOOL^® SUPER HYDRO 720, QUAKERCOOL^® 730 TP, and QUAKERCOOL^® 750 TP which target the hydrotesting, roll forming process and thread cutting operations. Depending on the process needs, each product demonstrates its flexibility to be used for one or all the targeted applications. Benefits include lubrication, short term corrosion protection, clean rinsing, and a wide water quality tolerance. These synthetic oil-free microemulsions effectively resist microbiological growth and contain no chlorinated compounds, formaldehyde release agents, boron, monoethanolamine, nor secondary amines.

The QUAKERCOOL^® 700 series expands the "front-to-back" portfolio of processing fluids and coatings offered for seamless and welded tube and pipe manufacturing processes. On the front end, Quaker provides fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, hot forming and rolling lubricants, and metalworking fluids for roll forming, cutting, and hydrotesting. At the back end, Quaker provides a wide range of temporary corrosion preventives and transport coatings, including high solids solvent-based coatings, fast-drying, low-VOC, water-based coatings and UV coatings. Combined with Quaker's process expertise, the comprehensive "front-to-back" solutions can bring opportunities to lower the total cost of ownership during manufacturing of tubular products.

Quaker will exhibiting at Booth C533 in the Tube/Pipe/Wire Pavilion at FABTECH 2014 which takes place at the Georgia World Congress in Atlanta, GA from November 11^th to 13^th. Visit quakerchem.com for additional information and the full product line offerings for tube & pipe applications.

About Quaker Chemical Corporation:

Quaker Chemical is a leading global provider of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries, including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, cans, and others. For nearly 100 years, Quaker has helped customers around the world achieve production efficiency, improve product quality, and lower costs through a combination of innovative technology, process knowledge, and customized services. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania USA, Quaker serves businesses worldwide with a network of dedicated and experienced professionals whose mission is to make a difference. Visit quakerchem.com to learn more.