Hercules® Clear Cutting Oil

Hercules® Clear Thread Cutting Oil is compounded for cutting clean, unbroken threads when using manual or low-RPM threading machine operations. For use on small sizes of steel or brass pipe. Low torque means less work, less heat generated and a longer life for tools. Plumbers have come to trust the Hercules offering to provide the highest quality of plumbing products.

Available in 4 variations

Key Features & Benefits

Cutting oil provides lubrication for clean, sharp threads
Use with hand tools and low-RPM pipe threading machines
Free of nitrosamine-forming compounds and chlorine additives
Designed for use on small sizes of steel or brass pipe
Can also be used for hacksawing and light drilling
Formulated for better heat dissipation when cutting
Long-lasting formula with less residue backup
Free of halogens, PCBs and heavy metals

Specifications

Color:	Clear
Brand:	Hercules
Application:	Low Speed
Product Type:	Clear Cutting Oil
California VOC Compliant:	Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between light and dark cutting oils?

Clear cutting oil is a blend of high quality mineral oils with sulfur base, and is used during manual or low rpm threading on small sizes of steel or brass piping. Clear cutting oil will not stain copper or brass materials either. Dark cutting oil is a blend of high quality mineral oils with sulfur-lard base, and is used when using high speed threading machines on all sizes of pipe.

What is the weight of Hercules Lube Oil?

Weight = 20 or ISO 68 viscosity oil.

What are the uses for Hercules Lube Oil?

This product is intended for general lubrication and is safe to use on most circulating pumps as well as bushings, bearings, linkages and sliding parts. This product should not be used on light electric motors.