Hercules® Dark Cutting Oil

Hercules® Dark Thread Cutting Oil is formulated with activated sulfur to wet, lubricate and cool dies during the threading process. Designed for use with high-RPM machine operations for threading steel and brass pipe. The oil provides protection, helping to make sharp, clean threads, while extending the life of the machinery. Plumbers have come to trust the Hercules offering to provide the highest quality of plumbing products.

UPC: 032628402157
Part #: 40215

Available in 5 variations

Key Features & Benefits

Cutting oil for use with high-RPM thread cutting machines
Use for threading steel and brass pipe
Special mixture of sulfonated and chlorinated oils provides high film strength
Keeps machines running cooler and extends the life of your dies
Protection from oil helps make sharp clean threads
Anti-mist and non-staining formula is not affected by weather
No offensive odors
Anti-mist and non-staining formula is not affected by weather
For warranty product details, refer to the Oatey limited Warranty document

Specifications

Size:	1 Qt.
Weight:	2.1 lb.
Color:	Dark
Brand:	Hercules
Application:	High Speed
Product Type:	Dark 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.