Cutting Oil

Oatey and Hercules cutting oils contain activated anti-wear additives that assure quick, accurate and high-quality cuts for all types of metal with minimum tool wear. Our cutting oils provide excellent lubrication for cutting sharp threads, and they contain no nitrosamine-forming compounds or chlorine additives.

Whether you’re working with steel, aluminum or other metals, our cutting oils ensure optimal performance and longevity of your cutting tools. These oils are specially formulated to reduce friction and heat buildup, enhancing the precision of each cut. With Oatey and Hercules cutting oils, professionals can rely on consistent results, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency in any metalworking project.

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.

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