Zeal Zemet soluble cutting oil is a high-performance metalworking fluid designed to provide effective lubrication and cooling during machining operations. It reduces friction between the cutting tool and workpiece, improving surface finish and tool life. The formulation offers good thermal stability, heat dissipation, and anti-wear properties. It also provides corrosion protection for both tools and machined parts. Suitable for various metals and processes, it ensures consistent and efficient machining performance.
Product Description & Specifications
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Outstanding lubricating property.
- Excellent rust and corrosion protection.
- Excellent emulsion stability.
- Excellent cooling of tools and worked components.
- Avoids objectionable odors due to the presence of bactericides in the formulation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Zeal zemet soluble cutting oil is water soluble cutting oil suitable for use in all type of cutting and grinding operations for both ferrous & non-ferrous components, with following recommended dilution ratios.
- 3 – 5% for general metal working.
- 2.5 – 4% for grinding.
- 5 – 10% for heavy duty cutting.
- 5 -6% for use as a fire-resistant hydraulic fluid.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Zeal Zemet | Test Method | Units | Water soluble cutting oil |
| colour | ASTM D 1500 | — | 4.0 |
| appearance | visual | — | Brown &clear |
| Specific gravity@ 60/600F | ASTM D 4052 | Gm/cc | 0.872 |
| Viscosity @ 40 0C | ASTM D 445 | cSt | 40.6 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D 97 | °C | -12 |
| Flash Point (COC) | ASTM D 92 | °C | 185 |
| Total Base Number | ASTM D 2896 | mg KOH/g | 11.4 |
| pH Value (1% solution in distilled H2O) | E70 | — | 9.0max |
| Emulsion stability,24 hours | ASTM D 3707 | — | — |
| I. 5% in distilled water | Slight ring – no oil trace | ||
| II. 5% in 340 ppm | 2 ml cream – no oil trace |
These characteristics are typical of current product methods whilst future production will confirm to Zeal lubricants specifications,
variations in these physical characteristics may occur.




