TROUBLESHOOTING WATER SOLUBLE CUTTING OIL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS PROBLEM
FOAM
SMOKE
MIXING INSTABILITY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
1 2 3 4 5
Too high concentration Too low fluid level in tank Water too soft Pump sucking air Contamination by cleaner
1 2 3 4 5
Top up at lower concentration of fluid Fill up with more fluid Harden water with Calcium acetate (MWS ADDITIVE AF 201) Prevent air entry Add anti-foam (MWS ADDITIVE AF 2220)
1 2 3
Too high tramp oil contamination Too high concentration Non stable emulsion
1 2 3
Skimmer to remove oil contamination from leakage Top up with lower concentrated fluid Correct mixing – first water, then add concentrate
1 2 3 4
Incorrect mixing Water too hard Biological contamination Temperature
1 2
First water, then add concentrate Select adapted product, mix with demineralized water Check concentration and pH, add biocide Optimum work environment 18—35 °C
1 2 3
Too low concentration Too low pH Too hard water
1
CORROSION
3 4
2 3
SKIN & RESPIRATORY ISSUES
1 2 3 4 5 6
Too high concentration Too high pH Biological contamination Irritation by fines (metal chips) Contaminated towel Allergy
©2020 Quaker Houghton. All rights reserved.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Top up with higher concentrated fluid Use anti-corrosive MWS ADDITIVE AC 3205 / 3206 / 3207 Add biocide, increase concentration Restore alcaline reserve MWS ADDITIVE PH 795 / 4000 Select adapted product, mix with demineralized water
Top up with lower concentrated fluid Check if contaminated from cleaner Check concentration, add biocide Check filters Wear Personal Protective Equipment when requested Single use towels Identify allergen with Doctor support
quakerhoughton.com | info@quakerhoughton.com