Bandsaw Lubrication & Cutting Oils
We offer a range of biodegradable Bandsaw Oils designed for use with bandsaws when cutting timber. Available as either a Neat solution or Water soluble
Neat Biodegradable Bandsaw Oil
Safer for the Business & Better for the environment.
Available in 5, 20, 205 and 1000 litre quantities, delivered to your door.
Description
EPS Biodegrable Bandsaw Oil is mineral oil free lubricant designed for use with bandsaws when cutting timber. This oil has been developed using selected additives and vegetable oil to provide a highly effective lubrication with minimum impact on the environment and operators
Benefits
- This neat bio oil contains no harmful acids, CFC’s or solvents
- Suitable for use as a spray or gravity fed application
- With a flashpoint 3 times higher than diesel fuel, increasing the protection of your business.
- Prolongs blade life and eliminates build up with good corrosion protection
- No on-site preparation required
Soluble Biodegradable Bandsaw Oil
Safer for the Business, Better for the environment, Cheaper than Diesel.
Available in 5, 25, 205 and 1000 litre quantities.
With a mix rate of 20:1, a 5 litre container will provide a 100 litres of usable lubrication fluid
Mixed with water on site and monitored by the use of a refractometer
Description
EPS Biodegrable Soluble Bandsaw Oil is a concentrated vegetable oil (with no mineral oil content) designed to be mixed with water when used to lubricate bandsaws for cutting timber. It is biodegradable and non toxic. This oil has been developed using selected additives and vegetable oil to provide a highly effective lubrication with minimum impact on the environment and operators
Benefits
- This soluble bio oil contains no harmful acids, CFC’s or solvents
- Flexible mix rates allows you to reflect your own cutting requirements, for example reducing to a 10:1 mix ratio for hardwood
- The fluid remains stable once mixed with water
- Suitable for use as a spray or gravity fed application
- With a flashpoint 3 times higher than diesel fuel, increasing the protection of your business.
- Prolongs blade life and eliminates build up with good corrosion protection
For more information, please contact your local service centre.
Safety Data Sheets
Soluble Bio Oil
Neat Bio Oil
Mineral Cutting Oil M6
Mineral Cutting Oil M5
Further Reading:
Why is the flashpoint important?
The flashpoint of any liquid is the lowest temperature at which it will produce sufficient vapor to produce a flammable mixture in the air. The lower the flashpoint temperature, the easier it is to ignite the air if an ignition source is present. The higher the flashpoint, the safer the material is to handle.
According to the Material Safety Data Sheet published by ConocoPhillips, the flashpoint of diesel fuel is from 52 degrees Celsius. The flashpoint for both neat and soluble bandsaw oil is greater than 160 degrees Celsius
The diesel fuel does not need a spark to ignite, just compression. As the air compresses, it begins to heat up and reaches a temperature that will just ignite the fuel.
What is a Refractometer?
A refractometer is a tool that can determine the concentration of a particular substance in a liquid solution. By measuring how much refraction a solution causes, you can learn about its density, which in turn will tell you how much of a substance is dissolved in solution. The most common refractometers are handheld, analogue instruments and cost from around £20.
