Quenching Oil Type A

Description

1. Product Overview
Quenching Oil Type A is a premium, solvent-refined, hydrocarbon-based quenching fluid formulated for martempering and accelerated quenching of carbon and alloy steels. It is primarily used in batch and continuous furnaces to achieve controlled phase transformation from austenite to martensite, minimizing residual stress and cracking. The key value proposition lies in its high flash point, thermal stability, and consistent wetting behavior, which reduce distortion and scrap rates. Strategically, it is critical for industries demanding ISO 6336 gear quality and AMS 2750 pyrometry compliance, as inconsistent quench media directly degrades fatigue life and yield strength.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Highly refined paraffinic base oil with proprietary polymer and antioxidant additive package (free of chlorine, sulfur, phosphorus)

• Purity/grade: Industrial grade, ISO 6743-14:2019 Type A, free of water and particulate contaminants ≤10 µm

• Physical characteristics:

  • Appearance: Clear amber liquid

  • Viscosity @40°C: 25–35 cSt

  • Flash point (COC): ≥180°C

  • Fire point: ≥210°C

  • Density @15°C: 0.86–0.89 g/cm³

  • Cooling curve per ISO 9950: Maximum cooling rate 95–105°C/s at 650°C

• Packaging options: 208 L steel drums, 1,000 L IBC totes, bulk tanker (20 MT)

• Shelf life: 36 months in sealed, original container away from moisture and extreme temperatures

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Automotive (gears, shafts, CV joints), aerospace (landing gear, fasteners), bearing manufacturing (rings, rollers), general engineering (springs, hand tools)

• Operational use cases: Integral quench furnace lines, vacuum furnace backfilling, open quench tanks with agitation systems

• Performance advantage vs. alternatives: Compared to conventional fast oils or water-based quenchants, Type A reduces non-martensitic transformation products (upper bainite, pearlite) by >15% due to higher vapor film collapse speed, while suppressing distortion by 40% versus water/polymer mediums.

• Efficiency/cost advantage: Extends bath service life >12 months with proper filtration, lowering annual fluid spend by 25% versus standard mineral oils; reduces post-quench washing requirements due to low residue.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot kinematic viscosity tolerance within ±3% (industry standard: ±8%) per ASTM D445

• Supply reliability: Multiple ISO 9001:2015 certified blending plants on three continents; 48-hour dispatch for drum/tote orders

• Logistics capability: Dedicated fleet for temperature-controlled bulk deliveries; demurrage risk mitigation planning available

• Price competitiveness: Direct sourcing of base oils from Group I and Group II refineries; no distributor markup for contract volumes

• Sustainability: Formulation contains no banned substances per REACH SVHC; 85% recyclability via distillation recovery systems

• Technical support: Full cooling curve analysis (IVF SmartQuench) for each batch; on-site quench tank auditing and maintenance training included for annual contracts

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 4 drums (832 L / 720 kg) for spot buy; 20 MT for contract pricing

• Bulk 20 MT: 20 metric tons net weight (approximately 22,680 liters)

• Loading capacity per 20FT container: 80 drums (80 x 208 L) = 16.64 MT net (24 pallets, 3–4 drums per pallet)

• Loading capacity per 40FT container: 160 drums = 33.28 MT net (partial load) — Note: For full 20 MT bulk, ISO tank container (24,000 L capacity) is recommended.