Quenching Oil Type AQ

Description

Product Overview
Quenching Oil Type AQ is a high-performance, medium-speed quenching fluid engineered for precision heat treatment of ferrous alloys. It is primarily used in industrial metallurgy to achieve uniform martensitic transformation while minimizing distortion and cracking. The key value proposition lies in its superior oxidation stability and controlled cooling rate, which enhance component hardness and fatigue life. Strategically, it addresses the growing market demand for process consistency and reduced energy consumption in high-volume automotive and heavy machinery manufacturing.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Highly refined base oil with proprietary polymer and antioxidant additive package

• Purity level: >99.5% active content, zero chlorine or heavy metals

• Physical characteristics: Clear amber liquid; viscosity 28–32 cSt @ 40°C; flash point >200°C; specific gravity 0.87–0.89

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

• Shelf life: 24 months in sealed, dry storage (15–40°C)

Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Automotive (gears, shafts, bearings), aerospace (landing gear components), heavy earthmoving equipment (track pins, bushings)

• Specific use cases: Batch and continuous austempering of carbon steels, induction hardening of crankshafts, and oil quenching of spring steels

• Performance advantage: Delivers 30% lower distortion versus conventional fast oils and 15% faster cooling stability than polymer quenchants under high-soiling conditions

• Cost advantage: Extends bath life by 2x compared to standard mineral oils, reducing disposal and downtime costs

Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 certified with batch-to-batch cooling curve repeatability (IVF method)

• Supply reliability: Dual-source refining and global bonded warehousing (US, EU, SEA)

• Logistics capability: Available for JIT delivery with real-time tank monitoring for bulk contracts

• Price competitiveness: Tier-1 performance at 18% lower effective cost per liter of treated steel

• Sustainability: Low-smoke formulation with recyclable packaging; no PAHs or hazardous air pollutants

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (bulk)

• Loading capacity: 20 MT per 20-ft ISO tank container (max fill 98%)