Anchorlube
Anchorlube has been the #1 selling water-based cutting fluid and all-purpose metalworking compound since 1953. Trusted by professionals all around the world, Anchorlube offers an outstanding level of tool-life along with a fast, smooth cut on the hardest metals!
Description
The Ultimate Water-Based Cutting Fluid
Anchorlube is a versatile, eco-friendly cutting fluid that delivers exceptional performance and is GUARANTEED to extend the life of your tools.
Say goodbye to messy work areas and harmful compounds. This ultra clean metalworking lubricant contains NO nitrates, NO chromates, NO mercury, and NO formaldehyde base compounds.
- Drilling
- Cutting
- Threading
- Sawing
- Turning
- Milling
- Engraving
- Honing
- Shaving
- Grinding
- Reaming
- Tapping
- Extruding
- Boring
- Forming
- Punching
Exceptional Performance Even On The Hardest Metals
With its outstanding level of tool-life and ability to deliver a fast, smooth cut, Anchorlube is the go-to solution for working with even the toughest metals, including exotic ones.
The advanced water-based formula ensures that tools stay sharp and efficient for longer periods of time, reducing the need for frequent replacements - saving valuable time and money!
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Inconel
- Nickel
- Heat Treated Steel
- High Strength Steel
- Brass
- Copper
- Monel
- Cast Iron
- Chrome
Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about Anchorlube, covering its applications, performance, storage, and more. We strive to provide detailed answers to help you get the most out of our cutting fluid. However, if your specific question isn’t addressed in our FAQs, don’t hesitate to send us a message. Our knowledgeable and dedicated customer support team is always available to assist you!
A: Anchorlube is a versatile lubricant that excels across a wide range of metals - even the hardest and most exotic ones.
A: Anchorlube can be used for all metalworking operations - drilling, tapping, sawing, cutting, boring, stamping, and more.
A: Anchorlube can be used with hand drills, manual lathes, band saws, drill presses, vertical mills, slotting machines, and more.
A: Anchorlube has a guaranteed shelf life of 3 years when stored at room temperature.
A: Anchorlube can be diluted up to a 1:1 ratio with water based on specific needs and intended applications.
A: Anchorlube is a smooth, green semi-paste that maintains its performance no matter the temperature.
A: Thanks to its water-based formula, Anchorlube can be easily cleaned with just some simple soapy water.
A: Anchorlube is EPA, ROHS, and REACH compliant, meaning that it contains no hazardous or toxic ingredients.
Technical Specifications
Anchorlube is a non-hazardous, water soluble cutting fluid engineered for the most demanding metals, including stainless steel, high-carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, and exotic alloys.
It provides outstanding performance across a variety of machining operations, such as drilling, tapping, sawing, cutting, turning, milling, and threading, ensuring smooth, efficient results in every application.
Our all-purpose metalworking compound has a smooth, green semi-paste consistency that naturally adjusts with temperature fluctuations. With a melting point between 75°F and 80°F, it becomes more fluid in warmer conditions and thickens in cooler temperatures - without compromising its effectiveness.
Physical Properties
Specific Gravity @ 60° F
1.0365 g/cc
Pounds/Gallons @ 60° F
8.34
Flash Point
None
Falex EP (#8pin, #1137 V Block)
4500/31
Timken 4 Ball EP Test
Weld: 250 kg
Multiple Sizes to Meet Your Metalworking Needs
| Part Number | Product Description | Case Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 3115 | 4 oz Bottle | 24 |
| 3010 | 8 oz Bottle | 6, 12, 24, 48 |
| 3011 | 8 oz Jar | 12, 24, 48 |
| 3116 | 16 oz Bottle | 12, 24 |
| 3013 | 1 Gallon Jug | 1, 4 |
| 3014 | 5 Gallon Bucket | 1 |
| 3016 | 55 Gallon Drum | 1 |
Customer Reviews
Delivers Outstanding Results
I've been using Anchorlube for over a year, and it's been a game-changer for my shop. It handles everything from stainless steel to aluminum with ease, reducing heat and wear on my tools. The water-based formula is easy to clean up. My tools last longer, and the cuts are smoother. Highly recommend Anchorlube for anyone looking to improve their machining process.
Outperforms The Competition
I've tried them all – Tap Magic, Rapid Tap, Accu-Lube, CRC Cutting Oil, you name it, but Anchorlube outperforms them by far. It keeps my tools cooler, extends their life, and gives smoother cuts, especially on tough materials like stainless steel. It's water-based, so cleanup is a breeze, and there's no sticky residue left behind. Anchorlube is now my go-to cutting fluid, and I highly recommend it to any machinist.
The King of Cutting Lubes
Anchorlube has been around since I was an apprentice machinist in 1976. It has been a go to lube in every shop I've worked in for the last 50 years and it's been in my own shop for the last 40. It tames noisy endmills and lengthens the life of drills and taps no matter what you're cutting. I use it on ferrous and non-ferrous materials and it only takes a very small amount to help the cutting along.