We all know the undeniable smell of foul machining coolant. If this smell has taken over your facility, then you know better than anyone that it needs to be removed as quickly as it came. Although the most common answer for this odor is bacteria of fungus in the fluid, that’s not always the case. Draining and cleaning your machine may not take care of the smell. Before you go through the trouble of doing that, check out these other possible causes of coolant odor first!
What causes machine coolant odor?
- Low concentration
- Low pH
- High tramp oil content
- Contamination
- Pump pressure too high
- Bacteria, fungus
How to solve machine coolant odor problems
- Adjust concentration to specifications
- Check pH, contact AFT, Inc.™
- Skim off tramp oil
- Find contamination source
- Drain sump. Purge solids, sludge or swarf. Put back old coolant and adjust concentration. Recharge with fresh coolant if necessary.
- Treat with bactericide, fungicide. Drain, clean and recharge.
Counteract Continual Bacterial & Fungus Issues with a Custom Coolant Solution
Some machining environments have a tendency to habitually create bacteria or fungus that causes your whole shop to smell. AFT, Inc.™ can combat this problem for you once and for all with our custom coolants created specifically for your exact machining needs.
Our expert fluid technicians will get to know you and your shop’s needs, then create a coolant with the additives your shop needs to continue operating at peak performance. This includes fungicides and biocides. Your specially concentrated coolant would work simultaneously to improve performance and kill bacteria and fungus, eliminating the need to drain and clean the machine.
Selecting the Best Coolant for Your Machine’s Optimal Performance
Having the best coolant for your industrial machining needs helps your machine operate at maximum efficiency, avoiding many problems like coolant odor. AFT, Inc.™ offers a full line of premium coolants, which includes synthetic, semi-synthetic, soluble oil, and high oil semi-synthetic that are proven to improve performance and longevity.
If you are unsure of which would be best for you, contact us today to learn more about our fluid management services.