| Lubricant applicators are designed exclusively to supply a minimum quantity
of Bluebe. Equipment can be classified into 2 groups -- for internal or
external application -- among which you can choose one in accordance with
your machine. Applications for machining centers depend on whether the
machine is equipped with through the spindle or through the arbor lubrication.
If it is then internal application is adequate, if it is not then external
application is the only possibility. Internal lubricating is the best way
to supply Bluebe lubricant efficiently up to the tool point. |
| The EcoBooster (Patented in Japan, USA and Taiwan) is an applicator developed
specifically for the internal application of Bluebe. The EcoBooster can
be used with through the spindle or through the arbor system on a machining
center or an equipment having center through function like an NC lathe
or a simple-operation machine. The most important factor to consider when
supplying mist through the spindle is that there is no oil adhesion inside
the mist conducting pipeline. The Bluebe EcoBooster generates infinitesimal
corpuscles of mist, which hardly adhere to the internal surface of piping.
More importantly, mist can be supplied through a high speed spindle. A
very short response time is another important factor, the lubricant is
able to reach the cutting point in less than 1 second after the applicator
has been turned on. |
Ecobooster for Internal use like
as through spindle or side through |
| For external application, a Bluebe FK type applicator equipped with highly
accurate variable pumps is used. It transfers to the nozzles, air and lubricant,
which can be adjusted separately; at this point you will recognize a difference
from an oiler-type applicator. Lubricant consumption is as little as 4-8ml
per hour / per nozzle; you can hardly see the lubricant spouting from the
nozzles. It must be pointed out that external application has its issues;
nozzles sometimes obstruct the automatic tool change in a machining center,
and following the cutting point is sometimes difficult. For boring with
drills or reamers it is difficult to supply oil up to the point hence tools
with oil holes are favored. |
Appricator
for External use |
| These issues with external application can be solved with an EcoBooster.
Amelioration of cutting method, stepping for example, is desirable. Bluebe
lubricant is manufactured from biodegradable ingredients, extracted and
blended on the basis of vegetable oils. Non-toxic, non-pollutant and biodegradable,
The US Environmental Protection Office excludes it from the PRTR list of
articles to declare. With its high lubricity, it restrains heat generation
at the point of a tool and prolongs tool life. |
| Bluebe lubricant consists of two major product categories: type LB-2000
for steels, stainless steels and alloyed steels, and type LB-6000 for coppers,
aluminum and other light metals. Their superb lubricity makes them effective
even in minute quantities. Bluebe is also available in paste or in solid
form for hand applied applications. |
Bluebe cutting oils |
