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TRUEGARD #1290 Cutting Oil - General Purpose Oil - 275 GALLON TOTE

TRUEGARD #1290 Cutting Oil - General Purpose Oil - 275 GALLON TOTE

by Truegard
SKU TG_CO_1290
$4,257.23 - $4,257.23
$4,257.23
$4,257.23 - $4,257.23
$4,257.23

TRUEGARD #1290 Cutting Oil is engineered as a medium duty solution for a wide range of machining operations involving steel alloys. Designed for industrial buyers and machinists seeking reliability and consistent performance, this cutting oil delivers optimal results in demanding environments. Its advanced formulation makes it an ideal choice for severe machining tasks such as drilling, tapping, threading, broaching, gear cutting, and forming.

Formulation Benefits

TRUEGARD #1290 features a unique blend of active sulfur and fat, providing superior lubricity and enhanced protection for both workpieces and cutting tools. The active sulfur works to reduce friction and wear, while the fat component improves the oil’s ability to wet surfaces, resulting in a smoother part finish. This combination significantly extends tool life and boosts overall productivity, helping users achieve precise machining outcomes with fewer interruptions.

Physical Properties

With moderate viscosity, TRUEGARD #1290 offers excellent flow and coverage, ensuring effective lubrication throughout the operation. The product is formulated with 100% virgin mineral oil, delivering a clean, stable base that resists breakdown under heat and pressure. Enhanced film strength minimizes metal-to-metal contact, reducing wear and promoting surface integrity. Additionally, the oil’s reduced misting potential helps maintain a cleaner work environment, supporting operator safety and equipment longevity.

Application Suitability

TRUEGARD #1290 is tailored for most machining operations involving steel alloys, including stainless steel and exotic alloys. Its robust formulation enables it to support heavy loadings, making it particularly effective when extreme pressure lubrication is required. Whether used in high-speed drilling or precision threading, this cutting oil maintains optimal performance, ensuring consistent results across a variety of machining tasks.

Performance Advantages

TRUEGARD #1290 delivers reliable extreme pressure lubrication, crucial for machining tough materials like stainless steel and exotic alloys. Its ability to support heavy load conditions means reduced risk of tool failure and improved part quality, even during intensive operations. By maintaining a strong lubricating film and resisting misting, TRUEGARD #1290 helps maximize productivity while safeguarding both tools and finished parts.

 

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Product Specs

  • Color/Appearance
    Gold
  • Availability
    Ships Within 24 Hours

Frequently asked questions

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  • This oil is specifically formulated for steel alloys, stainless steel, and exotic alloys. Because it contains active sulfur, it is generally not recommended for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, or brass, as active sulfur can react with and stain those materials.

  • No - TRUEGARD #1290 is a straight (neat) cutting oil intended to be used undiluted, applied directly to the cutting zone. It is not a water-soluble or emulsifiable fluid and should not be mixed with water.

  • Under the high heat and pressure of machining, the active sulfur reacts with metal surfaces to form a protective boundary layer that prevents tool seizure and reduces friction, while the fat component improves surface wetting for a smoother part finish. In practice, this translates to longer tool life and improved surface integrity, especially on tough materials like stainless steel and exotic alloys.

  • Its reduced misting potential makes it a better fit for CNC and enclosed machining centers compared to high-mist straight oils, helping maintain air quality and reduce residue buildup in the work area. That said, buyers should verify that their machine's sump and delivery system are compatible with straight (non-water-mixed) cutting oils before switching from a water-based coolant.

  • Medium duty refers to the oil's positioning across a range of demanding but not the most extreme machining operations. Despite this classification, the product data explicitly states it supports heavy load conditions and provides extreme pressure lubrication, making it capable of handling stainless steel and exotic alloys in operations such as broaching, gear cutting, and tapping.

  • The gold appearance is characteristic of the active sulfur and fat additive blend used in the formulation and is not an indicator of contamination or degradation. It can serve as a visual confirmation that the correct product is in use, particularly when multiple cutting fluids are present in a facility.