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TRUEGARD #1290 Cutting Oil - General Purpose Oil - 55 Gallon Drum

TRUEGARD #1290 Cutting Oil - General Purpose Oil - 55 Gallon Drum

by Truegard
SKU TG_CO_1290
$851.45 - $851.45
$851.45
$851.45 - $851.45
$851.45

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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  • No. TRUEGARD #1290 is a straight cutting oil based on 100% virgin mineral oil, meaning it is applied neat and undiluted directly to the machining operation. This makes it distinct from water-soluble coolants and is the correct choice when a pure-oil lubricant is required for severe cutting conditions.

  • Active sulfur reacts under the heat and pressure of cutting to form a sacrificial protective layer on tool and workpiece surfaces, preventing metal-to-metal contact and reducing wear. The fat additive improves surface wetting so the oil spreads more uniformly across the cutting edge, resulting in a smoother part finish and longer tool life.

  • Yes. The product is specifically identified as a gundrill oil. Its moderate viscosity supports consistent oil delivery and pressure through the drill's internal channels, while its enhanced film strength maintains lubrication in the deep, confined cutting zone that gun drilling demands.

  • The product is formulated specifically for steel alloys, stainless steel, and exotic alloys. The product data does not indicate suitability for non-ferrous metals, and users working with copper-containing alloys in particular should verify compatibility before use, as active sulfur additives can react with certain non-ferrous materials.

  • Misting occurs when high-speed machining atomizes cutting oil into fine airborne droplets, creating inhalation risks and leaving oily residue on equipment and surfaces. TRUEGARD #1290's formulation limits this tendency, helping to maintain cleaner air and safer working conditions for operators during sustained machining runs.

  • A moderate viscosity allows the oil to flow freely into cutting zones and flush chips away, while still forming a film thick enough to support heavy loads without breaking down. Very light oils can fail under extreme pressure, while very heavy oils may hinder chip evacuation; TRUEGARD #1290's moderate viscosity is balanced to handle both general-purpose and severe operations across the steel alloy applications it targets.