As the world strives for net zero, the growing demand for aluminum brings both new opportunities and challenges for hot rolling mills.
Evolving requirements for surface quality and metallurgical properties, the need for more sustainable operations, as well as the constant pressure to drive down costs mean the design and performance of rolling fluids is more critical than ever.
Quaker Houghton is the leading global supplier of industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating to keep our customers ahead in a changing world. We serve over 100 aluminum hot rolling mills globally, providing consistently high-quality product technology across every region.
Through our deep application expertise and industry leading solutions, we help optimize your mill’s unique operations to produce the highest quality metal at the lowest operating costs.
• Innovative, proven technologies
• Customized solutions
• Comprehensive portfolio
• Longstanding experience
• Long-term partnership
• Local support & expertise
We develop and customize the latest, proven technologies to improve your processes and maximize your profitability. Our teams are made up of process experts with hands-on experience in the aluminum industry, able to deliver customized solutions for your mill and ensure long-term, competitive operations.
Our three dedicated aluminum rolling centers of innovation in addition to our local development labs facilitate both continuous product improvement and next-generation innovations.
Our unique innovation approach accelerates progress and de-risks the adoption of new technologies, helping to keep our customers ahead in a changing world.
By scaling up product development on the pilot mill we can evaluate rolling fluid behavior in real-world conditions, which have been proven to closely represent performance at full industrial scale.
Introducing QH EVEROLL™ A 5000 Superior Mill Cleanliness, Low Oil Consumption, Minimal Tank-Side Additions
Combining the strengths of both traditional soap-based and existing soap-free hot rolling chemistries, QH EVEROLL™ A 5000 non-soap emulsion technology prevents both metallic soap buildup and metal sludge formation for a clean mill environment, consistent fluid performance and excellent surface quality.
Speira Holmestrand required an easy-to-maintain emulsion that would reduce oil consumption, but also provide a high level of mill cleanliness.
QH EVEROLL™ A 5000 Results:
• Excellent mill and emulsion cleanliness • Lowered consumption by 30% in comparison to soap-based chemistry • No emulsion related surface defects reported • No tank-side additives required* • High consistency of emulsion parameters
*With the exception of a single ester addition during very early stages of product introduction
"Our goal was to improve mill cleanliness and reduce our oil consumption by upgrading to an emulsion that’s as robust as possible.
The introduction of QH EVEROLL™ A 5000 was seamless, with no issues from day one. After five months in operation, we have seen no surface defects, and our oil consumption has reduced by 30%.
After years of using both soap-based and soap-free products we have never seen better mill cleanliness or so little fluid maintenance required for our emulsion system."
Runar Lundhaug Production Manager Hot Mill
In addition to rolling fluids, the Quaker Houghton hot mill portfolio includes fire resistant hydraulic fluids, specialty lubricants and greases. Our chemists, engineers, and industry experts work closely with you to determine the right lubricant for the precise needs of each application.
QUINTOLUBRIC® HFDu fire resistant fluids provide an alternative to mineral based oils in non-ferrous production, minimizing fire risk without jeopardizing productivity.
• Easily replaces mineral oil: no equipment alteration necessary • Global formulation for guaranteed performance • Best-in-class oxidation stability for extended fluid life • Recognized by major insurance carriers
At Quaker Houghton we're committed to helping you meet your unique sustainability goals. Through our product portfolio and process expertise, we can help reduce fluid consumption and waste, and minimize human health hazards to improve your operations.
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