Curtis Fluids
For over 50 years, Curtis Fluids has provided high-quality metalworking fluids to the stamping and machining industry. Founded in 1966 by Alonzo G. Curtis, the company supplies advanced synthetic and semi-synthetic fluids, soluble oils, straight-cutting oils, cleaners, and more. Their formulations provide exceptional cooling, lubrication, and corrosion resistance for superior finishes and extended tool life. Products are customized for specific materials and applications like aluminum machining, stainless steel stamping, titanium grinding, and carbon steel cutting.
The company was acquired in 1988 by the Hoff family, who have continued the tradition of excellence. Curtis Fluids offers a full line of stamping fluids, coolants, and cleaners designed to meet the demanding and ever-changing needs of metal fabricators.
Stamping Fluids: Optimized for Your Application
To meet the wide range of stamping applications, Curtis Fluids offers both synthetic and semi-synthetic stamping compounds. Their fluids are optimized for different metals and forming difficulties – from severe deep drawing to light stamping operations.
Popular stamping fluid products include:
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660 - Heavy-duty synthetic lubricant for severe stamping of all metals
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500 - Versatile semi-synthetic for medium to severe stamping
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XT-350 - Clean running fluid for a wide range of stamping
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XT-603 - Heavy-duty drawing fluid for ferrous metals
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XT-800 - Non-chlorinated compound for severe forming
Machining Coolants: Superior Cooling and Lubrication
To meet the demanding needs of machining applications, Curtis Fluids offers both synthetic and semi-synthetic metalworking coolants. Their formulas provide exceptional cooling, lubrication, and corrosion resistance for superior finishes and extended tool life.
Top machining coolant products include:
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S-1500 - Heavy-duty microemulsion for all metals
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CE-200 - High-performance semi-synthetic fluid
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S-8030 - Medium-duty synthetic coolant for ferrous alloys
Industrial Cleaners: Effective Contaminant Removal
From heavy-duty grease and oil removers to aqueous washing solutions, Curtis Fluids provides a range of specialty cleaners. Their cleaning products emulsify and wash away machining fluids, stamping lubricants, greases, and other contaminants.
Leading cleaner products include:
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HD-100 - Heavy-duty emulsifying cleaner/degreaser
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Extreme Clean - High-powered aqueous parts cleaner
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TC-100 - Versatile alkaline maintenance cleaner
