Part Number Shown: XPHPS09

pH Strips Monitor Coolant Chemical Condition

Why rely on your coolant guy to keep your metalworking fluid in its top chemical condition when it is so easy to do yourself, and prevent coolant problems? Each coolant has its own chemical range, but all are between 8-10 pH. By monitoring each sump weekly, you can address other maintenance protocols that may be lacking.

• Easy to use: Dip into fluid and compare your color reading to pH value color chart
• Results in less than a minute
• Range of 6.5-10.0 (for coolant)
• Accuracy ±.2 pH (for coolant)
• 100 sticks per package
• Lasts two years per sump

Problems Related to pH

Coolants are designed to be alkaline, to neutralize the acidic emissions of bacteria which enter the fluid pool via the water supply, work material, our skin, and a host of other sources.

Reduction of bacterial growth can be achieved by removing tramp oil, aerating the fluid, and filtering particles. When these protocols are not in place, coolant failures can occur.

	Your sumps will emit foul odors, caused by sulfuric and hydrochloric acid emissions.
	Bacterial growth encourages skin sensitivity as acids build up in the fluid pool.
	When pH level is too low, concentrate breaks from oil/water emulsion and floats on the fluid surface. It gets skimmed off like oil and can easily plug particle filters.
	The rest is mostly water, providing insufficient lubrication and causes broken or prematurely worn tooling.
	Rust preventative may be required since the natural lubricant of coolant is no longer part of the fluid pool. Machine interiors may also become affected.