💧 Water Quality & Metalworking Fluids – Why does it matter? When around 90% of a water-soluble cutting fluid in use is made up of locally sourced water, the quality of that water can have a significant impact on fluid performance. Hardness, chlorides, sulphates and other dissolved contaminants can gradually build up within a system […]
Reducing coolant consumption by 50% and eliminating over 15,000 litres of waste per year. Another great example of what can be achieved when the right metalworking fluid is combined with the right technical support. A subcontract precision engineering company operating 16 CNC machines was experiencing ongoing coolant challenges, including short sump life, high consumption, dirty […]
At Optimum Oils, we believe that changing a metalworking fluid should deliver far more than just a different product. We recently worked with a UK precision engineering manufacturer, who had been experiencing poor coolant condition, persistent bacterial odours and disposing of up to 1,000 litres of coolant every month. Rather than simply recommending an alternative […]
Optimum Oils launches Tribo-Technology and strengthens UK specialist lubricants offering 03 November 2025 Optimum Oils Ltd is pleased to announce two strategic developments that will enhance our ability to deliver high-performance lubrication solutions throughout the UK and Ireland. 1. Launch of Tribo-Technology Ltd We are proud to introduce Tribo-Technology Ltd, the newly formed high-performance lubricants […]
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Optimum Oils & Equipment (Ireland) Ltd, the newest addition to the Optimum Oils Ltd family. Earlier this year, we completed the acquisition of Quaker Houghton’s Irish and Northern Irish business to our new entity, Optimum Oils & Equipment (Ireland) Ltd. This transition represents a substantial investment in […]