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Quaker Houghton is the leading global supplier of industrial process fluids We serve over 100 aluminum hot rolling mills, providing consistently high-quality product technology across every region
Through our deep application expertise and industry leading solutions, we help optimize each of your mill?s unique operations to produce the highest quality metal at the lowest operating costs
Unrivaled R&D Capabilities & Process Expertise
We Deliver
- Innovative, proven technologies
- Customized solutions
- Comprehensive portfolio
- Longstanding experience
- Long-term partnership
- Local support and expertise
We develop and implement 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
Progress & Support Around the Globe
Our dedicated aluminum rolling Centers of Innovation (COI) and development labs facilitate both continuous product improvement and next-generation innovations Development Lab
Conshohocken, United States
Uithoorn, The Netherlands
Kolkata, India
Shanghai, China
Accelerating and De-risking Innovation
Our unique approach accelerates progress and de-risks the adoption of new technologies, helping to keep you ahead in a changing world
Ideation
The Quaker Houghton Pilot Mill
A Unique Capability
Laboratory equipment and test methods alone cannot give a full picture of lubricant performance 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
Our Pilot Mill
- Located in Qingpu, China
- A 4-high reversing mill
- Commissioned in June 2016
Aluminum Hot Rolling Fluid Portfolio
As the world strives for a net-zero future, the growing demand for aluminum brings both new opportunities and challenges for hot rolling mills Quaker Houghton offers innovative, proven solutions to achieve best in class surface quality, minimize waste and reduce your total cost of operations
Hot Rolling Fluids
QH EVEROLL? A 1000 Series: Hot rolling oils based on highly refined mineral oils and soaps to deliver premium finish for finishing mills on demanding alloys
QH EVEROLL? A 2000 Series: Hot rolling oils based on highly refined mineral oils and ester packages, which provide maximum lubrication and cooling performance
QH EVEROLL? A 5000 Series: A unique non-soap hot rolling oil emulsion technology that prevents both metallic soap buildup and metal sludge formation for a clean mill environment, consistent fluid performance and excellent surface quality
QH ADDITIVES: Additives to maintain properties of QH EVEROLL? aluminum hot rolling emulsions
Overview
In 2019, Quaker Houghton launched a development program to bring together the strengths of both soap-based and soap-free technologies, while minimizing the drawbacks
The program concluded in 2024 with great success ? resulting in our series QH EVEROLL? A 5000, which prevents both metallic soap buildup and metal sludge formation
Available
- Keeps mills clean
- No break-in period
- Minimal tank-side additions
- Excellent surface quality
- Low product consumption
- Reduced dumping frequency Benefits
QH EVEROLL? A 5000
Superior mill cleanliness w ith
30% reduction in oil consumption
Background
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Speira Holmestrand is a fully integrated production site with major recycling capacities, a hot rolling line consisting of a breakdown mill and a 2-stand 4-high tandem mill, 2 cold mills, a finishing department and a separate lacquering line Production ranges from 1xxx-3xxx-5xxx to 8xxx alloys, going into various applications such as the building and packaging industries The hot mill produces ca.120k ton rolled sheet annually.
The Challenge
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Having been in operation for many years, the hot mill in Holmestrand has much experience working with both soap-based and soap-free emulsion technologies on its breakdown and tandem mills They required an easy-to-maintain emulsion that would reduce oil consumption, but also provide a high level of mill cleanliness.
?Our goalwasto improve millcleanlinessand reduce our oilconsumption by upgrading to an emulsion that?sasrobust aspossible.The introduction of QHEVEROLL? A 5000 was seamless,with no issuesfrom day one After five monthsin operation,we?ve seen no surface defects,and our oilconsumption hasreduced by 30%.After yearsof using both soap-based and soap-free productswe?ve never seen better millcleanlinessor so little fluid maintenance required for our emulsion system.?
Runar Lundhaug
Production Manager Hot Mill at Speira Holmestrand
The Solution
As the global leader in industrial process fluids, Quaker Houghton was already familiar with these industry-wide challenges and proposed QH EVEROLL? A 5000, a new non-soap emulsion technology developed specifically to combine the strengths of both traditional soap-based and existing soap-free technologies After very promising results on the pilot mill, Speira Holmestrand proceeded to a field trial of QH EVEROLL? A 5000 with unprecedented success.
Results After 5 Months
- 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
equipment
The introduction of QH EVEROLL? A 5000 has resolved issues with dirt buildup on the work roll chocks and adjacent mill
Equipment Lubrication and Maintenance Portfolio
Our chemists,engineers, and industry experts work closely with you to determine the right lubricant for the precise needs of each application, helping you to achieve:
- Greater efficiency
- Improved working conditions
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Hydraulic Fluids
- Reduced total cost of ownership
- Enhanced process reliability
QUINTOLUBRIC® (HFDu): Based on synthetic and organic esters, the QUINTOLUBRIC® series is designed to replace anti-wear, mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids used in applications where fire hazards exist.
QH HOUGHTOSAFE? (HFC): The QH HOUGHTOSAFE? series is designed to be used in oil hydraulic systems that require a balanced combination of fire resistance and good lubrication
Greases
QH QUANTOL? LEX: Lithium complex grease that provides very good water resistance and corrosion protection as well as high film strength.
QH QUANTOL? MAX: Mineral oil calcium sulfonate grease that gives excellent corrosion protection, water resistance and operates over a broad range of service temperatures Compatible with lithium and lithium complex greases
QH QUANTOL? DYN: Ash-free grease engineered for extreme temperatures and extended greasing intervals Specially designed for limiting emulsion problems with hot rolling oil
QUINTOLUBRIC® Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid
QUINTOLUBRIC® (HFDu) Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluids provide an alternative to mineral based oils in non-ferrous production, minimizing fire risk without jeopardizing productivity
Benefits
- Easily replaces mineral oil fluids:no equipment alteration necessary
- Global formulation for guaranteed performance
- Best-in-class oxidation stability for extended fluid life
- Recognized by major insurance carriers
See how QUINTOLUBRIC® reduces fire risk compared with mineral oil technology
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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.
Learn more at quakerhoughton com/ sustainability
