Parent Petroleum Co. HC Quench Oil 32HS 1041265

larger image Conoco Hydroclear Quench Oils are high-quality oils developed for heat treatment of ferrous metals in a wide variety of quenching operations. They are formulated to provide deep and uniform hardening with minimum distortion and cracking for a smooth surface finish. Hydroclear Quench Oils are available in four grades: 22, 22MS, 22HS and 32HS. The 22 grade is a highly refined, straight (non-additized) paraffinic mineral oil recommended for conventional quenching of ferrous metals at bath temperatures up to 150 ºF (66 ºC). It has a slower quench speed than the other grades, and provides minimum hardening power. The other three grades are fortified with select additives to provide enhanced oxidation resistance and metal-wetting ability for use in fast quench operations where it is important to develop maximum hardness while minimizing distortion. The 22MS grade is a medium-speed quench oil with moderate hardening power. The 22HS grade is a high-speed quench oil with moderate-to-high hardening power. The 32HS grade is a higher viscosity, high-speed quench oil that provides the highest hardening power. Hydroclear Quench Oils provide a high initial cooling rate to induce maximum hardness. After the critical transformation temperature is passed, the cooling rate gradually decreases to a much slower rate to minimize the possibility of stress and metal distortion, thereby ensuring a smooth surface finish. These oils are highly stable throughout the hardening temperature range to provide long service life with minimal sludge formation. They have a high viscosity index for minimum viscosity change during the entire quenching operation, and have high flash and fire points to minimize fire hazards. Caution: Hydroclear Quench Oils must not be mixed with competitive quench oils, unless tested for compatibility. They are not recommended for marquenching or martempering operations, where oil temperatures can reach 150 ºC to 232 ºC (302 ºF to 450 ºF). Note: Agitation, filtration and periodic product sweetening are essential to successful quenching operations. The quench tanks must be periodically cleaned and the quench oil filtered to remove scale, metal shavings and contaminants. A 50-micron double-bag filter is recommended for proper maintenance. The quench oil must be continuously agitated to provide uniform surface microstructure. Condition monitoring by oil analysis is essential in maintaining optimum performance and the desired quenching qualities of these oils.