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Hercules® 5 Gallon Cutting Oil - Dark
40225 - spec sheet
Features
- Keeps machines running cooler and extends the life of your dies
- Protection helps make sharp clean threadsllFormulated for hand thread cutting machinesllNo offensive odors
- For warranty product details, refer to the Oatey limited Warranty document
- Anti-mist and non-staining formula is not affected by weather
- Special mixture of sulfonated and chlorinated oils provides high film strength
- Designed for use with high-RPM machine opertaions for threading steel and brass pipe
40225 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Application:
- High Speed
- Volume:
- 1.148
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Finish:
- Dark
- Product Weight:
- 40.2
OATEY O40225 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Hercules dark cutting oil be used in a power threading machine, or is it only for hand threaders?
Both. Oatey Hercules 40225 dark cutting oil is formulated for hand thread cutting machines and is also made for high-RPM machine operations threading steel and brass pipe. The spec data lists its application as High Speed, so a powered pipe threader is within its intended use.
2) Will dark cutting oil stain the pipe or the surrounding finishes on a job?
The Hercules dark cutting oil uses a non-staining, anti-mist formula, so it won't stain pipe or nearby surfaces and it keeps airborne mist down around the threader. It also carries no offensive odors, which matters when you're threading inside an occupied building.
3) Which pipe materials is Oatey 40225 cutting oil meant for?
Steel and brass pipe. The Hercules dark oil is a blend of sulfonated and chlorinated oils that delivers high film strength for threading those metals. The chlorinated/sulfonated chemistry is why it's sold as the dark grade rather than a clear oil.
4) Does cutting oil actually extend die life, or is a cheaper oil fine?
The Hercules dark oil is built around keeping the machine running cooler and extending die life, and its high film strength is what produces sharp, clean threads instead of torn ones. If you're buying dies regularly, the oil grade is the variable worth controlling.
5) What part number should I order for the 5 gallon dark Hercules cutting oil?
Order Oatey part number 40225. That's the 5 gallon pail of Hercules dark cutting oil; the dark designation is the sulfonated/chlorinated grade for steel and brass, not a clear threading oil.
6) How heavy is a 5 gallon pail of Hercules cutting oil, and how much does it actually hold?
The pail comes in at 40.2 lbs with a listed volume of 1.148 (cubic feet of shipping volume). That's a one-man carry, but plan on a dolly if you're moving several pails to a mechanical room.
7) Will cold weather storage in a truck or unheated shop affect this cutting oil?
No. The Hercules dark cutting oil formula is not affected by weather, so storage on a service truck or in an unheated shop won't change how it performs.
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