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OATEY 30204 32 oz. Dark Cutting Oil (Speed Threading)

OATEY 30204 32 oz. Dark Cutting Oil (Speed Threading)

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32 oz. Dark Cutting Oil (Speed Threading)

  • 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
    • Special mixture of sulfonated and chlorinated oils provides high film strength
    • For warranty product details, refer to the Oatey limited Warranty document
    • Anti-mist and non-staining formula is not affected by weather
    • Designed for use with high-RPM machine opertaions for threading steel and brass pipe


30204 - spec sheet

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Volume:
0.066
Department:
Plumbing
Product Group:
Plumbing
Product Subgroup:
Fittings
Product Type:
General Fittings
Product Weight:
2.05

OATEY 30204 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can Oatey 30204 dark cutting oil be used in a power threading machine, or is it only for hand threaders?
Both. The Oatey 30204 dark cutting oil is formulated for hand thread cutting machines and for high-RPM machine operations threading steel and brass pipe. It keeps the machine running cooler and extends die life.
2) Will dark cutting oil stain finished walls or fixtures if it drips during pipe threading?
The 30204 formula is non-staining and anti-mist, so it stays on the work instead of atomizing off a high-speed die head. That matters on occupied-building work where you are threading near finished surfaces. Still wipe drips off the pipe before it goes in the wall.
3) What makes dark threading oil different from a general purpose lubricant for cutting pipe threads?
Dark cutting oil carries a mixture of sulfonated and chlorinated oils that give it high film strength, so the film stays between the die and the steel under cutting pressure. A general lube will not hold that film, and the result is torn threads and burnt dies. The 30204 also protects the cut so threads come out sharp and clean.
4) Is Oatey 30204 safe to use for threading stainless or galvanized pipe?
The 30204 dark cutting oil is specified for threading steel and brass pipe. Dark sulfonated and chlorinated oils are traditionally kept off stainless, where a clear or light cutting oil is the usual choice. For black steel and galvanized steel pipe work, the dark oil is what belongs in the threader.
5) How much oil is in the Oatey 30204 bottle and how heavy is it to carry on the truck?
It is a 32 ounce bottle of dark threading oil, listed at a product weight of 2.05 and a volume of 0.066. One bottle is a top-up size for a threader reservoir rather than a full fill for a large machine, so shops running a 300-class threader daily usually keep gallons on hand and use quarts for the portable work.
6) Does Oatey dark cutting oil thicken up or go off when stored in a cold truck or unheated shop?
The formula is not affected by weather, so it is the same oil out of a cold job box as it is in a heated shop. That is the practical reason service plumbers and MRO crews keep the quart bottle on the van.
How fast can I get the OATEY 30204 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the OATEY 30204 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 30204 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the OATEY 30204?
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