by Bernard Martin

Some coolants show up with a lot of marketing noise and disappear a few years later. Others quietly earn their place and just keep running. S 500CF from Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Fluids falls into that second category.

This is not a “new formula” coolant, and that’s actually part of its strength. S 500CF is built on a mature, well-established soluble coolant chemistry that has been refined over decades of real-world machining. Long before water-soluble coolants became common in North American shops, this formulation approach was already being proven in demanding production environments.

When Hangsterfer’s expanded beyond straight cutting oils into soluble coolants, S 500 was one of their first coolant offering and soon there after the "chlorine free" or "CF" variant was developed. That foundation gave them a solid starting point—and it shows in how S 500CF performs today.

At its core, S 500CF is a chlorine-free, water-soluble coolant designed to be easy to live with on the shop floor. It’s non-corrosive, non-toxic, and operator friendly, which matters when machines are running multiple shifts and sumps stay charged for long periods. From a management standpoint, it simplifies coolant selection by covering a wide range of machining operations without needing multiple products for different machines.

Material flexibility is one of the reasons shops stick with it. Hangsterfer’s S 500CF performs consistently in aluminum, carbon and alloy steels, and stainless steels, and it holds up when you move into tougher materials like titanium, nickel-based alloys, and powdered metals. Whether you’re milling, turning, drilling, or tapping, it delivers reliable lubrication and cooling without constant tweaking.

Sump life is another area where this coolant quietly earns its keep. The formulation is stable, resists bacterial growth, and rejects tramp oil well. That means fewer odor issues, cleaner machines, and less time spent chasing coolant problems instead of making parts. For shops running central systems or machines that don’t get drained often, that stability becomes a real cost saver over time.

Day to day, S 500CF doesn’t demand much attention. Mix it correctly, monitor concentration with a refractometer, skim tramp oil, and it stays predictable. That predictability translates directly into consistent surface finish, better tool life, and fewer surprises when jobs change or materials rotate through the shop.

Hangsterfer’s reputation was originally built on straight cutting oils during World War II, where performance and reliability mattered more than marketing claims. That same mindset carries through in S 500CF. It’s a coolant designed to work, stay stable, and support machining operations without becoming a problem of its own.

For shops looking for a proven, high-performance soluble coolant that’s been tested by time rather than trends, Hangsterfer’s S 500CF remains a dependable option.  For more information on Hangesterfer's products get in touch with our team at Factory Tooling Solutions and we can help you with testing as well as on site tech support.

Factory Tooling Solutions is excited to announce our return to the Wichita Industrial Trade Show 2025 (WITS), taking place October 21–23, 2025 at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. As one of the largest regional manufacturing and machining trade shows in the Midwest, WITS 2025 brings together professionals from across the industrial, aerospace, agricultural, and energy sectors to explore the latest in machine tools, precision tooling, automation, workholding, and metalworking technology.

Held every other year since 1974, the Wichita Tool Show has built a strong reputation as a must-attend event for manufacturers, engineers, and industry leaders throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and surrounding states. Factory Tooling Solutions will be showcasing product innovations from all 19 of our world-class principals, giving attendees a hands-on look at the cutting tools, toolholding systems, workholding, and metalworking fluids that drive manufacturing efficiency and precision.

Our booth will feature a wide-ranging display of tooling innovations and solutions from all of the world-class principals we represent. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on with the latest products featured on our website and speak directly with the FTS team about your application challenges.

Explore the Full Factory Tooling Solutions Lineup
You’ll find product samples and technical displays from across our lineup, including:
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• Boneham Metal Products (BMP) – Dowel pins, drill bushings, and custom precision components
• Carmex – Thread milling tools, DMT carbide, and laydown inserts
• Canela – Lathe holders, ISO boring bars, and turning tools
• Dümmel – Ultra Mini and Swiss Line micro-machining tools
• Everede – Specialty boring bars, indexable ANSI tools, and custom form tools
• Fullerton Tool – High-performance end mills like VMAC, Fury, and Aluma series
• Greenleaf – Advanced ceramic inserts and tooling for titanium and Inconel
• Hangsterfer’s Laboratories – High-performance coolants like 5080, Hardcut GTL, and S 500CF
• HEULE Tool – COFA, BSF, and other automated back chamfering and deburring tools
• Huot – ToolScoots, CNC tool storage systems, drill dispensers
• Jergens Workholding – Ball Lock, 5-Axis vises, tombstones, and quick-change fixturing
• MAPAL – Replaceable head reamers, QTD indexable drills, and PCD tooling
• Nine9 – Spot drills, chamfer mills, engraving and centering tools
• OMG – Right angle heads, speed increasers, and facing heads
• Rego-Fix – Powergrip, ER collets, and RE Cool coolant-through technology
• Riten Industries – Live centers, face drivers, and workholding support products
• Rocky Mountain Twist – Cobalt drills, threaded shank drills, and micro stop countersinks
• Superior Abrasives – Quick-change discs, flap wheels, and convolute finishing products
• Tanis Brush – Disc brushes, bore hone brushes, and abrasive filament tools

See What’s New – and What’s Next
If you’re looking to stay competitive in precision manufacturing, you won’t want to miss this event. Our team will be on-hand to guide you through tooling strategies, help identify cost-saving opportunities, and match your application with the right products.

Whether you’re optimizing for cycle time, surface finish, or material removal rates, FTS has the solutions to help you stay ahead.

We look forward to seeing you in Wichita this October!

by Bernard Martin

In today’s shop, you’re juggling tight tolerances, tricky materials, and long cycle times—all while keeping an eye on health, safety, and sustainability. That’s why more shops are switching to Hangsterfer’s 5080 Coolant—a next-gen vegetable-based micro-emulsion that checks all the boxes for performance, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Whether you're roughing titanium, finish-cutting medical components, or just tired of dealing with stinky sumps and slippery floors, 5080 is built to help you machine better, longer, and cleaner.

A New Breed of Coolant for Demanding Work
Hangsterfer’s 5080 is unlike most coolants you’ve used. It’s vegetable-based, free of boron, chlorine, formaldehyde, secondary amines, and anything that would land on a “Substance of Very High Concern” list. It’s bio-hard, so it doesn’t grow bacteria or fungus, yet it’s also biodegradable and doesn’t require any biocides to keep your sump stable.

And this isn’t just a “green” product on paper. It’s approved and certified by aerospace and medical OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, Safran, Pratt & Whitney, Bombardier, and more—so you know it holds up where precision and material integrity really matter.

What Makes 5080 a Shop Favorite?
Let’s start with visibility. The translucent fluid gives you a clear view of the work zone, even under high-pressure through-spindle coolant. Foam is minimal to none. Your machine windows stay clean, and 5080 can be filtered down to below 5 microns without stripping out additives—so your tool life and finish don’t suffer from poor coolant quality.

You’ll also notice the difference in the air. With low oil and hydrocarbon content, there’s less mist, less slip, and less drag-out. That means your floors stay safer, your shop smells better, and your coolant consumption goes way down. Bonus: cleaner chips mean higher scrap value.  Oh,and if you've heard people talk about how much they loved Hangsterfer’s S-787 coolant, this is it!  It's just got a new name designation as 5080!

Boost Tool Life and Cut Like a Pro
Hangsterfer’s 5080 isn't just safe and stable—it performs. The fluid contains surface-active ingredients that reduce cutting forces and allow the material to flow without welding to the tool. That’s a big deal on gummy alloys like aluminum, nickel-based alloys, and titanium. You’ll see measurable gains in:

• Cutting speed
• Feed rate
• Depth of cut
• Surface finish
• Tool life

All that translates into more parts per shift and less downtime from insert changes or tool scrapping.

Run Cleaner, Longer, and Worry-Free
5080 doesn’t just last—it holds up. Because it resists biological breakdown and tramp oil contamination, it stays in spec longer without frequent adjustments. Once you’ve got your concentration set, it pretty much takes care of itself. It’s low-odor, mild to skin, doesn’t damage paint, and is compatible with machine elastomers, so your equipment and operators stay protected.

Recommended Applications
This coolant is a top performer in:

• CNC milling, turning, and drilling
• Swiss-style and small-part machining
• Aerospace, defense, and medical parts manufacturing
• High-pressure coolant delivery systems
• Shops looking for long sump life and lower overall coolant spend

Technical Specs at a Glance

• Base Type: Vegetable-based micro-emulsion
• Dilution Range: 4%–10% (typically 5%)
• pH at 5%: ~9.3
• Refractometer Factor: 1.6
• Color: Translucent blue
• Tramp Oil Rejection: Excellent
• Filtration Tolerance: Stable below 5 microns
• Approvals/Certifications: Airbus, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, Safran, Rolls Royce, United Technologies, and others
• Packaging: Available in 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, and 275-gallon totes

Let’s Cut Cleaner, Safer, and Smarter
If you’re tired of coolant that wears out before your tools do—or you need something approved for aerospace, medical, or defense work--Hangsterfer’s5080 is worth a closer look. Factory Tooling Solutions can help you spec it in, run test trials, and dial in the right solution for your shop’s production goals.