Eco-Friendly Plant-Based Hydraulic Fluids

The EPA refers to these products as "Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs)," which are primarily derived from vegetable oils. These environmentally friendly lubricants have a track record spanning 15 years, finding applications in various industries, including plastics and metal-cutting CNC machinery. According to Ben Garmier, Vice President of Renewable Lubricants based in Hartville, Ohio, the company serves numerous customers in these sectors. They purchase Bio-Ultimax 1000 hydraulic fluids either through maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) suppliers such as Grainger, Fastenal, MSC, and McMaster Carr or directly from the company's website. Prominent users of Bio-Ultimax1000 in the plastics-processing industry include 3M and Avient, as mentioned by Garmier. Additionally, Novelis Aluminum stands as the largest account in the metalworking sector. These products are known to not only meet but also exceed the 
Federal specifications set for machine-tool hydraulic systems.