Quenching is a vital part of the heat treating process in manufacturing. Polymer quenchants are one option for quenching operations, and knowing which one to choose is key to successful heat treating applications. Scott Mackenzie, PhD, FASM, from Houghton International shares what you need to know when selecting quenching oils for your heat treating operations.

1. Quenching – Mastering the Process D. Scott MacKenzie, PhD, FASM December m 2011 Choosing and Using Polymer Quenchants

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12. Quenching – Mastering the Process Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) Concentration Temperature Agitation

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15. Quenching – Mastering the Process Temperature Sodium Polyacrylate (ACR) Concentration Agitation

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18. Quenching – Mastering the Process Concentration Temperature Agitation Polyethyl Oxazoline (PEO)

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21. Quenching – Mastering the Process Agitation Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP) Concentration Temperature

23. Quenching Products from Houghton Cold Quenching Oils Houghto-Quench K Houghto-Quench G Houghto-Quench 3440 Houghto-Quench 3430 Dasco Quench LPA 15 Dasco Quench LBA 15 Polymer (Aqueous) Quenchants Aqua-Quench 140 Aqua-Quench 145 Aqua-Quench 245 Aqua-Quench 251 Aqua-Quench 260 Aqua-Quench 3699 Aqua-Quench C Email cfaulkner@ houghtonintl.com or [email_address] for more information. Hot Quenching Oils Mar-Temp 355 Dasco Quench MPA 60 Below is a sampling of Houghton quenchants. However, you should consult a Houghton expert for the right product for your application.

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