Challenging the Status Quo Since 2005
Local on a global scale
At the heart of understanding customer needs is a local relationship. These relationships ensure customer satisfaction and provide real-time feedback for product development. Constant innovation and servant leadership are two keys to our success. Our employees are empowered to leverage their experience and expertise to support customers. We are passionate about performance and strive to find solutions to the most demanding challenges. Whether it’s in the lab, or in front of your machine, the QualiChem Advantage is our commitment to making your workplace more profitable and effective for you and your customers.
Proven Success in Real-Life Applications
QualiChem, Inc. Receives Approval from Transor Filter USA for Use of XTREME GRIND TS
QualiChem, Inc. is pleased to announce that as of February 7, 2022, Transor Filter USA has approved QualiChem's XTREME GRIND TS for use in their premium filtration systems. "XTREME GRIND TS is our go-to fluid for grinding of tungsten carbide and other tooling...
Cutting Tool Manufacturing | XTREME GRIND TS
XTREME GRIND TS outperformed the competition and delivered a cost savings of up to 50%. Our GTL grinding oil runs exceptionally clean, making it well-suited for this manufacturer's 22 Transor one-micron filtration systems. The Challenge This custom tool manufacturer...
Employee Spotlight: Josh Miller, Product Development Chemist
On any given day, you can find a team of formulation chemists working diligently “on the bench” at our laboratory in Salem, Va., laser-focused on quality control and product development testing. One of those metalworking fluids experts is Josh Miller, Senior...
QualiChem, Inc. Receives Expanded Approval from Boeing for Use of XTREME CUT 250C and XTREME CUT 290
QualiChem, Inc. is pleased to announce that as of February 22, 2021, our XTREME CUT 250C and XTREME CUT 290 now have approval for Boeing’s usage areas 1-4, per BAC 5008. These products were previously approved in 2010 for usage areas 5 and 6. “We’re proud...
XTREME Premium Product Line Offers Cutting Edge Metalworking Performance
At QualiChem, your priorities are OUR priorities. We deliver fluid technology that maximizes your productivity in ways relevant to you. Our metalworking fluids and technical support keep pace with the demands created by machine tool and cutting tool evolution....
Aerospace | XTREME CUT 290
In addition to eliminating foam and subsequent downtime, XTREME CUT 290 reduced coolant usage, which would save the manufacturer 49% in annual coolant cost.The Challenge This manufacturer is a subsidiary of a global supplier of ball screws, safety rods, and gears to...
Products: Passionate About Performance
- Coolants
- Straight Oils
- Cleaners
- Corrosion Preventatives
- Metal Forming Fluids
- Additives & Specialty Fluids
We produce a full range of water-dilutable cutting and grinding fluids for a wide range of operations, from light-duty grinding to the most extreme cutting operations. Each coolant delivers the optimal combination of characteristics needed in those operations, from reducing friction and wear, to controlling foam, corrosion, biology, stability, and cleanliness.
Products Include:
- EQO-PURE – Natural & Synthetic Vegetable-Based
- XTREME CUT – Semi-Synthetics
- XTREME COOL – Full Solution Synthetics
- XTREME GRIND – Grinding Synthetics
- XTREME MAG – Magnesium Machining Fluids
- CARB GRIND – Carbide Grinding Fluids
- Q-COOL – Synthetics
- Q-CUT – Semi-Synthetics
- Q-GRIND – Grinding Synthetics
- Q-SOL – Soluble Oils
QualiChem blends a complete line of straight oils for Swiss-Style machines, tool grinders, general machining and turning, honing, broaching, EDM, and many other applications. Included in this range is our pioneering use of natural gas derived GTL (gas-to-liquid) oils for safer, cleaner, less volatile, and more stable products for your facility.
Products Include:
- Vegetable and GTL based:
- EQO-MAX – Turning & Machining Oils
- EQO-GRIND –Grinding Oils
- EQO-HONE –Honing Oils
- EQO-MIST – MQL
- GTL and Mineral Oil based:
- XTREME CUT – Turning & Machining Oils
- XTREME DRILL – Deep Hole & Gun Drilling Oils
- XTREME GRIND – Grinding Oils
- XTREME HONE – Honing Oils
- XTREME BROACH – Broaching (Vertical & Horizontal)
- MET-CUT – Turning & Machining Oils
- MET-DRILL – Deep Hole & Gun Drilling Oils
QualiChem’s cleaners provide solutions for a wide variety of applications, including spray wash, ultrasonic, vibratory, immersion, acid, floor, general maintenance, and machine tools. Whether you are removing light rust or baked-on residues, we provide options for all levels of cleaning power.
Products Include:
- MET-KLEEN – Alkaline Cleaners
- Q-BRITE – Acid Cleaners
- RUST KLEEN – Rust Removers
- CITRUS CUTTER – Floor & Maintenance Cleaner
- TUFF CUT – Floor & Maintenance Cleaner
- EQO-KLEEN – Machine Tool Cleaner
- BIOSOLV – Non-Petroleum Solvent Cleaners
- CITRA-SOLV – Natural Solvent-Based Cleaners
- ULTRA SOLV – Solvent Cleaners
Our corrosion preventatives meet your needs for indoor, outdoor, or in-process protection from rust and other forms of corrosion. We offer surface protection products designed for the duration, storage conditions, preferred film types, and regulatory constraints that define your application.
Products Include:
- Q-GUARD – Water-Based Synthetic
- Q-KOAT – Oil-Based
- Q-SHIELD – Solvent-Based
- SOL-KOAT – Water-Based Emulsion
Our metal forming fluids include straight oils, soluble oils, and synthetic oils designed to meet a variety of demands in the metal forming market. QualiChem has products for tube mills, wire drawing, progressive and transfer stamping, fine blanking, heading, rifling, bending, and many other forming operations.
Products Include:
- Q-TUBE – Tube Mill Fluids
- AQUA FORM – Water-Based Drawing & Forming
- AQUA DRAW – Wire Drawing, Water Dilutable
- MET-FORM – Oil-Based Drawing and Forming
We offer additives and other specialty products for a wide variety of process fluid and shop maintenance needs.
Products Include:
- Foam Control and Suppression
- Bactericides and Fungicides
- Corrosion Protection Additives
- De-Scaling Agents
- pH Adjusters
- Lubricity Enhancers
- Water Softening
Increased Tool Life
Our metalworking fluids keep your tools running longer.
Superior Surface Finishes
Creating our products to make your parts shine.
Faster Cycle Times
Helping you make time by running your tools faster.
Reduced Coolant Usage
Coolants that stay in the machine so money stays in your pocket.
Improved Health and Safety
We design our products with your employee’s health in mind.
Exceptional Fluid Aesthetics
With excellent cleanliness, low odor, and low residue, you’re buying more than fluid.