Chesterton 388 Synthetic Tapping Fluid
Safe, pure synthetic formula for machining operations.

Overview
Features
- Excellent Lubricity
- Extends tool life
- Corrosion inhibited
- Superior heat dissipation
- Does not smoke, fume, or mist
- Non-flammable
- Biodegradable
Description
The Chesterton 388 Synthetic Tapping Fluid is a safe, pure synthetic formula for machining operations at high speed and feed rates, as well as manual or automatic single-shot cutting tools applications. It provides the industrial performance of conventional petroleum and solvent based fluids while eliminating the hazards normally associated with these traditional products. The synthetic lubrication combines with maximum heat dissipation capability at the shear plane, extending tool life and keeping taps cool.
Applications:
- Tapping
- Boring
- Reaming
- Threading
- Drilling
- Milling
- Mist
- Threads and Hydraulic Fitting
Documents
Spec Sheets
- Chesterton 388 Synthetic Tapping Fluid Datasheet (English) (1.8 MB)
- Chesterton 388 Synthetic Tapping Fluid Datasheet (Spanish) (201 KB)
MSDS
- Chesterton 388 Synthetic Tapping Fluid Safety Datasheet (English) (203 KB)
- Chesterton 388 Synthetic Tapping Fluid Safety Datasheet (Spanish) (214 KB)
Links
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