Dykem DYM80696 Layout Fluids Bottle 930 mL Steel Red 12

The Dykem DYM80696 is a Dykem layout fluid in Steel Red, supplied in a 930 mL bottle, with a case pack of 12.

The colour choice is the practical specification here and it is not decoration. Steel Blue is the default layout fluid, but blue is a poor choice on some work — it disappears against certain surface finishes, against blue print lines, and under some shop lighting. Steel Red gives a second option so the scribed line contrasts sharply regardless of the material and the conditions. Shops that lay out on varied stock frequently keep both.

The mechanism is the same for either colour. The fluid coats bare metal in an opaque film; the scribe cuts through it and exposes bright metal beneath, turning a nearly invisible scratch into a brilliant line that stays legible while the part is machined.

The 930 mL bottle is the bulk format rather than an aerosol, and it changes how the product is used. A bottle is decanted or brushed, which suits a shop applying fluid to many parts, working on large surfaces, or dipping small components — and it costs considerably less per unit of coverage than aerosol. Aerosol is for spot work and portability; a bottle is for a bench.

Applications include machining layout, toolmaking, die and mould work, fabrication, sheet metal, and inspection marking.

Users include machinists, toolmakers, and fabrication shops.

Consult the manufacturer's SDS before use.

Brand

Dykem

SKU

DYM80696

Category

Metal Working

Weight

2.08 lbs

Dimensions

5.50 x 0.60 x 0.60

Price

$25.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.31 / 5.0