Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton, the global leader in industrial process fluids, launched three new hardware within its QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE platform, significantly expanding the company’s portfolio of automated fluid management solutions. The new QH FLUIDCONTROL XMS 100 & 200 systems deliver automated monitoring and control of fluid parameters with accuracy that far exceeds traditional hardware, while the QH FLUIDMONITOR GQ provides precision monitoring for demanding grinding applications. This hardware is designed to enhance operations across the metals, automotive, aerospace, defense, and general manufacturing industries, delivering unprecedented fluid management while significantly reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
The QH FLUIDCONTROL XMS 200 system utilizes advanced spectroscopy-based sensor technology. More accurate than traditional sensor technology, it measures direct carbon content of water-dilutable fluids and offers a new indicator of “Fluid Health”, important for predicting when a fluid is nearing its useful life. QH FLUIDCONTROL XMS 100 delivers similar continuous, automated monitoring and control capability using traditional sensor technology. Both units are ideal for operations with centralized or non-centralized, multi-sump fluid systems. Use of these systems eliminates the need for manual sampling and laboratory analysis, improves labor efficiency, and reduces EHS risks while also providing real-time data and immediate actionable insights.
QH FLUIDMONITOR GQ introduces a durable 3-in-1 sensor specifically engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of grinding applications utilizing fast-flowing, abrasive media. When used in conjunction with QH Grindaix Nozzles, the system ensures precise coolant delivery at exactly the right time, right speed, and right quantity, minimizing fluid consumption and waste while reducing maintenance requirements.
“These innovative solutions represent a significant leap forward in more accurate and more flexible options for automating fluid management,” says Nozi Hamidi, Global Strategy Director, Fluid Intelligence at Quaker Houghton. “Our customers are facing increasing pressure to optimize operations, reduce total costs, and meet sustainability goals. The QH FLUIDCONTROL XMS series and QH FLUIDMONITOR GQ directly address these challenges by providing real-time intelligence that transforms how manufacturers manage their fluid systems.”
All three technologies integrate seamlessly with QH FLUIDTREND software, providing manufacturers with real-time data and alerts, analytics, and actionable insights. This connectivity enables predictive maintenance strategies and supports continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The Quaker Houghton QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE automated fluid management platform will become essential for maintaining competitive advantage as manufacturers face growing pressure to optimize operations while meeting stringent environmental regulations.