FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Producut (Pty) Ltd and MQL

Who Is Producut (Pty) Ltd?

Producut (Pty) Ltd is an industrial lubricants manufacturer & supplier situated in Pretoria, Gauteng. Established in 1990, Producut has grown to become the leading supplier of industrial metal cutting lubricants and automatic lubrication machines.

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When Was Producut (Pty) Ltd Founded?

Producut (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1990 by Mr Eben Du Plessis and was acquired by Ms Riëtte Herselman in 2013.

What Does MQL Stand For?

MQL stands for Minimum Quantity Lubrication

What Is MQL?

Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) is a technique used in manufacturing to precisely deliver very small amounts of lubricant directly to the tool-workpiece interface during machining processes. It’s a form of micro-lubrication that aims to achieve near-dry machining conditions.

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What Are The Benefits Of MQL?
  • Longer Tool Life
  • Less Downtime
  • Improved Product Finish
  • Less Electricity
  • No spent oil disposal costs
  • Less storage space is required for lube and spent oil
  • Clean production floor
  • Clean dry chips that are worth more
  • No Water
  • Huge Environmental and Health Benefits
What Is MQL Suitable For?
  • Aluminium Processing – All Sections
  • Steel Processing – Sawing of hollow sections
  • Stainless Steel Processing – Sawing of hollow sections
  • Yellow Metals (Brass & Copper) – All sections
  • Cast Iron – All Sections
What Are The General Uses Of MQL?
  • Sawing: Circular Saws – TCT & HSS
  • Band Saw Cutting
  • Punching
  • Milling
  • Scalping
  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Rotogrinding
  • Shredding
  • Automatic Chain Lubrication
  • Central Lubrication
  • Bearing Mist Lubrication
  • Bailing Chamber Lubrication
  • Briquetting Chamber Lubrication
  • Robotic Machining Operations
  • Mould Lubrication
  • CNC Machining
  • Pipe Bending
What Products Does Producut (Pty) Ltd Offer?
  • Specialised lubricants for the working of most metals: solids and profiles and hollow sections – hot and cold.
  • Machines for the application of metalworking lubricants to most metalworking machines: Sawing, pressing, forging, stamping, die casting, drilling, milling, turning etc.
  • Machines for the application of paints or marking inks in combination with eddy current, x-ray or other fault detection equipment, or to colour code and band mark tubes and other materials and products.
  • Centralised lubrication equipment for the automatic lubrication of multiple grease or oil points on production machines in a highly controlled and accurately monitored mode.
Is Producut (Pty) Ltd ISO Compliant?

Producut (Pty) Ltd is ISO 9001:2015 certified, audited by JC Auditors (JCA), a SANAS-accredited certification body. Our current certificate was issued 3 March 2026 and remains valid until 21 February 2027. We also maintain internal practices aligned with the ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards, though we no longer hold separate third-party certification for those two.