Parallax Technology, Inc.

We manufacture, sell and service CO2 lasers.

Some CO2 lasers use Fluorinated fluids as coolant. The 3M Fluorinated fluids offered in this page are provided as a service to our customers.
Last update : October 2011


3M Fluorinert FC-770 and FC-40: Coolant for lasers
(FC770 and FC40)
Other FC's

-- These are inert coolants for various electronic and high voltage applications. See table of properties.

-- We maintain a small quantity on hand. For prices please see below or inquire at contact us .

*** VERY IMPORTANT ***
Some web sites are selling these fluids at low prices. Those are 'used fluid' that 'large users' need to 'dispose of' properly but it finds its way to the Internet. 'Used Fluorinert' is NOT to be used in Laser tubes or any other application that needs these fluids because of their unique properties. Low prices are ok but KNOW what you are buying because you don't want to destroy the equipment.

-- Physical Properties of FC-770 and FC-40.

-- Material Safety Data Sheet : FC-770 MSDS, FC-40 MSDS.

Most of you are familiar with the coolant in your lasers (FC-40 or FC-770). For those of you who are not familiar with it, this is the short version description or you can go directly to price .

Some laser manufacturers (like Lumenis) recommend Fluorinert FC-770, a specialty fluid from 3M, as coolant for their laser tubes. It is a colorless, odorless liquid (just like water) and if you get some of it on your fingers, it is harmless (just wash your hands with water, according to 3M).

Here is the description from 3M web site:

- Heat Transfer Fluids :
The wide liquid range of Fluorinert liquid FC-770 (-127°C to 95°C) make them ideal for use in automated test equipment (ATE) and other semiconductor process equipment. Its high dielectric strength means it will not damage electronic equipment or semiconductor wafers, chips or packages in the event of a leak or other failure. In addition, FC-40 and FC-770 liquid are chemically stable, nonflammable and non-toxic.

When you remove for service and re-install a Sharplan laser tube, some of the FC-770 fluid gets spilled and is lost. Most of you need 'a little' to 'top off' the reservoir, often less than 'a cup full'.

3M sells Fluorinert liquids by the Kilo (kg). The smallest container supplied by 3M is 5 kg ( =11 lbs). Next size up is 20 kg ( =44 lbs).

However this stuff is not cheap, so you better first figure out how much you need.

Either of Fluorinert FC-40 or FC-770 are about 2 times heavier than water and here is some rough calculations for converting 'kilograms' of FC-40 /FC-770 liquid into 'Liters or Quarts':

First remember that ;

1 Liter =1000 cc = approx. 1 Quart ( to be exact 1Qrt = 946 cc)

1 Liter of water = 1 kg =2.2 lbs but these fluids are 2 times heavier than water, therefore;

1 Liter of FC-770 ~ 2 kg ~ 4.4 lbs

1/4 Liter of FC770 = 250 cc ~ 1/2 kg ~ 1.1 lbs

To get a feel for 1/4 Liter = 250 cc volume, consider that
1 Cup is 8 Oz = 236.5 cc.
So 1/4 litter is approximately 1 cup.

Or, in the US, a can of Coke is 12 Oz (355 cc or 1.5 cup). But if you live somewhere else, a can of Coke may be 10 Oz or 8 Oz ( ~250 cc).

You can purchase small quantities of 3M Fluorinert FC-770 or FC-40 from us as listed below.

Prices are prepaid and all sizes are available from stock unless otherwise noted.

VISA, MasterCard $1,000 MAX. Paypal no Max. To order, call or e-mail.

ALL FLUORINERT SALES ARE FINAL

Not Returnable and Non-Refundable after it leaves our premises.


Only certain devices use Fluorinert for coolant. If you are not sure, please don't order it.

Note to Laser Technicians : Don't let this fluid drip. It costs like Gold!  
 

3M announces Fluorinert price increase Feb. 01, 2011 approx 7%
3M announces Fluorinert price increase Oct. 17, 2011 approx 9%
Below prices are effective Oct. 17, 2011.
3M Fluorinert FC-40 FC-770 shipping wt
250 cc ~ 1/2 kg
In stock
$212 $180 3 lbs. dim.
500 cc ~ 1 kg
In stock
$321 $282 4 lbs
1000 cc ~ 2 kg
In stock
$537 $440 5 lbs
3/4 gallon=5 kg =11 lbs In stock In stock 14 lbs
3 gallon =20 kg =44 lbs 5 days 5 days 52 lbs
Notes: Other 3M Fluorinated products:
FC-43, FC-70, FC-84, FC-3283 in 5 kg and 20 kg containers,
FC-72 in 1 and 5 gallon containers,
FC-3284 in 3/4 and 5 gallon containers ONLY.

We also supply :

3M Novec 649 in 1 gallon ~11 lbs and 3.44 gallon ~38 lbs container. Delivery is 3-4 weeks.

3M Novec HFE-7100 in 1 gallon ~12 lbs and 3.25 gallon ~33 lbs container. Delivery is 2-3 weeks.

We ship same day IF your order comes in by 11 am Eastern time.
Sorry we do NOT have FedEx Ground pick up at this location.

To calculate shipping cost,
please go to UPS or FedEx web site.
We are at Zip Code 02453.
Weights are listed above.
For size, just enter 11 x 6 x 6 inch (actual weight is greater than dimensional weight).

This is an expensive product. We recommend you ' insure for value '.


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