Boelube solid — solid cutting lubricant

A drilling lubricant cuts heat and stops chips welding to the bit. Boelube, made by Orelube, is the aerospace name most mechanics know. This page covers what it is, how it is used, and the step that is often missed: cleaning it off before sealant or paint.

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Boelube solid at a glance

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Boelube solid schematic
Schematic

Designation

ItemValue
DesignationBoelube solid
ClassChemicals
Typesolid cutting lubricant

In stock

Distributor sheetListed
Boelube Solid Lubricant 3 1/2 oz. 70200-403.5 oz · solid · 70200-40

As distributors list them, not a statement of what a specification allows.

As listed by the sellers

ItemValue
ProductBoelube solid white, 70200-40
Size3.5 oz
UseDrilling, tapping, reaming, milling, cutting, grinding, sawing (per the listing)
CleanupWater-based cleaners, isopropyl or denatured alcohol

The seller's statements, not a qualification.

Notes from the guide

  • Distributor and maker lists for Boelube; we did not read a full Orelube data sheet for every grade.
  • No feeds or speeds here.
  • Approvals are those listed on the 70307 sheet.

Where to buy

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Distributors coming soon.

Sources

  • Orelube, Boelube 70307 Blue (Medium) Lubricant Paste, technical data sheet — Aerospace approvals listed for drilling aluminium.
  • Boelube 70305 (distributor listing) — Paste: melt range 32 to 43 C, insoluble in water, VOC under 0.1 %. Distributor listing.
  • Orelube BOE Liquids product list v10 — Boelube Liquid usage about 1 oz per hour of machining.
  • FAA AC 43.13-1B CHG 1, Chapter 6 (corrosion control, safety precautions, finishes) — Pars. 6-90 (safety precautions), 6-134 to 6-136 (finish, conversion coat, 48 hour rule, fasteners), section 4 (corrosion preventive maintenance, MIL-C-16173 Grade 4); par. 5-63 (cleaner types).
  • Distributor listings — stock forms, sizes and listed facts, read 29 September 2026.
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.
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