is oil used in hot- and cold-rolling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to facilitate feed of the metal between the work rolls, improve the plastic deformation of the metal, conduct heat from the metal, and extend the life of the work rolls. Because of the pressures involved, a rolling oil may be compounded (see compounded oil) or contain EP additives. In hot rolling, the oil may also be emulsifiable (see emulsion).

Rolling oils have  water dispersible cold rolling oil composition for aluminum and aluminum-containing alloys comprising (a) one or more lube oil components selected from mineral oils, higher fatty alcohols, higher fatty esters and higher fatty acids, and (b) a specific water soluble cationic or amphoteric polymer compound. The composition provides a cold rolling lubricant which possesses excellent cooling capability, rolling lubricity and circulation stability, and can be readily controlled in operation.

Also see rolling oil.