FUCHS Lubricants Co., which the company describes as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, will showcase its metal forming expertise at FABTECH, taking place October 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth C2744, the FUCHS team will feature synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants designed to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and address increasingly challenging production requirements.
The company notes that advanced high-strength steels and increasingly complex part designs are creating new forming challenges, making lubricant selection an important factor in process reliability. FUCHS offers a portfolio of forming lubricants and technical support intended to help manufacturers address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes. Three featured products will demonstrate solutions for a range of forming conditions.
Featured Forming Lubricants
- ECO DRAW HVE1 is a water-miscible synthetic lubricant for light to heavy-duty metal forming. According to FUCHS, it has been tested and approved by OEMs for parts entering body-in-white paint systems, per the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer properties are said to help reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The fluid provides in-process corrosion protection, is typically weldable without prior washing and produces no smoke during welding, and it is easily removed in most wash systems, often allowing reduced cleaner usage at lower temperatures.
- RENOFORM OS 7802 is a chlorine-free, water-miscible lubricant for medium to heavy-duty applications, including severe drawing and stamping on ferrous substrates. Lubricity and extreme-pressure additives are designed to protect tooling and components under high friction and heat, while enhanced corrosion inhibitors support in-process and storage protection. Designed to resist microbial growth, the fluid supports longer sump life in recirculating systems and can replace many highly chlorinated products.
- RENOFORM FB 6884 is a highly chlorinated straight-oil lubricant for heavy to extreme-duty forming, including high-severity fine blanking and punching on heavy-gauge steel. Its extreme-pressure performance is intended to enhance metal flow, extend tool life and produce smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives provide consistent tooling protection, while mid-range viscosity supports easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
The three products span water-miscible and straight-oil chemistries and are positioned for different forming severities, from light-duty operations to high-severity fine blanking and punching on heavy-gauge steel. According to the company, they are supported by its broader forming lubricant portfolio and technical support.