A methodology for lubricant selection in cold drawing/rolling of wires, bars and tubes

The best way to find the most appropriate lubricant for the customer’s application is to visit the workshop and analyze the various process parameters such as metal to be drawn/rolled, surface preparation, die section, number of dies, drawing speed and final application. 

This is CONDAT's methodology, which enables the selection of a lubricant with a chemistry to complement the application, meaning adherence, fat content, grain size & form, thermal profile and additives of the lubricant are optimized.

The main objective is to reduce the customer’s global costs. By perfectly matching the lubricant to the process, lubricant consumption can be decreased, whilst at the same time maintaining or increasing drawing speed and die duration.

CONDAT’s specific methodology for lubricant selection is applicable for all types of dry drawing lubricants whether pure calcium soap based lubricants, pure sodium soap based lubricants or indeed a mixture of soap types. It is also appropriate for all types of wire preparation and applications, from mechanically descaled low carbon steel wire used for nail production through to acid pickled and coated high carbon wire used for steelcord production. It has also given increased efficiency for stainless steel wire drawing.

Premium lubricants and more

Thanks to its more than 160 years of experience, CONDAT has positioned its offer on premium lubricants, so in addition to the reduction of lubricant consumption CONDAT lubricants are also high performing, enabling customers to work at very high speed whilst reducing wire breaks.

CONDAT is committed to supplying the safest possible products. Its R&D laboratory develops products to limit the potential risk to operators and the environment. The CONDAT range includes high performing Borax and TiO2 free lubricants.

AT WIRE SOUTHEAST ASIA

Dust in the workshop is an important issue, especially in humid working conditions experienced in some parts of Asia.
At wire Southeast Asia in Bangkok (September 17-19, 2019), CONDAT will highlight its solutions for limiting dust generation in drawing workshops, such as the use of soap pellets instead of powders. Thanks to the support of its local distributor in Thailand and India, CONDAT is pleased to offer a responsive service with local stock and efficient delivery.
Stand no. K08

AT WIRE SOUTH AMERICA

At wire South America in Sao Paolo (October 1-3, 2019), CONDAT will present new products of easy to use wet drawing lubricants which offer high bath lifetime coupled with low foam and simple bath management.
Always concerned about the responsiveness of its service, customers and partners can rely on CONDAT DO BRASIL located in Bom Jesus Dos Perdoes with a dedicated team of wire drawing experts.
Booth no. 513



You can also contact the CONDAT team at [email protected]