EOW May 2014

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New lubricants range is launched

developed the new range, said: “We are very excited about our new product line. These products have been tailor-made for the roll forming of ferrous and non-ferrous metals including galvanised steel. rust preventatives are designed to be used in conjunction with the Cool-Tek products. This combination offers impeccable protection on the internal bore and external surfaces of tubes and sections. “Our Sol-Tek products are evaporative in nature; this eliminates water from the forming process reducing the risk of corrosion, particularly on galvanised parts.” Metalube Ltd – UK Website : www.metalube.co.uk “The Meta-Shield range of

Metalube has launched a new range of lubricants and rust preventatives for the roll forming, cutting and pressing of metallic parts. The new range comprises three product groups: Cool-Tek™: water dilutable concentrates for lubrication during forming and cutting processes. Cool-Tek products provide optimum lubrication and cleanliness that extends roll/tool life whilst providing outstanding surface finish. The range has excellent fines handling and settling, along with outstanding corrosion protection. rust preventatives that provide up to 24 months protection for bundled sections and parts. Meta-Shield products deposit a self-healing residual film, offering protection against accidental contact. lubricants that evaporate after use, leaving clean, moisture-free sections and parts. This negates the need for cleaning or subsequent treatment. Meta-Shield™: solvent-based Sol-Tek™: solvent-based

▲ ▲ A new range of preventatives for roll forming, cutting and processing

Wire cleaning for plating quality Advertorial on behalf of Decalub

The PWC-S system performs wire cleaning and polishing in-line with wire drawing machine at 6 to 12m/s (1,200 to 2,400ft/min). The cleanliness obtained permits wire direct brass coating, copper coating, and wire cleaning prior to heat treatment and coating applications including patenting, annealing, painting, plastic coating, etc.

Metalube’s

Wayne

Thornhill,

who

The PWC-S wire cleaning system incorporates new technology which enables normal plant water to be converted into a unique multi-action high pressure wetting/displace/flush cleaning liquid used to clean drawn wire at high-speed, providing a smooth and glossy wire finish in plating quality.

The PWC-S system effectively removes lubricant residue from the base material and is recommended for cleaning applications

with wires drawn upon severe con- ditions resulting in increased heat and burned lubricant tightly bound to the wire surface and embedded in micro cavities. The system can be used with an emulsion including a new rust preventive additive diluted at 3 to 5 per cent concentration.

▲ ▲ Wire cleaning by PWC-S system

The system provides the ultimate combination of simplicity and effectiveness: acid-free, caustic-free, without ultrasonic, without chemicals, hermetically sealed zero-emission system, no fumes and no foam. Economical and environmentally friendly, the system provides significant process savings in the production of clean wire. The PWC-S unit is compact and can be easily installed on the finishing/last block of a wire dry drawing machine.

Decalub – France

Email : info@decalub.com

Website : www.decalub.com

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