EuroWire January 2018

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Complete range of lubricants fromTraxit

The emulsion EHD 8000 can be used for low to high carbon wires which are phosphated or galvanised. The precise ratio of saponified components to emulsified vegetable-based oils constitutes the key to this next-generation emulsion with its high cleaning capability and lubrication properties. The particular advantage of EHD 8000 is its microstability, which guarantees an extended lifetime of the bath with constant lubrication performance. ZEL 512 is a boron-free, non-reactive salt coating agent for low to high carbon wires. This coating agent contains polymers and other special additives to achieve short drying times, and the new process protection system (PPS). ZEL 503 is also a boron-free salt coating agent (PPS) for non-phosphated, patented cold heading wires. The wire is coated with ZEL503 inline and drawn with a skin pass. Due to the very hard coating layer (physical) and hardly soluble surface, ZEL 503 can be used as an alternative to inline phosphate coating. Traxit’s entire product range covers more than 300 universal products and tailor-made solutions for specific applications – not to mention a comprehensive range of services through a network of experienced technical advisors and international retail agencies. The company is committed to using the latest technology in order to satisfy the individual demands of its customers and the future demands of the wire drawing industry. Its research and development centre and global laboratories ensure high working standards and quality management. Its aim is to continuously improve its performance, employee qualifications, reliability and service quality, whilst ensuring a high level of integrity, team spirit, leadership and communication for the company at every step. Traxit International GmbH – Germany Website : www.traxit.com New plant in Ukraine Leoni has officially opened its second wiring systems production facility in Ukraine. The new plant in Kolomyia in Western Ukraine is not only a sign of the company’s growth, but also a major foreign investment in Ukraine’s economy. The Germany-based company considers the expansion of its capacities and the creation of thousands of new jobs to be a valuable contribution to the development of the Ukrainian labour market. “I am happy to open this plant in Kolomyia, which is a positive sign for both the expansion of our company and the development of the Ukrainian economy,” said Martin Stüttem, member of the board of directors of Leoni AG with responsibility for the wiring systems division (WSD), on the occasion of the inauguration ceremony. The president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, also expressed his recognition about the new location during his speech. The first part of the plant in Kolomyia was built in less than ten months. The location has a total production area of about 6,500m² and will expand up to 25,000m² by 2020. A total of 800 jobs have been created, increasing to 5,000 by 2021. Leoni AG –Germany Website : www.leoni.com

TRAXIT International offers the wire industry a complete range of dry lubricants, emulsions and coating agents for all applications. From its simple beginning in 1881 in Schwelm, Germany, Traxit has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of wire drawing lubricants around the world. From its production sites in Germany, China and USA, its lubricants are sent all over the world through its own companies, representatives or agents in more than 150 countries. One highlight is the new high-end sodium soap: SL 805. SL805 is a sodium soap with a high fat content and a boron compound below the level for labelling requirements. The company’s experience has shown that SL 805 can be used as a universal sodium soap for all wire diameters. Possible applications range from galvanised to phosphated wires and from low to high carbon wires. SL 805 is a low-dust product and shows a very low consumption. The moisture absorption is also reduced to a minimum. The new calcium-based dry lubricants of the “G Series” offer low-dust formation and reduced consumption throughout the entire drawing process in competitive conditions. EHD 550 has been developed especially for wet drawing of welding wires. This emulsion is based on natural modified raw materials, which guarantees a pressure-stable lubricating film, even at low concentrations. The biggest advantage with EHD 550 is the usage at the skin pass and also in multi draft wet drawing. Other benefits include high acid stability and resistance to any pollution from the pre-drawing.

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