Metal Forming Fluids
BECHEM is a leading worldwide producer of high performance special forming fluids and release agents for various forming processes. Apart from high quality wire drawing fluids, BECHEM also develops forming fluids for forging process, tube drawing process as well deep drawing and punching processes.
Extreme surface pressures and specific frictional forces are critical aspects that effect tool and work piece in a metal forming process. Knowledge of distribution of contact stresses and friction coefficients over the die surface is critical in formulating the right lubricant that has perform under demanding conditions.
BECHEM is a leading worldwide producer of high performance special forming fluids and release agents for various forming processes. Apart from high quality wire drawing fluids, BECHEM also develops forming fluids for forging process, tube drawing process as well deep drawing and punching processes.
Collaborating with end users machine and tool manufacturers, BECHEM has developed the next generation metal working fluids for the entire spectrum of metal working processes.
High performance special forming fluids
Aluminium Wire Drawing
The wire drawing lubricants of BECHEM Unopol and Berudraw series belong to the leading global brands in wire production and processing.
Tube Drawing
BECHEM has developed high performance lubricants for the severe operation of tube drawing process.
Benefits for your Application
Excellent surface finish, longer tool life, minimal consumption of coolants, cleaner machines and hazard free working environment are some of the desired parameters that directly affect cost per component and productivity levels in metal working processes. BECHEM’s range help customers achieve their productivity targets and much more,
Provides excellent lubricity
- Ensures 10-15% increase in die life
- Less wire breakage, excellent surface finish
- Less foaming reduces spillage thereby improving working condition
- Built-in antioxidants restricts blackening
Low make up quantities
- 0.15 to 0.4 Kg per ton for drawing processes
Bio-stable
- Enhanced emulsion stability resulting in savings of unto 50-100% on initial fills
- Service life of up-to 24-48 months
Good Filter ability
- Longer sump life
Recommended Application
Cold forming oils
→ Punching and blanking process
→ Deep drawing oils
→ Universal cold cleaning agents
Tube drawing oils
→ Forming of tubes, hollow profiles and round bars
→ Pilger rolling
Wire drawing lubricants
→ Rod breakdown
→ Medium and fine wire drawing process
Our Expertise
BECHEM’s Unopol and Berudraw range are globally sought after lubricants for wire drawing processes of Copper and Aluminium alloys. These advanced lubricants provide superior lubricity ensuring excellent surface finish for drawn wires. The dynamic additive package extends the service life of the lubricant and drawing die as well.
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