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Why the Wire Industry Demanded the Next Generation of Copper Wire Drawing Lubricants
How Lubricool™ 960 Sets a New Standard in Copper Wire Drawing Lubrication for a Leading European Wire Producer
A solution is only as good as the results it provides… Luckily, Lubricool™ 960 has already excelled during initial case studies, offering manufacturers some truly game changing results.
During a recently conducted product trial at a leading bimetallic manufacturer in the UK, Lubricool™ delivered the following key results:
Here’s what Lubricool™ 960 achieved:
- 58% reduction in antifoam addition rate
- 76% decrease in die replacement rate
- 75% reduction in wire break rates
- 100% reduction in fungicide, completely eliminating fungicide during fill life
- 58% reduction in biocide addition rate
- 20% increase in fill life
Lubricool™ 960
The Next Generation of Copper Wire Drawing Lubrication at a Glance
Features and Benefits
- Sustainability at its core: Mineral oil–free formulation supports cleaner production, easier waste management, and improved operator and environmental safety.
- Optimal lubrication: Protects tooling and ensures an exceptional surface finish.
- Superior cooling: Provides exceptional heat dissipation to keep dies and wire cool, reducing wear and improving process efficiency.
- Excellent copper soap resistance: Minimises build-up for smoother operation and longer tool life.
- Machine cleanliness: Maintains clean machinery and excellent bacterial resistance.
Lubrication That Stays Ahead of the Competition for Modern Wire Drawing Machines
Lubricool™ 960 offers superior cleanliness, detergency, and copper contamination resistance, compared to industry standard lubricants.
How Does Lubricool™ 960 Compare to the Competition?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Lubricool™ 960 a more sustainable lubricant
Sustainability is at the core of Lubricool 960. Developed to help manufacturers reduce environmental impact, it offers a fully synthetic, mineral oil-free solution for modern wire drawing operations. By eliminating mineral oil, Lubricool 960 supports cleaner production, easier waste management, and improved operator and environmental safety - without compromising performance.
Why is Lubricool™ 960 the next generation of copper wire drawing lubrication?
As demands for higher production output and efficiency increase for wire manufacturers, the demand on lubricant performance also increases. Lubricool™ 960 has been designed as a next generation solution for copper wire drawing with increased sump life, decreased lubricant reactivity and reduced downtime. Plus, Lubricool™ 960 reduces energy consumption, making Lubricool 960 our most sustainable product to date.
What makes Lubricool 960™ different to Lubricool 318?
Lubricool™ 960 has been formulated with enhanced cleanliness and improved emulsification properties. This ensures a reduction in the formation of copper deposits, maximised sump life and improved stability. In short, it offers the same great quality of our previous generation, just better!
Can Lubricool™ 960 only be used for copper wire drawing?
In short, no. Lubricool™ 960 can be used for all non-ferrous wire drawing, whether that is single wire or multiwire drawing applications. For more information regarding this, please contact us, and we'd be happy to chat further.
How can I purchase Lubricool™ 960?
You can purchase Lubricool™ 960 by speaking to our sales team here. Our expert advisors will be able to recommend the best product and support you throughout the sales process and continued after-sales support.
Where is Lubricool™ 960 available?
Globally! Metalube operate a truly global business with products manufactured at our UK headquarters. We operate across the world with offices in Europe, the Middle East, India, Brazil, China and South East Asia.
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