High-Speed Continuous Wire Drawing Lubricants (S-90)
Purpose-engineered dry drawing lubricant developed for modern high-velocity continuous multi-die wire drawing benches operating between 15 and 20+ meters per second. S-90 combines exceptional die-box fluidity with instant heat absorption, preventing die burn, powder channeling, and wire snapping across aggressive multi-pass reductions.
Direct supply from Ghaziabad plant with batch COA traceability, verified grain consistency, and 100% moisture protection.
Operational Technical Specifications
| Operational Metric | Engineering Specification & Behavioral Range |
|---|---|
| Physical Appearance / Form | Uniform Free-Flowing Micro-Granular Dry Powder |
| Lubricant Base Chemistry | Sodium based |
| Maximum Continuous Drawing Speed | 10 - 15 m/s on Multi-Block Continuous Machines |
| Suitable Substrates | High Carbon Steel, Medium Carbon, Spring Steel, Fastener Wire |
| Die Wear Protection | Significantly Extends Die Life |
| Standard Packaging | 50 KG Net Multi-Wall HDPE Moisture-Barrier Bags with Inner Sealed Liner |
| Recommended Storage | Keep Elevated on Pallets in Dry Ambient Warehouse Away from Moisture |
Shop-Floor Operational Guidance
Practical machine-setup recommendations from over three decades of on-site wire mill technical troubleshooting.
1. Anti-Tunneling Dynamics at High Line Speed
At line speeds exceeding 12-15 m/s, standard coarse powders get thrown aside by wire vibration, creating a hollow tunnel where the wire enters the die dry. S-90's calibrated micro-granules maintain continuous dynamic roll into the wire entry cone.
2. Friction Heat Dissipation Across Tandem Passes
Tandem passes without sufficient inter-die cooling generate cumulative heat that turns ordinary soap into gummy slag. S-90 provides a high-melting hydrodynamic barrier that sweeps through the die without glazing or adhering to the capstan.
3. Die Box Seal & Pressure Box Optimization
For pressurized die boxes, S-90 maintains fluid compaction under back-pressure, creating an ultra-dense hydrodynamic lubricating wedge that lowers drafting amperage and reduces capstan motor load by 8% to 12%.
4. Downstream Coating Compatibility
S-90 leaves a uniform, microscopically thin soap coat that does not interfere with inline copper coating on CO2 welding wire or downstream galvanizing flux baths, ensuring maximum bond strength and zero blister defects.
Request a 25kg Mill Trial Bag for Machine Testing
Validate lubricant pickup, die temperature moderation, and wire surface finish directly on your plant drawing blocks. Provide your wire grade, operating speed, and mill city for instant dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
help_outline How does S-90 prevent 'tunneling' in high-speed die boxes?
Tunneling happens when static powder forms a hollow cavity around high-speed traveling wire. S-90 utilizes balanced particle spherical morphology and anti-static surface treatments that ensure constant granular collapse toward the wire core, guaranteeing 100% lubricant uptake at speeds up to 20+ m/s.
help_outline Can S-90 be used on both low carbon and medium carbon wire drawing lines?
Yes. S-90 is specifically formulated for high-speed multi-pass lines processing low carbon mild steel (MS), binding wire, galvanized redrawing wire, and medium carbon steel grades.
help_outline Will switching to S-90 reduce our tungsten carbide die replacement frequency?
Yes. Because S-90 prevents dry-friction spikes and thermal shock inside the reduction cone, wire mills typically observe a 25% to 40% increase in total drawn tonnage per die set.
help_outline What is the MOQ and trial sample policy for S-90 High Speed Lubricant?
Commercial orders start at 500 KG (10 bags). For new mill qualification, Shri Ram Chemicals dispatches a 25kg Mill Trial Bag for machine verification on your high-speed blocks.