Wet Wire Drawing Lubricants & Emulsions
Heavy-duty water-dispersible and emulsifiable synthetic lubricants formulated for continuous submerged and circulation wet wire drawing benches. Delivers superior hydrodynamic cooling, extreme pressure boundary protection, rapid metal fines settlement, and foam-free operation for drawing galvanized wire, high-carbon fine wire, bead wire, and mild steel wire.
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 | Amber to Translucent Emulsifiable Viscous Liquid Concentrate |
| Lubricant Base Chemistry | Water soluble synthetic soap and oil emulsion based |
| Maximum Continuous Drawing Speed | Up to 15 - 25 m/s on Submerged Multi-Cone Wet Drawing Machines |
| Suitable Substrates | Galvanized High/Low Carbon Wire, Tyre Bead Wire, Fine Stitching & Mesh Wire |
| Die Wear Protection | Significantly Extends Die Life |
| Standard Packaging | 200 KG Industrial Sealed Drums & 50 KG Industrial Carboys |
| Recommended Storage | Keep Stored Under Roof in Ambient Industrial Warehouse Away from Extreme Frost |
Shop-Floor Operational Guidance
Practical machine-setup recommendations from over three decades of on-site wire mill technical troubleshooting.
1. Sump Concentration & Emulsion Stability
Maintain bath concentration between 5% - 8% for galvanized wire and 8% - 12% for high-carbon fine wire. Use a handheld optical refractometer daily to monitor active solids and prevent under-lubrication.
2. Zinc Fines & Swarf Separation Dynamics
In galvanized wire redrawing, zinc particulate strips off rapidly. Our wet lubricant features selective coagulation chemistry that drops zinc fines to the tank bottom rather than holding them in abrasive suspension.
3. Foam Control in High-Pressure Spray Benches
Excessive foam starves submerged dies of actual lubricant, leading to sudden wire necking and breaks. Our formulation contains shear-stable defoamers that withstand continuous 3-5 bar pump recirculating nozzles.
4. Die Lifespan & Diamond / Carbide Protection
Formulated with extreme-pressure organo-metallic esters that maintain a cushioning boundary barrier on natural diamond, PCD, and tungsten carbide dies, cutting tooling replacement costs substantially.
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 What is the recommended operating concentration for wet wire drawing machines?
For low-carbon mild steel and galvanized wire, an operating concentration of 4% to 7% is standard. For high carbon spring wire and high-tensile bead wire reductions, we recommend maintaining 8% to 12% concentration.
help_outline How does this wet lubricant prevent bacterial rotting in mill sumps?
Our formulation is engineered with advanced industrial biostabilizers and pH buffers that resist anaerobic bacterial breakdown, foul odors, and fungal growth even during prolonged plant weekend shutdowns.
help_outline Can this lubricant be used on galvanized wire without stripping the zinc coating?
Yes. The formulation is pH-balanced and chemically passivated to protect the zinc layer, preventing peeling and maintaining bright uniform metallic zinc coverage on finished wire.
help_outline How can our plant get a trial sample for testing?
Contact our factory sales desk via WhatsApp (+91-9999818908). We supply trial drums and assist your plant engineers with initial sump titration and bath setup.