DRAFIL Wire Drawing Paste
DRAFIL Wire Drawing Paste is a premium water-dispersible semi-solid drawing compound formulated for wet wire drawing systems, open die troughs, capstan lubrication, and circulating wet drafting units. Formulated to provide extreme-pressure boundary lubricity, prevent wire surface scratching, flush metallic fines from die cones, and wash off cleanly prior to in-line galvanizing or annealing.
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 | Smooth, Homogeneous Amber to Light Brown Semi-Solid Paste |
| Lubricant Base Chemistry | Water-dispersible fatty acid soap and synthetic paste based |
| Maximum Continuous Drawing Speed | Up to 8 - 15 m/s on Continuous Trough & Immersion Benches |
| Suitable Substrates | G.I. Wire Redrawing, High Carbon Fine Wire, Mild Steel Wire, Stitching Wire |
| Die Wear Protection | Significantly Extends Die Life |
| Standard Packaging | 200 KG Industrial Drums (Open-Top with Tamper-Proof Locking Clamp) |
| Recommended Storage | Keep Stored Under Roof in Ambient Industrial Warehouse Away from Moisture |
Shop-Floor Operational Guidance
Practical machine-setup recommendations from over three decades of on-site wire mill technical troubleshooting.
1. Direct Trough Application vs. Sump Emulsion
DRAFIL paste can be applied neat into open die boxes or pre-diluted with warm water (1:5 to 1:10 ratio) to recharge recirculating wet drawing sumps, offering immense flexibility across various machine architectures.
2. Eliminating Wire Scratching & Galling
When drafting fine wire at high speeds, metal pickups inside the die cone cause scratch lines that ruin wire tensile uniformity. DRAFIL's high-tack boundary film cushions the reduction zone and continuously flushes fines.
3. Capstan Grooving & Block Wear Prevention
High wire tension against machine drawing capstans can wear deep grooves into hard-chromed steel capstans. DRAFIL leaves a protective micro-film that drastically minimizes abrasive capstan wear.
4. Flawless Downstream Surface Finishing
Because DRAFIL utilizes water-dispersible synthetic soaps, drawn wire emerges with a clean, light surface that dissolves rapidly in degreasing or rinsing baths, leaving zero carbon residue during furnace annealing.
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 DRAFIL Wire Drawing Paste primarily used for?
DRAFIL Paste is designed for wet wire drawing machines, die immersion troughs, and wet bench capstans processing galvanized wire, high carbon fine wire, and low carbon steel wire where high surface finish and die protection are required.
help_outline How is DRAFIL Paste applied on the machine floor?
It can be applied as a neat paste directly in the die box or diluted with process water into a rich cooling emulsion for circulating sump systems. Plant technicians can adjust paste concentration based on draft severity.
help_outline Does DRAFIL Paste leave gummy deposits inside the die boxes or sump tanks?
No. DRAFIL is engineered with water-dispersible soaps that prevent polymer gumming or sludge formation, keeping pipelines, nozzles, and die troughs clean.
help_outline What is the packaging unit and how do I request a trial pail?
Standard supply is in 200 KG industrial drums with secure clamp rings. For plant qualification, we dispatch 25 KG trial pails via our Ghaziabad sales desk (+91-9999818908).