LUBRODAL F 318

Performance Features

• creates a transparent whitish film on the tools
• high wetting temperatures
• reduces friction and therefore operating power
• no build-up in dies
• prevents flaws and improves work-piece surfaces
• increases die operating life
• reduces temperature peaks on the die
• does not contain corrosive ingredients
• presents no health risks to operators, and does not damage machinery

Description

LUBRODAL F 318 is an effective, graphite-free, water miscible lubricant/release agent for dies and tools used in hot metalworking processes. LUBRODAL F 318 is supplied as a concentrate which must be thinned with tap water before use.

Method of application

LUBRODAL F 318, when used in the correct concenration, is a cost-effective die lubricant. The optimum proportions of lubricant to water should be determined in test runs.
The dilution ratio depends on:

• the shape, weight and material of the work pieces
• the forging cycle, contact time and the difficulty of the operation
• the required cooling effect

Guidelines for dilution:

• complicated pieces or difficult operations: 2 - 5 parts water, 1 part LUBRODAL F 318
• standard forging operations: 5 - 15 parts water, 1 part LUBRODAL F 318
• simple parts and high unit weights: 15 - 30 parts water, 1 part LUBRODAL F 318

Application

LUBRODAL F 318 can be applied using hand spray guns, static and automatic spraying equipment. To achieve an effective, even coverage, use a spray with an adjustable nozzle and adjust the air-liquid ratio. LUBRODAL F 318 is graphite-free and therefore does not leave graphite deposits which are often the cause of breakdowns in spraying equipment. This greatly reduces the amount of maintenance required for spraying equipment.