LUBRODAL F 318
Graphite-free, water-miscible die lubricant
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.
Industries
- Forging
- Metal processing
The information shown on this side is based on the experience and expertise of the FUCHS Group in the development and manufacture of lubricants and represents the current state of the art. The performance of our products can be influenced by a series of factors, especially the specific use, the method of application, the operational environment, component pretreatment, possible external contamination, etc. For this reason, universally valid statements about the function of our products are not possible. Our products must not be used in aircraft/spacecraft or parts thereof. This does not apply if the products can be removed again before the components are fitted in an aircraft/spacecraft. The information given here represents general, non-binding guidelines. No warranty expressed or implied is given concerning the properties of the product or its suitability for any given application. We therefore recommend that you consult a FUCHS Group application engineer to discuss application conditions and the performance criteria of the products before the products are used. It is the responsibility of the user to test the functional suitability of the products and to use them with the corresponding care. Our products are subject to continuous further development. We therefore retain the right to change our product range, the products, and their manufacturing processes as well as all details on this side at any time and without warning, provided that no customer-specific agreements exist that require otherwise.