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32 MARCH 2016
T E CHNOLOG Y
New lubricants for phosphated steel tubes
CONDAT has used its 160 years of
expertise in the formulation of lubricants
to develop a comprehensive range of
products dedicated to the tube market.
The CondatUB product range covers
all tube processes and applications
such as hot and cold forming for tubes
and bars in rolled, drawn, formed
or extruded processes. It has been
designed to answer specific issues for
all metals and includes graphite and
ceramics dispersions, non-reactive and
reactive soaps, soluble lubricants, neat
oils and surface protection products.
Phosphate conversion treatment is often
used for carbon steel. It provides an
excellent corrosion protection, reduces
the friction coefficient at the interface and
thus facilitates the drawing processes.
As a consequence phosphated carbon
steel tubes are often used in applications
where the final dimensional and surface
quality compliance are of the utmost
importance (such as automotive parts,
hydraulic jacks and bearings).
To improve productivity and reduce
the number of drawing
passes, Condat has
developed specific
ranges of products.
These soaps react
with the phosphate
layer deposited on the
tube to create a chem-
ically bonded lubricant
film. This allows defor-
mation under optimum
conditions, increases
reduction possibilities,
and results in a perfect surface finish
even under severe conditions. According
to the desired deposit weight, the
diameter of the tubes and the severity
of the operation, Condat can provide the
right reactive soap.
The range of neat oils –CondatUBTFH
– is suited for direct drawing or drawing
after soaping operations. Due to their
specific formulation (high performance
based oil and additives) and extreme
pressure properties, they enable the
heaviest duty drawing operations
while minimising tool wear. Different
viscosity levels are available to respond
to different deformation requirements
and to allow optimal surface finish.
Promoting an eco-responsible policy,
Condat’s R&D department keeps in
touch with the latest regulations and
focuses on developing safer products
for people and the environment, without
compromising on performance.
Condat – France
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Condat has developed lubricants
for use in the tube market
AISI 303 / 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 309 / 310 / 310s / 321 and special alloys
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