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May 2014
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The PWC-S system performs wire cleaning and polishing in-line with wire drawing
machine at 6 to 12m/s (1,200 to 2,400ft/min). The cleanliness obtained permits wire
direct brass coating, copper coating, and wire cleaning prior to heat treatment and
coating applications including patenting, annealing, painting, plastic coating, etc.
The PWC-S wire cleaning system incorporates new technology
which enables normal plant water to be converted into a unique
multi-action high pressure wetting/displace/flush cleaning liquid
used to clean drawn wire at high-speed, providing a smooth and
glossy wire finish in plating quality.
The PWC-S system effectively removes lubricant residue from
the base material and is recommended for cleaning applications
with wires drawn
upon severe con-
ditions resulting in
increased heat and
burned
lubricant
tightly bound to the
wire
surface
and
embedded in micro
cavities. The system
can be used with an
emulsion including a
new rust preventive
additive
diluted
at 3 to 5 per cent
concentration.
The system provides the ultimate combination of simplicity and
effectiveness: acid-free, caustic-free, without ultrasonic, without
chemicals, hermetically sealed zero-emission system, no fumes
and no foam.
Economical and environmentally friendly, the system provides
significant process savings in the production of clean wire.
The PWC-S unit is compact and can be easily installed on the
finishing/last block of a wire dry drawing machine.
Decalub – France
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Metalube has launched a new range
of lubricants and rust preventatives for
the roll forming, cutting and pressing of
metallic parts. The new range comprises
three product groups:
Cool-Tek™: water dilutable concentrates
for lubrication during forming and cutting
processes.
Cool-Tek products provide optimum
lubrication and cleanliness that extends
roll/tool life whilst providing outstanding
surface finish. The range has excellent
fines handling and settling, along with
outstanding corrosion protection.
Meta-Shield™:
solvent-based
rust
preventatives that provide up to 24
months protection for bundled sections
and parts. Meta-Shield products deposit
a self-healing residual film, offering
protection against accidental contact.
Sol-Tek™:
solvent-based
lubricants
that evaporate after use, leaving clean,
moisture-free
sections
and
parts.
This negates the need for cleaning or
subsequent treatment.
Metalube’s
Wayne
Thornhill,
who
developed the new range, said: “We are
very excited about our new product line.
These products have been tailor-made
for the roll forming of ferrous and
non-ferrous metals including galvanised
steel.
“The
Meta-Shield
range
of
rust
preventatives are designed to be used in
conjunction with the Cool-Tek products.
This combination offers impeccable
protection on the internal bore and
external surfaces of tubes and sections.
“Our Sol-Tek products are evaporative
in nature; this eliminates water from
the forming process reducing the risk
of corrosion, particularly on galvanised
parts.”
Metalube Ltd – UK
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New lubricants range is launched
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A new range of preventatives for roll forming,
cutting and processing
Wire cleaning for plating quality
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Wire cleaning by PWC-S system
