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Feature
Die drawing & lubricants
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Dies and
lubricants –
an important
choice
The selection of proper dies and
lubricants are two of the most important
and essential requirements for wire
drawing applications. This affects
not only the quality, but also helps in
reducing cost of drawing in terms of
maintenance and the cost of drawing
by increasing die life and reducing
lubricants consumption.
Kay Pee Dies, established in 1968,
produces tungsten carbide dies for wire,
bar tube drawing, cold heading extrusion
and special applications.
The company serves customers from
India, South East Asia, Nepal, the Middle
East and Africa. Since 2008 it has worked
as an exclusive agent for Pan Chemicals
SpA, Italy, for distribution and sale of its
wire drawing lubricants.
Kay Pee Dies – India
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With over 150 years of continuous
operation and thanks to international
structures and technical know-how,
Condat’s lubricant range is recognised as
a global reference for the wire drawing
industry.
The company offers the most extensive
and comprehensive range of lubricants
for the industry, including:
• Vicafil®: surface coatings, dry
lubricants, wet lubricants, oils and
pastes
• Steelskin®: speciality wire drawing
lubricants
• Galvasmooth®: charcoal wipes for hot
dip galvanising
• Condaclean: cleaners
From its inception, Condat’s principal
philosophy has been to offer products
whose chemistries are both durable and
environmentally responsible.
Since 2006, with the global evolution of
ever more stringent chemical legislations
(eg biocides, REACH, GHS), the company
has focused its innovation on providing
lubricants as safe as possible for end users
and the environment.
As an example, it has reduced its usage
of Borax by more than 70 per cent for dry
lubricants and has also developed an
innovative range of borax-free surface
treatments. This commitment helps
provide for a healthier work environment
for both customers and its own employees,
without sacrificing the performance
requirements of the products.
With this common philosophy, Condat,
through its three production sites and
international sales organisation, allows
its customers to reduce both their
environmental and transportation impact
through local storage facilities. With this
organisation, it is able to deliver products
of a consistent high quality from any
location and in a timely manner, thus
minimising the risk to customers.
Condat – France
Website:
A commitment to
the industry