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March 2016 54 EuroWire – January 2012 54
A wide range of high
performance lubricants
Technologynews
March 2016
For aluminium wire drawing, Vicalfilm
TFA neat oils range has been designed
to offer both low residues and extended
operating life. Its specifically formulated
additives package minimises thermal
oxidation, maintaining longer lubricant
performance. The bath life is increased
and thus reduces maintenance costs.
Thanks to their low viscosity, Vicafil TFA
1167 and Vicafil TFA 1460 reduce lubricant
consumption whilst offering high
lubricity. These formulations are suitable
from the rod breakdown to the final wire
drawing operations.
Condat also offers a range of stranding
lubricants leaving very low residues and
offering perfect compatibility with the
subsequent plastic extrusion processes:
perfect adhesion and no bubbling.
For the drawing of bare copper wires,
Vicafilm TCU concentrated soluble
lubricants provide consistent and
reliable performance. The high lubricity
of the emulsions reduces wire breakage
while the additives package has been
formulated to keep the machine clean,
reduce foaming and increase the
emulsion stability.
This range also offers specific products
for high temperature wires (silver, tin or
nickel plated copper wires): synthetic
based formulations which reduce the
build-up of particles that can cause wire
breakage, and soluble emulsions which
offer high lubricating power for the more
demanding drawing of nickel coated
wires.
Specific cooling synthetic solutions are
also available. They provide cleaner
wire surfaces, optimum metallurgical
properties and good corrosion protection
for the annealing cabinet.
A full range of complementary products
helps in the management of the
bath. This includes products to clean
installations, bath maintenance additives
and protection products for bare wires in
order to avoid corrosion and extend shelf
life.
Promoting an eco-responsible policy,
Condat’s R&D department accommodates
the latest regulations and focuses on
developing safer products for both
people and the environment, without
compromising on performance.
Several production sites, all ISO 9001
certified, enable Condat to deliver
products everywhere in the world
through its distribution and service
network.
Always willing to improve its customer
relationship with tailored services, Condat
is looking for additional local partnerships
and distributors worldwide. In case of
interest, please contact Condat’s team at
Condat – France
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