EoW March 2013

Feature Die drawing & lubricants

A commitment to the industry

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 Website : www.kaypeedies.com

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 : www.condat-lubricants.com

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

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March 2013