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Lubricants for products to be powder coated
John Neale introduces a range of lubricants specifically for manufacturers who powder coat items after processes requiring liquid lubrication, that can avoid degreasing stages
News from John Neale (10 March 2008)
Synthetic vanishing oils suit high speed pressing
Synthetic vanishing oils for presses operating at up to 2000 strokes/min make operation clean and stop the formation of gumming, varnishing or sticky deposits.
News from John Neale (30 January 2008)
Lubricants overcome spline forming problem
A super high performance lubricant containing 100% synthetic additives, but significantly was combined with special solid lubricants, is used to solve broaching and spline forming problems.
News from John Neale (17 December 2007)
Vanishing oil solves presswork problem
User application article A pressworking company had to provide pressings for the construction industry, but they had to be dry 20-30 min after leaving the press and accept a self-adhesive foam.
News from John Neale (29 November 2007)
Lubricants cover stamping and tube bending
Stamping lubricants and tube bending lubricants for automotive and other heat transfer components include vanishing oils, thermally degreased oils, and semi-synthetic oils.
News from John Neale (16 November 2007)
Low cost trike replacement solvent
Solvent 602 from john Neale allows small companies to change from trike with limited investment and limited impact on process times.
News from John Neale (11 October 2007)
Light support media eases large tube bending
To overcome the problem of the weight of supporting media used in the bending of large diameter tubes, a light weight, low melting polymer has been introduced.
News from John Neale (14 August 2007)
Lubricant replaces soap for steel tube drawing
For severe reduction in the cold drawing of steel, tube makers generally use phosphate soap, but a polymer-based lubricant avoids phosphate chemicals disposal and energy consumption.
News from John Neale (26 June 2007)
Speciality forming lubricants need no cleaning
Speciality metal forming lubricants, which do not need a cleaning process, play a major roll in the rolling and deep drawing of aluminium foils for food packaging. Brochure available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 1 May 2007)
Metal forming lubricants minimise cleaning
A range of metal forming lubricants is designed for use in drawing, pressing and forming and yet minimise the impact on and requirements of down stream component cleaning processes.
News from QSCD (19 April 2007)
Vanishing oil lubricates 3in mild steel deep draw
User application article A vanishing oil was found to lubricate a 3in deep draw in a single pass on mild steel and then dry to a non-oily dry film which would not effect subsequent welding operations.
News from Oiluk (22 February 2007)
Ultra high performance vanishing oils
John Neale has introduced a range of innovative ultra high performance vanishing oils which may allow manufacturing companies to avoid degreasing of components prior to subsequent processing.
News from John Neale ( 7 February 2007)
Vanishing oils work with deep drawing
'Vanishing oils' have the performance of traditional viscous forming fluids - even for deep drawing - and may avoid having to degrease components before further operations.
News from John Neale (22 January 2007)
Metals rolling oils facility set up in Germany
A state-of-the-art rolling oils production facility in Germany will develop and produce metals rolling oils, incorporating proven Controlled Particle Size technology. Brochure available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 1 December 2006)
Water-based synthetic roll forming lubricant
John Neale has introduced a high performance water-based synthetic roll forming lubricant.
News from John Neale (26 October 2006)
Lubricant improves tube-drawing finish
User application article Metalforming fluid was tested as an ID and OD tube-drawing lubricant and immediately surface finish improved, and later, scrap rates were significantly reduced.
News from John Neale (23 October 2006)
Synthetic Water-mix cutting fluid
John Neale has developed a new coolant control concept in to the market, in order to overcome many of the problems associated with the use of water-mix metal working fluids.
News from John Neale (11 October 2006)
Multi-function lubricant addresses tube drawing
User application article Tube-making company wanted to eliminate solvent degreasing of their copper tube but still have very clean annealed copper tube - and also wanted one lubricant for all tube drawing processes.
News from John Neale (28 September 2006)
Tube forming lubricants enhance die life
User application article After surveying a tube plant, a supplier recommended premium performance aluminium tube forming lubricants and ancillary aluminium process lubricants that enhanced its forming process.
News from John Neale (12 September 2006)
Aqueous lubricant aids press work performance
A high performance aqueous lubricant used to aid the efficient manufacture of metal pressings and precision stampings and post formed parts requiring application of lacquer or paint.
News from QSCD (25 August 2006)
Oil keeps foil off rollers and raises production
User application article Following a request to supply a foil drawing lubricant, a supplier chose one that has resolved foil separation and drawing issues for trouble-free production for over 12 months. Brochure available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 August 2006)
Monel or aluminium tube draw lubricant developed
User application article Using a wax/grease type lubricant dissolved into methylenechloride as a dip coat lubricant on drawing aluminium or Monel tube is environmentally disadvantageous so an alternative was introduced.
News from John Neale (22 August 2006)
Sheet metal forming lubricant is synthetic
A fully synthetic water soluable lubricant and based on renewable and biodegradable base stocks has a very low odour, is competitively priced and can be used in many press and forming applications.
News from John Neale (15 August 2006)
SS tube lubricant improves draw performance
Stainless steel tube drawing lubricants give cooler dies, material pick up becomes insignificant, and fuming is less due to lower operating temperatures, while surface finish is better.
News from John Neale (14 August 2006)
Vanishing press lubricant solves drying problem
User application article A company's steel panels were not drying fast enough after leaving their press plant and arriving at their assembly line, but a faster vanishing lubricant has since solved the problem.
News from Oiluk ( 7 August 2006)
Tube bending lubricant is chlorine-free
Lubricants to allow for the severe bending of titanium and stainless steel without the need for chlorinated additives and use instead, a blend of novel polymers and polymeric fatty materials.
News from John Neale ( 1 August 2006)
Synthetic forming oils offer high performance
A range of synthetic, oil-free, chlorine-free, sulphur-free, fully water soluble, high performance forming oils include deep-drawing products that raise output and reduce scrap rates.
News from John Neale ( 1 August 2006)
Lubricants smooth severe cold metal reductions
A range of lubricants can be applied as a coating for the most severe cold reductions in stainless steel alloy, and titanium and are suitable for the most arduous operations.
News from John Neale (12 July 2006)
Lubricant additives benefit SS tube drawing
Work to significantly enhance the lubrication of highly chlorinated tube drawing lubricants - and deep drawing - has lead to the discovery of additives which offer considerable performance benefits.
News from John Neale ( 3 July 2006)
Press shops change oils - no flushing, refilling
A precision lubrication system will apply two different oils - or other fluids - as a fine, consistent film on to sheet metal stock up to 24in wide, without lengthy downtime for flushing or refilling.
News from EFD (23 May 2006)
Forming lubricants reduce waste,cut costs by 40%
User application article Changing lubrication has solved a misting problem in a tube mill, achieved a saving of 40% on lubrication and disposal costs at the site, and improved the quality and finish of the product.
News from Castrol UK (15 July 2005)
Tube forming improved by emulsion filtration
User application article System that uses sub-micron filtration of ferrous particulate without incurring any significant pressure drop has improved cleanliness levels - and quality - in a tube mill.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Refurbished presses run progressive tooling
To replace its ageing C frame presses, a Cumbrian press shop invested in three fully re-furbished presses that now enable it to run complicated progressive tooling with full confidence.
News from SMV Presses (UK) (23 February 2004)
Lubrication system increases productivity at Corus
User application article At MACH 2002 in Birmingham, Corus Panels and Profiles was given a demonstration of SMV's system for the efficient application and metering of thin lubricants and other low viscosity liquids
News from SMV Presses (UK) (24 October 2003)
Lubricants developed for high rate hydroforming
User application article A major hydroforming press builder asked for new high performance lubricants that would match the latest developments in high production rate deformation process.
News from Castrol UK (16 April 2003)
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