Specific formulas for extrusion, trimming, stamping, punching, and all types of forming operations.
METALFLOW products for metal forming processes are the result of decades of experience in the field of design, development, and manufacturing of technical solutions for the metal industry.
The METALFORM product family is comprised of medium and high-pressure additives specific for each operation that decrease the friction coefficient and ensure a complete lubrication level to guarantee permanent plastic deformation.
Technical solutions with technological character that incorporate the latest advances in forming lubricant formulations for process optimization, helping our clients with their waste management and allowing them to comply with the most demanding environmental standards.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- High power lubricant.
- Meet different environmental and safety standards.
- Less product consumption.
- Cycle times reduction.
- Optimal finish and a high rust-protection level of the piece.
Deep drawing and stamping
VANISHING LUBRICANTS
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM V 104 Vanishing lubricant for stamping operations. |
• | • | • | 1,4 |
| METALFORM V 128 Non-flammable vanishing solutions*. Recommended for food and beverage packaging production. |
• | • | • | 1,5 |
| METALFORM V 490 Vanishing lubricant for hard steel cutting. |
• | 1,4 | ||
| METALFORM V 115 Vanishing products for all types of deep drawing and stamping operations. |
• | • | 1,9 |
OIL BASED
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM P 15005 Chlorine-containing highly refined neat oil. Recommended for highly demanding steel deep drawing processes, like e.g. the manufacturing of gas cylinders and similar applications. |
• | • | • | 150 |
| METALFORM P 08001 Chlorine-free highly refined neat oil. Specially designed for the production of aluminum caps for perfumery, cosmetics and similar applications. |
• | • | 80 |
WATER BASED
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM S 36 Soluble product with cooling and lubricating properties recommended for severe deep drawing processes. |
• | 20 |
Extrusion and rolling
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM D 11 Graphite dispersion in water recommended for steel rolling and tube forming operations. |
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| METALFORM D 54 Boron nitride dispersion in water developed for aluminum forming and extrusion operations. |
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| METALFORM D 61 Powder-based lubricant for aluminum extrusion operations. |
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| METALFORM D 80 Titanium dioxide dispersion. Developed for rolling operations (roll bonding). |
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HVAC
| Flash point ºC | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|
| METALFORM V 232 Non-flammable* and 100% vanishing lubricant for deep drawing of 0-4mm height collars. Compatible with any metal, it guarantees total evacuation of the water present between fins. |
> 62 | 1,467 |
| METALFORM V 245 Non-flammable vanishing lubricant* for deep drawing of 4-10mm height collars. Compatible with any metal, it provides good lubrication in demanding processes and facilitates the evacuation of water between fins. |
> 62 | 1,874 |
| METALFORM V 258 Non-flammable vanishing lubricant*. Especially for deep drawing of collars over 10mm height. Compatible with any metal, it provides excellent lubrication in demanding processes and high protection against oxidation. |
> 62 | 2,808 |
| METALFORM V 401 Mineral lubricant for tube bending. Compatible with any metal and most coolants. Recommended for medium severity operations. |
> 180 | 21 |
| METALFORM V 402 Synthetic lubricant for tube bending. Compatible with any metal and most coolants. Recommended for high severity operations. |
> 240 | 21 |
| METALFORM V 403 100 % vanishing lubricant for tube bending. Compatible with any metal and most coolants. Recommended for medium severity operations. It does not leave any residue on the tube. |
> 70 | 1,8 |
Punching and blanking
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM V 106 Vanishing lubricant for punching operations with die-casted pieces. |
• | • | 1,4 | |
| METALFORM P 30001 Highly refined pure and additivated oil for blanking operations with thick steel. |
• | • | 320 |
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM V 214 Vanishing lubricant recommended blanking operations with fine thickness sheets. |
• | • | 1,5 | |
| METALFORM P 02401 Oil based lubricant for steel and aluminum blanking operations, with fine and medium thicknesses sheets. |
• | • | 24 |
Cold Heading
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | Viscosity cSt 40ºC (mm²/s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM CH 0801 Technical solution recommended for cold heading operations, low viscosity. |
• | • | • | 68 |
| METALFORM CH 1801 Technical solution recommended for cold heading operations, medium viscosity. |
• | • | • | 150 |
Roll Forming
| Aluminum Alloys | Copper Alloys | Steel Alloys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| METALFORM D 70 Solid lubricant dispersion in water recommended for roll forming operations with copper. |
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| METALFORM D 71 Copper pipe protector developed to be applied during the cooling bath after manufacturing. |
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| METALCOOL 312 Lubricant developed for low and medium water hardness. Recommended for ferrous metals. |
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| METALCOOL 314 Lubricant developed for medium and high-water hardness. Recommended for ferrous metals. |
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Auxiliary
Productos técnicos auxiliares
Formulations designed for the protection and treatment of the surfaces andpieces related to forming operations. All the products have been formulated to extend the lifetime of the surfaces or parts where they are applied, as well as to prevent premature wear, rusting, corrosion and to facilitate its maintenance, cleaning, manipulation and replacement.
Copper grease for an optimum protection and lubrication of threads and screws. Developed to achieve an easy unscrewing.
Daily cleaner to remove excessive greases from the die surface.
Aluminized grease for an optimum protection and lubrication of threads and screws. Developed to achieve an easy unscrewing.
Cleaning and disinfection of tanks and circuits.
High temperature grease with refractory pigments for an optimum protection and lubrication of the back side of the die to ensure an easy disassembling when being necessary.
Multifunctional release agent and protector to facilitate
the unscrewing of seized and rusted parts and to
prevent long-term corrosion.
Drying improvement of the casted part. Provides corrosion protection and lubrication during the trimming process.
Protects steel dies against corrosion during storage.
Industrial Auxiliary Products
| Base | Viscosity ISO VG | Viscosity Index | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROFLOW HFC Water-glycol based hydraulic security fluid with anti-wear properties for any application and requirement. |
Water-glycol | 32-68 | > 200 | ||
| HYDROFLOW HFDU Synthetic oil based hydraulic security fluid with anti-wear properties for any application and requirement. |
Synthetic Oil | 32-68 | > 180 | ||
| HYDROFLOW HM Extreme pressure hydraulic fluid for high severity requirements, robotics, and servo valves. |
Mineral Oil | 22-100 | > 95 | ||
| SLIDEFLOW Extreme pressure oil for sliding and slipping slideways. Antirust capacity and low friction coefficient. |
Mineral Oil | 32-220 | > 95 | ||
