FUCHS Lubricants Co. will showcase its metal forming lubricants at FABTECH 2026, scheduled for October 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Describing itself as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, the company said its team will be at booth C2744 to present synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants designed to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and meet increasingly challenging production requirements.
Forming challenges shape lubricant selection
FUCHS points to advanced high-strength steels and increasingly complex part designs as the source of new forming challenges, arguing that lubricant selection plays an important role in process reliability. The company says its portfolio of forming lubricants and technical support helps manufacturers address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes.
Three products for a range of forming conditions
Three featured products will demonstrate solutions across a range of forming conditions.
ECO DRAW HVE1 is a water-miscible synthetic lubricant for light to heavy-duty metal forming. FUCHS says the product has been tested and approved by OEMs for parts entering body-in-white paint systems, in line with the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer properties are described as helping reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The fluid provides in-process corrosion protection, is typically weldable without prior washing and produces no smoke during welding; the company adds that it is easily removed in most wash systems, often allowing reduced cleaner usage at lower temperatures.
RENOFORM OS 7802 is a chlorine-free, water-miscible lubricant for medium to heavy-duty applications, including severe drawing and stamping on ferrous substrates. Its lubricity and extreme-pressure additives are intended to protect tooling and components under high friction and heat, while enhanced corrosion inhibitors support in-process and storage protection. Designed to resist microbial growth, the fluid is said to support longer sump life in recirculating systems and can replace many highly chlorinated products.
RENOFORM FB 6884 is a highly chlorinated straight-oil lubricant for heavy to extreme-duty forming, including high-severity fine blanking and punching on heavy-gauge steel. Its extreme-pressure performance is said to enhance metal flow, extend tool life and produce smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives provide consistent tooling protection, while mid-range viscosity supports easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.