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Gardolube®

Advanced Lubricants for Superior Metal Forming Performance 

Gardolube

Gardolube

Gardolube: Boosting Efficiency and Quality in Metal Forming

Gardolube is our technology for high-performance lubricants and salt carriers, setting the global standard in metal forming processes like tube and wire drawing, as well as cold extrusion. Our lubricants reduce friction, prevent cold galling and surface fatigue, minimizing heat generation, operating noise, and vibrations. 

Our lubrication solutions offer significant advantages for multiple industries by enhancing productivity and reducing production costs. Gardolube oils form an inorganic separation layer and a highly resilient lubricant layer on precision tubes, allowing for reduced pretreatment steps and improved surface quality. The solutions enable manufacturers to achieve very low surface roughness on precision tubes, meeting the high demands of end users. 

Additionally, Gardolube oils minimize friction during cold forming, leading to energy savings and lower tooling costs while ensuring dimensional accuracy and a smooth drawing surface. By facilitating efficient production processes and supporting compliance with environmental regulations, our lubrication solutions contribute to the global competitiveness of precision tube manufacturers across various sectors. The variety of our Gardolube technologies delivers improved drawing performance, high-speed drawing lubricants, superior surface quality, and eco-conscious, borate-/borax-free processes, tailored to meet your needs. 

Our skin-pass fluids are free from nitrite and diethanolamine, offering effective lubrication, detergency, and rust protection for various metal applications. These fluids ensure clean rolls and significantly reduce excessive roll wear. Furthermore, they minimize the surface roughness of galvanized substrates. After treatment, our skin-pass fluids are fully compatible with downstream passivation and permanent coating processes. 

Gardolube Technology Portfolio 

Our Gardolube technology encompasses eco-conscious, high-performance lubricants designed for a wide range of applications. 

Gardolube® Reactive Oils
Gardolube reactive oils provide a dual function by generating a thin iron phosphate coating on the substrate while delivering excellent lubrication through a blend of oil and phosphoric acid ester
Gardolube® Mineral Oil and Solid-State Lubricants
Gardolube mineral oil and solid-state lubricants enhance metal forming processes by significantly reducing friction and surface fatigue while creating a resilient lubricant layer that improves surface quality and operational efficiency
Gardolube® Reactive Soaps
Gardolube reactive soaps utilize sodium-based soaps that react with phosphate coatings to generate zinc stearate, enhancing lubrication performance
Gardolube® Salt Carriers
Gardolube salt carriers consist of a specialized mixture of salts that dry to form a protective carrier coat for soaps, specifically designed for use in wire drawing applications

We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts

We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.

Advanced Applications
Boost operational efficiency with our best-in-class solutions designed for top performance from start to finish.
Lab Services
Enhance processes and operational efficiency while minimizing costs thanks to state-of-the-art analysis and technical support.
Innovative Technologies
Get superior results with our advanced technologies and solutions for surface treatment. 

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