FUCHS Lubricants Co. will present its metal forming lubricant portfolio at FABTECH 2026, held October 21–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth C2744, the company said its team will highlight synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants intended to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and address increasingly challenging production requirements.
FUCHS positions lubricant selection as an important factor in process reliability, noting that advanced high-strength steels and increasingly complex part designs are creating new forming challenges. Its forming lubricant portfolio and technical support are described as addressing friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes.
Three featured products
Three products will be showcased to demonstrate solutions across a range of forming conditions.
- ECO DRAW HVE1 — a water-miscible synthetic lubricant for light to heavy-duty metal forming. According to the company, it has been tested and approved by OEMs for parts entering body-in-white paint systems, per the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer properties are said to help 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. It is also described as easily removed in most wash systems, often allowing reduced cleaner usage at lower temperatures.
- RENOFORM OS 7802 — a chlorine-free, water-miscible lubricant for medium to heavy-duty applications, including severe drawing and stamping on ferrous substrates. 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 — 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 described as enhancing metal flow, extending tool life and producing smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives provide consistent tooling protection, while mid-range viscosity supports easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors are intended to help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
Across the three products, FUCHS frames its offering around matching lubricant chemistry to the severity of the forming operation, from lighter-duty work to extreme-duty fine blanking and punching on heavy-gauge steel.