FUCHS Lubricants Co., which the company describes as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, will use FABTECH 2026 to highlight its metal forming expertise. The event is scheduled for October 21–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the FUCHS team will present at booth C2744.
The display is set to focus on synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants developed to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and respond to increasingly challenging production requirements.
Why lubricant selection matters
According to FUCHS, advanced high-strength steels and increasingly complex part designs are creating new forming difficulties, making lubricant selection an important factor in process reliability. The company says its portfolio of forming lubricants and technical support is intended to address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes.
Three featured products
Three products will serve as examples of solutions for a range of forming conditions.
ECO DRAW HVE1 is a water-miscible synthetic lubricant for light to heavy-duty metal forming. FUCHS says it 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 said to reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The fluid offers 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, which the company says can often allow 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. Lubricity and extreme-pressure additives 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 intended to support longer sump life in recirculating systems and can replace many highly chlorinated products, per FUCHS.
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 designed to enhance metal flow, extend tool life and produce smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives provide consistent tooling protection, while a mid-range viscosity is intended to support easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
Across the three products, FUCHS presents a range that spans light forming through extreme-duty operations, with each fluid targeting different combinations of lubricity, corrosion protection and downstream process compatibility.