Efficient wire production with reduced drawing lubricant consumption

Traditionally, drawing lubricants in wire production are changed at fixed intervals or when a quality characteristic deteriorates, leading to avoidable material costs and production interruptions. The TOTAL USE approach, on the other hand, aims to extend the stable "original" condition of the drawing lubricant during use. As long as the drawing lubricant in the drawing box does not show any clumping, black residues, or dusty behavior, it should continue to be used.

A crucial point is to maintain the stability of the product used in the drawing box so that the wire only takes the amount needed for optimal lubrication, preventing clumping and crushing of the granules. The stability of the granules with optimal lubrication is thus an important quality feature. Therefore, only targeted refilling of the drawing lubricant directly during the process occurs, and no regular changes are needed.

This simple yet effective method extends the service life of the drawing lubricant and has proven effective in numerous customer projects. In the customer projects analyzed, the average consumption of the drawing lubricant was approximately 20% lower than the respective baseline value. Results and transferability depend on the product, equipment, and process conditions.

The advantages of the TOTAL USE approach are multifaceted:

• Cost reduction: Less drawing lubricant consumption means direct savings in production costs and a reduction in material inventories.
• More resource-efficient use of materials: Due to the lower consumption of drawing lubricant, both material use and waste volumes can be reduced. Potential impacts on transport- or production-related emissions depend on the respective process conditions and supply chains.
• Production optimization: Targeted refilling ensures a stable drawing process without unnecessary interruptions due to premature drawing lubricant changes.

Traxit Wire Lubrication combines its long-standing expertise in research and development with a strong customer focus through TOTAL USE. By conducting detailed process and manufacturing analyses at customers' sites, existing drawing lubricants are slightly modified to further reduce consumption without compromising drawing quality.

Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication, continuously invests in the further development of its product portfolio in order to optimally adapt its drawing lubricants to the individual requirements of wire production. The TOTAL USE approach therefore exemplifies the innovative spirit of Traxit Wire Lubrication: technical process optimization aimed at reducing drawing lubricant consumption and improving the economic efficiency of wire production.