FUCHS Lubricants Co. will present its metal forming lubricant portfolio at FABTECH 2026, scheduled for October 21–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company, which describes itself as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, said its team will be at booth C2744 with 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.
The company notes that advanced high-strength steels and more complex part designs are creating new forming challenges, making lubricant selection an important factor in process reliability. Its portfolio and technical support are positioned to address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes.
Three featured products
FUCHS said three 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. According to the company, it has been tested and approved by OEMs for parts entering body-in-white paint systems under the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer properties are intended to help reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The company states that the fluid provides in-process corrosion protection, is typically weldable without prior washing, produces no smoke during welding, and 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. Lubricity and extreme-pressure additives are designed to protect tooling and components under high friction and heat, while enhanced corrosion inhibitors support in-process and storage protection. Formulated to resist microbial growth, the fluid is intended 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 aimed at enhancing metal flow, extending tool life and producing smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives are intended to provide consistent tooling protection, while a mid-range viscosity supports easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
The featured products together illustrate how lubricant choice is tied to the severity of the forming operation, from light-duty work on body-in-white parts to heavy-gauge fine blanking, and to the downstream steps a stamped component must pass through, such as welding, washing and painting.