Drawing oil ILOFORM CFX series

formingfor metalsenvironmentally friendly

Castrol’s Iloform CFX series of forming oils is specifically engineered for metal forming processes. The series provides an environmentally responsible and alternative to chlorinated paraffins containing products with specific benefits for several deformation application areas. The growing influence of low-price economies has made this sector more fiercely competitive than ever. To stay ahead, companies need to optimize their production processes, improving the manufacturing speed while maximizing the lifespan of toolings. Traditionally, these gains have been achieved through the use of chlorinated paraffins. However, these fluids can also generate high waste disposal costs, environmental concerns and corrosion risks. The Iloform CFX series, optimized for a range of deformation processes including stamping, drawing and fineblanking, removes the need for chlorine completely. Each member of the range provides easy cleanability, and its unique additive technology, guarantees excellent environmental credentials. In addition to sustainability benefits, each member of the CFX family offers its own productivity gains, ranging from higher press speeds to reduced oil consumption. Although the specific benefits vary from one deformation process to the next, companies across the board will see improvements in both tool and surface quality, as well as a reduction in downtime. Chlorinated paraffins have traditionally been used to coat the edges of parts used in deformation processes, reacting with metal surfaces to create an additional protective layer.