A Greener Solution for Tube Production
Metalube has created a new and environmentally friendly solution for cooling,
rollforming and rust prevention. These ground-breaking new greener products
provide a technical edge and are making significant inroads into the Tube & Pipe
Industry. Factories employing these lubricant solutions are witnessing a notable
reduction to their carbon footprint without comprising on quality or performance.
Metalube’s Cool-Tek range of tube lubricants
contains 80% less mineral oil, which has
traditionally been an active ingredient in most
lubricants and rust preventatives. Additionally,
mineral Oil based lubricants rely heavily on
solvent as a carrier agent. These solvents can
be harmful to operators and are derived from
crude oil which causes environmental issues
whilst being extracted and processed.
The Metalube research and development team has
achieved an unrivalled greener, safer lubricant within
its Cool-Tek range of rollforming coolants. The range
uses a semi-synthetic hybrid technology that limits
the amount of mineral oil in the product, whilst
delivering improved performance. Recent testing has
shown a reduced consumption of 0.25L/T of which
only 28g is mineral oil.
Alongside Cool-Tek, Metalube has also developed a
revolutionary water-based rust preventative, Meta-
Shield W1000D. Formulated to provide optimised
performance for the modern tube producer
(compatibility with coolants, no emissions/fumes,
fast drying, easier clean off), Meta-Shield W1000D
like Cool-Tek greatly reduces the reliance on mineral
oil-based solvents.
Wayne Thornhill, Global Product Manager says:
“We are delighted to bring these advanced greener
lubricants to the market. It is very much our
responsibility to help our customers create safer
operating environments and to reduce carbon
footprint. The good news is that these additional
benefits do not impact on the great performance
that our clients have come to expect from Metalube
products.”
METALUBE is part of the Bishopdale Group, a
private holding company for a group of industrial
lubricants brands – Metalube, Molyslip and UOP. The
company exports 95% of its production to over 90
countries worldwide and has offices in Manchester,
Dubai, Mumbai, São Paulo and Shanghai. From its
headquarters in Irlam, Manchester the company has
a fully integrated lubricant manufacturing facility,
including new state-of-the-art laboratories. Research
and development are key to the business and it is
constantly investing in the METALUBE® Technology
Centre to ensure technical excellence and innovation
across its entire range of products and services.
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www.metalube.co.uk
TUBE NEWS
April 2019
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