FUCHS Lubricants Co. plans to showcase its metal forming lubricant portfolio at FABTECH 2026, scheduled for October 21–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth C2744, the company says its team will present synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants intended to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and meet increasingly demanding production requirements.
The company, which describes itself as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, frames lubricant selection as a factor in process reliability as advanced high-strength steels and more complex part designs create new forming challenges. According to FUCHS, its forming lubricant portfolio and technical support are aimed at friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes.
Three products 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, per the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer properties are intended to reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications, while the fluid provides in-process corrosion protection. The company notes the fluid is typically weldable without prior washing and produces no smoke during welding, and that it 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. Its 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. FUCHS says the fluid is formulated to resist microbial growth, supports 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 said to enhance metal flow, extend tool life and produce smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives are intended to provide consistent tooling protection, and mid-range viscosity is described as supporting easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
Different approaches to forming severity
Taken together, the three products illustrate distinct positions along the forming spectrum: a water-miscible synthetic oriented toward cleanliness and weldability, a chlorine-free water-miscible fluid for heavy ferrous drawing and stamping, and a chlorinated straight oil for the most severe operations. FUCHS presents the lineup as a way to address the trade-offs manufacturers weigh among lubrication performance, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes, with the featured products serving customers who attend the show in Las Vegas.