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Physical characteristics and application matrix of our process-reliable lubricants and waxes.
Tribological Process Matrix & Performance Metrics
| Product Group / System | Chemical Basis | Temperature Range (T) | Tribological Function & Application | Sublimation / TGA (N₂) | Testing Specifications | Specification / Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROMET PyroShield | Graphite-free, silicate barrier systems | 650 °C – 1100 °C | Oxidation barrier & release layer for warm extrusion | < 0.5% pyrolysis residue | ASTM D482, DIN 51833 | Parameter Intake |
| PROMET Draw-Lube | Synthetic ester oils with EP additives | RT – 450 °C | Boundary lubrication in the forming & drawing gap | < 0.1% decomposition | DIN 51562, DIN 51350 (VKA) | Parameter Intake |
| PROMET Syn-Wax | High-purity, solid-free synthetic waxes | 50 °C – 280 °C | Residue-free inner tube lubrication (cold drawing) | 0.00% (Residue-free) | ASTM D482, DIN 51818 | Parameter Intake |
| PROMET Extru-Lube | Synthetic hydrocarbons & metal soaps | RT – 1100 °C | Die & extrusion lubrication (Direct/Indirect) | < 0.2% pyrolysis residue | DIN 51350, ASTM D92 | Parameter Intake |
| PROMET Graph-Lube | Highly crystalline graphite suspensions in synthetic oils | RT – 1200 °C | Boundary lubrication under extreme press pressures and forging | Graphite film stable, carrier vaporizes | DIN 51350, ASTM D2783 | Graphite-Lube |
| PROMET BN-Shield | Inorganic boron nitride dispersions in carrier matrices | RT – 1100 °C | Release & slide coating for extrusion and casting molds | Boron nitride protective barrier stable | ASTM E228, DIN 51833 | BN-Shield |
| PROMET Stick-Lube | High-strength wax/bitumen matrices with solid lubricants | RT – 1000 °C | Automated mandrel and die lubrication (stick application) | Modulated phase transition | DIN 51562, ASTM D5 | Lubricant Sticks |
| PROMET BitumGuard | Modified bitumen compounds with active additives | RT – 350 °C | Gear, chain, and slideway lubrication under shock loads | Highly adhesive, visco-elastic protective film | DIN 51513, IP 239 | BitumGuard |
| PROMET GraphCoat | Thermally curing graphite bonded coatings and pastes | RT – 900 °C | Permanent release and slide coating for casting molds | Controlled coating thickness hardening | ASTM D4060, DIN EN ISO 2409 | GraphCoat |
PROMET PyroShield / Extru-Lube
Graphite-free, inorganic high-temperature release agents for the direct and indirect acting extrusion process. Engineered to form a microcrystalline protective barrier in the tool gap at temperatures up to 1100°C to prevent material welding (pick-up).
Tribometric Properties:
- Thermostable release effect prevents abrasive die wear
- Constant friction coefficients ensure homogeneous material flow in the press channel
- Graphite-free formulation avoids carburization and scale formation
| Materials: | Copper, Brass, Aluminum alloys |
| Temperature Range (T): | 650 °C – 1100 °C |
| Consistency state: | Synthetic high-temperature paste |
PROMET Draw-Lube
Pressure-stable forming and drawing media for the high-load sector of industrial metal forming. High-viscosity formulations with polar adhesion and zinc/chlorine-free additivation to secure hydrodynamic mixed friction.
Tribometric Properties:
- Excellent load-carrying capacity (four-ball tester weld load according to DIN 51350)
- Residue-free degreasing via industrial aqueous cleaning
- Shear protection for highly stressed die edges
| Materials: | Copper alloys, stainless steel, ferrous metals |
| Temperature Range (T): | RT – 450 °C |
| Consistency state: | Polymer ester-based fluid / concentrate |
PROMET Syn-Wax
Synthetic, solid-free and metal soap-free melt waxes specifically for drawing lines and tubes from pure copper. Developed for copper tube extrusion and subsequent drawing processes. Evaporates absolutely ash-free under shielding gas (nitrogen-hydrogen).
Tribometric Properties:
- 100% soot and ash-free thermolysis (TGA residue = 0.00%)
- Ensures residue-free inner surfaces according to DIN EN 1057 (brazeability)
- Uniform surface film with low coefficient of static friction
| Materials: | Pure copper (SF-Cu, E-Cu) |
| Temperature Range (T): | 50 °C – 280 °C |
| Consistency state: | Synthetic carrier wax / granulate |
PROMET Multi-Care (Process Aids)
Assembly pastes with inorganic solids for extreme pressure and heat loads, tool cleaning concentrates, and temporary corrosion inhibitors to ensure stable machine and press cycles.
Tribometric Properties:
- Prevention of fretting corrosion and seizing on threads and mandrels
- Dissolves baked-on oxide and sintered layers in the press channel
- Heat-stable and gentle on hot-work tool steels
| Materials: | Hot-work tool steels (1.2344 / 1.2367) |
| Temperature Range (T): | RT – 1100 °C |
| Consistency state: | Paste / Rinsing fluid |
PROMET Stick-Lube (Lubricant Sticks)
Solid lubricant and metal soap sticks formulated on a high-viscosity wax or bitumen carrier matrix for automated contact lubrication of mandrels, extrusion dies, and hot shear blades. The modulated phase transition upon tool contact ensures a precise boundary film thickness and eliminates fluid waste.
Tribometric Properties:
- Precise application with zero aerosol emission and minimal consumption
- Controlled melting behavior protects extrusion tools from thermal shock
- Prevents die pick-up and material adhesion at operating temperatures up to 1000°C
| Materials: | Copper, aluminum, and brass alloys |
| Temperature Range (T): | RT – 1000 °C |
| Consistency state: | Cylindrical solid sticks / blocks |
PROMET Graph-Lube & BN-Shield
Liquid, pasty, and solid high-temperature dispersions utilizing highly crystalline natural graphite or hexagonal boron nitride. Forms a thermochemically inert oxygen and lubrication barrier at T > 1000°C to combat tool oxidation and cold welding.
Tribometric Properties:
- Outstanding separation at the contact faces of mandrels and dies
- Oxidation stability of boron nitride up to 1100°C, graphite up to 1200°C
- Significantly reduces hydrostatic friction forces in the die bearing channel
| Materials: | Superalloys, titanium, and copper alloys |
| Temperature Range (T): | RT – 1200 °C |
| Consistency state: | Dispersion / Paste / Suspension |
PROMET BitumGuard
Synthetically additived bitumen-based lubricants designed for extremely shock-loaded drive components, slide guides, and open gears in heavy extrusion presses. Superior adhesion prevents dripping at high operating temperatures and cushions severe load shocks.
Tribometric Properties:
- Exceptional damping behavior during extreme load changes
- Very high viscosity-temperature stability (no run-off or carbonizing)
- Reliable wear protection under severe boundary friction conditions
| Materials: | Gear steels, bronze guide tracks |
| Temperature Range (T): | RT – 350 °C |
| Consistency state: | Adhesive lubricant / compound fluid |
PROMET GraphCoat & Pastes
Heat-resistant graphite and boron nitride protective coatings (bonded coatings) and high-viscosity industrial pastes for molds, containers, and dies. Ensures excellent thermal insulation, easy release, and long-term process consistency.
Tribometric Properties:
- Excellent abrasion resistance and coat thickness control (Taber test)
- High thermal conductivity and thermal shock resistance
- Prevents flow lines, surface defects, and erosion on mold walls
3 Steps to Tribological Approval
We analyze the tribomechanical load spectra of your extrusion and drawing plants for the targeted design of high-temperature-resistant release and sliding media.
Tribometrische Parameter Intake
Recording of tool geometries, forming speeds, shear rates, and peak thermo-mechanical loads.
Practical Formulation
Optimizing melting profile, viscosity, and thermal behavior for residue-free evaporation under operating conditions.
On-Site Validation
Metrologically supported trial run to record surface quality and die lifespan limits.