Description

Lubrolene WFR: Water-Free Die Release Lubricant for High-Pressure Die Casting

In high-pressure die casting, die temperature and lubrication have a direct impact on casting quality and production stability.

Conventional water-based die lubricants provide a cooling effect during spraying. However, high die temperatures can make it difficult to form an effective lubricant film.

Lubrolene WFR offers a different approach. It is an oil-based, water-free die release lubricant designed for high-pressure die casting. AOKI developed WFR to provide effective lubrication and release performance with a small application amount.

What Is a Water-Free Die Release Lubricant?

A water-free die release lubricant does not rely on water for cooling during application.

Instead, it forms a lubricating film on the die surface. This approach helps maintain the die temperature while providing release and lubrication performance.

For high-temperature die casting, this can help reduce thermal fluctuations caused by water-based spraying.

Why Choose Water-Free Die Lubrication?

High die temperatures can make water-based lubrication more difficult.

Water evaporates quickly when it contacts a hot die. Therefore, a larger amount of lubricant may be required to achieve the desired release performance.

Lubrolene WFR takes a different approach.

It focuses on high adhesion and film formation rather than cooling the die with water. As a result, manufacturers can use a much smaller application amount in suitable applications.

Key Benefits of Lubrolene WFR

Lubrolene WFR provides several benefits for high-pressure die casting:

• Water-free formulation
• High adhesion to the die surface
• Excellent release performance
• Reduced thermal shock
• Support for longer die life
• Reduced risk of soldering and galling
• Low lubricant consumption
• Reduced wastewater from lubricant application

AOKI reports that its water-free die lubricant technology can achieve similar release performance with approximately 1/30 of the application amount used by water-based lubricants in suitable applications.

High-Temperature Die Casting Performance

Lubrolene WFR is designed for demanding die-casting conditions.

The WFR range includes products for different die temperatures and casting requirements. For example, the WFR-EC range covers recommended die temperatures from 110°C to 430°C, depending on the grade.

Therefore, the correct Lubrolene WFR grade should be selected according to the die temperature, casting material, part design, and production conditions.

Reduce Die Wear and Heat Checking

Water-free lubrication can provide another approach to die temperature management.

Because WFR does not introduce water during lubricant application, it avoids the direct cooling effect associated with water-based spraying.

This can help reduce thermal shock and support longer die life in suitable applications.

However, die cooling may still be required where specific areas of the die need additional thermal control.

Lubrolene WFR for Aluminum Die Casting

For manufacturers looking to reduce lubricant consumption and improve die-casting efficiency, Lubrolene WFR provides a water-free alternative to conventional die lubricants.

The solution is particularly relevant for high-temperature aluminum die casting, where lubricant adhesion and die temperature control can be challenging.

PT Wilisindomas Indahmakmur provides Lubrolene WFR water-free die release lubricant solutions for high-pressure die casting in Indonesia.

Contact us to discuss the right Lubrolene WFR die lubricant for your die temperature, alloy, spraying method, and production requirements.