FUCHS Lubricants Co., which describes itself as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, will highlight its metal forming expertise at FABTECH 2026, taking place October 21–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth C2744, the FUCHS team will feature synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants designed to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and address increasingly challenging production requirements.
The company said advanced high-strength steels and increasingly complex part designs are creating new forming challenges, making lubricant selection an important part of process reliability. FUCHS offers a comprehensive portfolio of forming lubricants together with technical support intended to help manufacturers address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes.
Three featured products
According to FUCHS, three featured products will demonstrate solutions 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 described as helping reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The fluid provides in-process corrosion protection, is typically weldable without prior washing and produces no smoke during welding. It is also 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. Lubricity and extreme-pressure additives are said to protect tooling and components under high friction and heat, while enhanced corrosion inhibitors support in-process and storage protection. Designed to resist microbial growth, the fluid supports longer sump life in recirculating systems and, according to the company, 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 described as enhancing metal flow, extending tool life and producing smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives provide consistent tooling protection, while mid-range viscosity supports easier application and cleaner press operations. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
Forming conditions and downstream compatibility
Taken together, the three products span different forming severities and substrate demands, from water-miscible fluids for body-in-white parts to highly chlorinated straight oils for heavy-gauge fine blanking. FUCHS frames the portfolio around tooling protection, part quality and compatibility with downstream operations such as welding, washing and paint systems. The company adds that its technical support accompanies the lubricants to help manufacturers address specific forming conditions.