Henkel BONDERITE®
Lubricants are critical to the die casting process. Without proper lubrication, you can quickly run into issues with your dies and parts, thereby slowing productivity and decreasing part quality. Henkel’s full portfolio of BONDERITE® die casting lubricants provides solutions for a wide range of casting applications.
Why Are lubricants Used in Die Casting?
Die lubricants provide a lubricating film on the mold surface during the die casting process to aid in die release. Proper die lubrication results in clean, bright castings and a lower likelihood of corrosion or pitting on the mold surface. Below are several reasons die lubricants are used.
What Lubricants Are Used in Die Casting?
There are many different types of mold release lubricants for die casting, depending on the application and the metal being cast. Water-based lubricants are the most popular and typically preferred because they both lubricate and cool the die. Oil-based lubricants are sometimes used when increased temperature is required for high-quality finishes, but they do not have the same cooling efficiency as water-based lubricants. Some mold release lubricants act more as release agents, while others provide insulation to the die. Henkel has a wide selection of lubricants to improve your die casting performance.
BONDERITE® Casting Lubricants
Ladle Coating
Ladle coatings play an important role in die casting to protect ladles and extend their lifespan. BONDERITE® L-CA 696 is a soft grease that protects ladles from molten metal attack.
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High-Pressure Die Casting
High-pressure die casting (HPDC) is becoming increasingly popular, especially in automotive applications, as large-scale manufacturers are casting larger aluminum parts at higher speeds. High-pressure die casting machines rely on best-in-class lubricants to improve productivity and reduce costs. Henkel's cutting-edge BONDERITE® HPDC lubricants are engineered with superior release, cleanliness, and wetting performance to ensure the casting process runs as efficiently as possible.
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Low-Pressure, Permanent Mold Casting
Low-pressure, permanent mold casting is still an important process within metal manufacturing. It can often rely on several different types of lubricants to achieve optimal performance. BONDERITE® low-pressure die casting lubricants provide exceptional insulation and release for enhanced part finish on non-ferrous metal alloys, such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc. It also forms a barrier on the mold surface to protect the mold from thermal fatigue, a common issue in repeated casting cycles.
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