FUCHS Lubricants Co. will use FABTECH 2026 to present its metal forming lubricant portfolio, with the company positioning lubricant selection as a key factor in process reliability. The event is scheduled for October 21–23 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and FUCHS says its team will be at booth C2744.
The company describes itself as the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturer. At the show, it plans to feature synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants formulated to help automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and meet increasingly difficult production requirements.
Addressing forming challenges
FUCHS notes that advanced high-strength steels and more complex part designs are creating new challenges in metal forming. In that environment, the company says lubricant choice can influence process reliability. Its portfolio and technical support are intended to address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream manufacturing steps.
The company will highlight three products that illustrate solutions across a range of forming conditions.
ECO DRAW HVE1
ECO DRAW HVE1 is a water-miscible synthetic lubricant for light to heavy-duty metal forming. According to FUCHS, it has been tested and approved by OEMs for parts that enter body-in-white paint systems, based on the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer characteristics are designed to reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The fluid also provides in-process corrosion protection, is typically weldable without prior washing and produces no smoke during welding. FUCHS says it is easily removed in most wash systems, often allowing lower cleaner usage at lower temperatures.
RENOFORM OS 7802
RENOFORM OS 7802 is a chlorine-free, water-miscible lubricant for medium to heavy-duty operations, including severe drawing and stamping on ferrous substrates. Its lubricity and extreme-pressure additives are meant to protect tooling and components under high friction and heat, while enhanced corrosion inhibitors support in-process and storage protection. The formulation is designed to resist microbial growth, which FUCHS says can support longer sump life in recirculating systems. It is also described as a potential replacement for many highly chlorinated products.
RENOFORM FB 6884
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. FUCHS says its extreme-pressure performance enhances metal flow, extends tool life and produces smooth surface finishes. Boundary lubricity additives are included for consistent tooling protection, while mid-range viscosity is intended to make application easier and press operations cleaner. Enhanced corrosion inhibitors are designed to help prevent in-process corrosion and staining.
Across the three products, FUCHS is emphasizing that forming lubricants are not a single, universal choice. Instead, the portfolio spans water-miscible and straight-oil chemistries, as well as chlorine-free and chlorinated options, so manufacturers can match lubricant properties to draw severity, substrate and downstream process requirements. At FABTECH, the company plans to connect those product differences with technical support for automotive and industrial manufacturers facing tighter part-quality and tooling-protection demands.