FUCHS Lubricants Co., described in the announcement as the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturer, will present its metal forming lubricants at FABTECH 2026, held October 21-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth C2744, the company's team plans to feature synthetic, water-miscible and straight-oil lubricants aimed at helping automotive and industrial manufacturers protect tooling, improve part quality and meet increasingly demanding production requirements.
According to the company, the move toward advanced high-strength steels and more complex part designs is creating new forming challenges, which makes lubricant selection a significant factor in process reliability. FUCHS says it offers a portfolio of forming lubricants together with technical support intended to address friction, tool wear, corrosion protection and compatibility with downstream processes. Three products will be featured at the show to 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 entering body-in-white paint systems, per the Auto/Steel Partnership. Its lubricity and heat transfer properties are intended to reduce tool wear, cracking and galling, including in advanced high-strength steel applications. The company says the fluid provides in-process corrosion protection, is typically weldable without prior washing and produces no smoke during welding. It is also described as easily removed in most wash systems, often allowing reduced cleaner usage at lower temperatures.
RENOFORM OS 7802
RENOFORM OS 7802 is a chlorine-free, water-miscible lubricant for medium to heavy-duty applications, including severe drawing and stamping on ferrous substrates. Its lubricity and extreme-pressure additives are designed 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 is intended to support longer sump life in recirculating systems and, according to FUCHS, can replace 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. Its extreme-pressure performance is intended to enhance metal flow, extend tool life and produce 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.
The three featured products span a range of forming severity: light to heavy-duty work with ECO DRAW HVE1, medium to heavy-duty ferrous drawing and stamping with RENOFORM OS 7802, and heavy to extreme-duty fine blanking and punching with RENOFORM FB 6884. FUCHS frames lubricant choice and supporting technical service as a way for manufacturers to manage friction, tool wear, corrosion and downstream compatibility as part geometries and material grades become more demanding.