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Engineered Lubricants for Precision Powder Metallurgy

Blachford leads the way with advancements in “simplex” and “complex” powdered metal lubricants, let our engineered solutions solve your company’s powdered metal compaction needs.

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The Challenge of Choosing the “Best” PM Compaction Lubricant

PM manufacturers face countless technical and operational barriers when selecting powder:

Stack Emissions

Zinc and Lithium based lubricants generate harmful furnace emissions that fail eco-compliance monitoring.

Ejection Force

A lot of PM lubricants fail at die wall lubrication, creating ejection issues and shortening tool life.

Compressibility

Without specialized lubricants, parts corrode during sizing, finishing, or storage.

Emission Concerns

Zinc-based lubricants generate harmful furnace emissions that fail eco-compliance.

Trial Costs

Trial-and-error blends waste time, reduce efficiency, and increase costly downtime.

Cost & Downtime

Poor anti-tack performance leads to costly rework, downtime, and material losses in production.

Advanced Powdered Metal Lubricants for High-Density, Clean Sintering

Blachford delivers a full spectrum of powder metallurgy lubricants engineered for high-density results and environmental responsibility:

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Caplube® L

Low ejection force, non-zinc, environmentally responsible; supports high-density parts and extended die life.

Caplube® K

High-density powder metallurgy lubricant for optimized compaction and sintering.

Caplube® 815

Specialty sintering lubricant for demanding, high-density applications.

Markee™ Post-Sintering Lubricants

Long-term corrosion protection and secondary operation performance.

Conventional Zinc-Based Ferrous Lubricants

Proven solutions for standard applications.

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Automotive & Industrial Components

From drivetrain gears to structural parts, Blachford’s powdered metal lubricants help Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers achieve success. Our PM compaction lubricants and PM metalworking fluids for secondary operations have been aiding automotive PM part manufacturers for decades.

Applications:

  • Transmission gears and drivetrain components
  • Engine and suspension part
  • Tier 1, 2, and 3 Automotive suppliers

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Post-Sintering Protection & Secondary Operations

Blachford’s Markee™ line delivers trusted metalworking fluids, cleaners, and corrosion inhibitors for powder metallurgy. From sizing and machining to corrosion protection, our Markee™ product lineup will bring your secondary operations into the 21st Century.

Applications:

  • Used in both pressing and sizing operations
  • Machining, grinding, and secondary processing
  • Rust prevention and long-term storage
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Global Expertise. Reliable Powder Metallurgy Lubricants.

For decades, Blachford has been trusted by powdered metal manufacturers worldwide to deliver consistent, compliant solutions:

Proven track record co-developing products with leading PM companies

Real-world testing—every batch validated in iron mixes for flow, density, ejection, and sintered properties

Lab parity with PM manufacturers using identical test equipment

ISO 9001–certified manufacturing across North America

Consistency built on vertically integrated base chemistry

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Powdered Metal Lubricant FAQs

What are powdered metal lubricants?

Specialty additives blended directly into the metal powder mix to improve flow, reduce ejection force, strengthen green parts, and support clean, high-integrity sintering.

How are Blachford’s PM lubricants different?

The Caplube® portfolio includes non-zinc, low-ash grades (e.g., Caplube® L) engineered for high density and cleaner burn-off, plus Markee™ secondary-operation lubricants for sizing/machining and long-term corrosion protection.

Can these lubricants help cut tool and die costs?

Yes. By reducing ejection pressures (often 10–30%), they extend die life, lower maintenance, and increase uptime.

How does Blachford ensure consistency?

Every batch is application-tested in iron mixes to validate flow, density, green strength, ejection, and sintered properties before shipment.

What in-house testing capabilities do you have?

A full PM lab with a sintering furnace, laser-diffraction particle size analysis, and standard PM test rigs that mirror real production conditions.

Can you customize a formulation for our parts?

Absolutely. Blends are tailored to target density, alloy system, press tonnage, and geometry, with validation testing for performance assurance.