Blachford leads high-performance wire drawing worldwide with custom-engineered lubricants that consistently reduce dust, lower total consumption, and extend die life.
Our SMART System aligns chemistry to your wire, dies, and line setup—replacing trial-and-error with data-driven selection.
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Blachford’s spring wire lubricants are engineered for high-stress applications requiring exceptional surface quality and tensile strength. Our dry and liquid formulations provide superior die protection, consistent wire coating, and clean, uniform finishes—ideal for both carbon and alloy steel springs. Designed to minimize residue and ensure smooth coiling performance, they help manufacturers maintain tight tolerances and extended die life throughout production.
CHEMDRAW® S31L delivers extreme drawing performance and robust film strength for carbon and stainless steel wire.
Versatile dry wire lubricant for carbon and stainless wires, leaving a clean finish.
Next-generation soluble lubricant for high-speed carbon steel drawing with reduced dust and waste.
Blachford’s cold heading wire drawing lubricants are formulated to deliver the consistent surface quality and lubricity required for downstream heading and forming operations. Our products ensure uniform coatings, excellent die life, and smooth metal flow—reducing tool wear and preventing wire surface defects. Suitable for carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, these lubricants support efficient production of fasteners, bolts, and other precision cold-formed parts.
Free-flowing metal stearate powder for cold heading wire with smooth lubrication, minimal buildup, and reduced die wear.
High-performance lubricant for stainless steel and alloy wire drawing, offering consistent particle size and superior tool life under extreme conditions.
Formulated stearates and lime blend for carbon steel and cold heading stock; ensures uniformity and tool life.
Blachford’s wire rope lubricants provide long-lasting protection and performance in demanding environments. Formulated to penetrate between strands and resist water washout, they reduce friction, prevent corrosion, and extend service life. Suitable for use in drawing, stranding, and closing operations, our products ensure smooth processing and reliable lubrication for steel wire ropes used in construction, mining, marine, and industrial applications.
First box wire drawing lubricant for improved sodium soap performance and pickup.
Versatile dry wire lubricant for carbon and stainless wires, leaving a clean finish.
Next-generation soluble lubricant for high-speed carbon steel drawing with reduced dust and waste.
Blachford’s non-ferrous wire drawing lubricants deliver consistent performance across copper, aluminum, and brass wire applications. Our formulations provide exceptional cooling, lubricity, and surface finish, minimizing wire breaks and die wear. Available in both dry powder and oil-based systems, they ensure clean wire surfaces and reliable performance.
CHEMDRAW 623 is a light hydrocarbon lubricant offering excellent wetting and bright finishes for aluminum, copper, and ferrous metalworking applications.
CHEMDRAW 792 is a semi-synthetic copper wire drawing lubricant offering superior lubrication, emulsion stability, and corrosion protection.
CHEMDRAW ALG-PP is a clean-running drawing oil for high-tension aluminum wire applications, providing low die wear and bright surface finishes.
Blachford’s lubricants for Cassette Roller Die (CRD) systems are engineered to perform under the high-speed, low-angle contact conditions unique to roller die drawing. Our formulations deliver exceptional film strength, cooling, and cleanliness—reducing roller wear, wire scoring, and residue buildup.
Light-duty, soluble dry drawing lubricant for low to medium carbon steel and stainless wire, easily cleaned for brighter wire finishes.
CHEMDRAW® 580 is a general-purpose wire drawing lubricant for both high and low carbon steel wire.
CHEMDRAW® C-68MG improves die life and finish in mechanically descaled, multi-draft wire drawing.
Blachford’s stainless steel wire drawing lubricants are engineered to handle the high strength and heat of stainless wire production. Formulated for superior adhesion and film strength, they reduce die wear, prevent pickup and scoring, and deliver a clean, polished finish. Available in dry, paste, and liquid forms, our lubricants support both wet and dry drawing processes for consistent quality and extended tool life.
Light-duty, soluble dry drawing lubricant for low to medium carbon steel and stainless wire, easily cleaned for brighter wire finishes.
Versatile dry wire lubricant for carbon and stainless wires, leaving a clean finish.
Medium-rich calcium soap lubricant for high-speed carbon and stainless wire drawing, offering clean performance and enhanced film strength.
Blachford’s tire cord and bead wire lubricants are specifically formulated for the demanding conditions of tire reinforcement manufacturing. Our products ensure uniform wire coating, excellent adhesion to rubber compounds, and smooth drawing performance.
Versatile dry wire lubricant for carbon and stainless wires, leaving a clean finish.
Versatile nitrite-free lubricant for carbon steel wire, with bright, clean finish and excellent plating results.
Our PC strand wire lubricants are engineered for surface quality, conductivity, and strength in large-scale infrastructure projects. By reducing residue and film defects, Blachford helps manufacturers meet strict performance standards and become an industry leader.
First box wire drawing lubricant for improved sodium soap performance and pickup.
Versatile dry wire lubricant for carbon and stainless wires, leaving a clean finish.
CHEMDRAW® S31L delivers extreme drawing performance and robust film strength for carbon and stainless steel wire.
Blachford offers a full range of lubricants for stick electrode, MIG (CO₂), and flux cored wire (FCW) manufacturing. Our formulations deliver smooth drawing, clean burn-off, and consistent surface quality across all wire types. To learn more, go to the Welding Wire section of our website by clicking below.
Blachford has supported wire manufacturers for generations with proven solutions and industry-first innovations:
Chemdraw® brand legacy — benchmark for high-performance wire drawing lubricants
Proprietary SMART System for lubricant selection and process optimization
ISO 9001–certified manufacturing in North America
Trusted by wire producers in over 20 countries, across automotive, aerospace, and construction industries
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