CHEMDRAW S31L

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    CHEMDRAW® S31L is designed as a versatile dry wire drawing lubricant for the demanding high speed production of a wide range of carbon and stainless steel alloys. The sodium stearate chemistry and additional additives produce a thick, robust lubrication film capable of sustaining extreme drawing performance under less than ideal conditions. After drawing, the residual lubricant can be easily removed from the wire surface using standard alkaline cleaners.

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    Key Features
    • Zinc phosphate, borax, lime, or sulfate precoats
    • Carbon & stainless MIG/CO₂ wire
    • Prestressed concrete wire
    • High carbon rope wire
    • Stainless spring wire
    • Music wire
    • Tire bead reinforcement wire
    • Green, fine beads/ground particles
    • <2% moisture
    • Mostly soluble in hot water
    • Fusion temp: 210–250 °C
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    What makes Blachford the category leader in welding wire lubricants?

    CHEMDRAW® leads with low-dust, low-consumption chemistries, process-specific solutions (MIG, flux-cored, SAW, aluminum, stainless), ISO 9001 plants, and proven global support.
    Precoats/carriers and draw soaps keep conductivity and sliding consistent—reducing bird-nesting, burnbacks, and stoppages for smoother feed and stable arcs.
    Yes. Nitrite-free, borax-free, and lime-free options meet EHS goals without sacrificing film integrity, conductivity, or finish.
    Yes. Chemistries cover carbon/alloy steels and non-ferrous wires (including aluminum), with recycling options to lower usage and disposal.
    Examples: RXJ12, 644-N, SPJ, S31L, 691-B (MIG); SOS, 55, 466, TQ638, BS-7W-BD, 19T (flux-cored/stick); SL 1029, 740 GR 2, 432, 747/30, 2001 (aluminum); BSS-300, CMP28 + RXJ12, 644-N, SOS, TQ700 (stainless). Final picks depend on your setup.
    SMART-guided usage envelopes, on-line tech support, and fast data reviews make trials short, predictable, and aligned to your wire, dies, speeds, and targets.
    Instrumental, elemental, and surface analysis to diagnose issues, verify films, and fine-tune chemistry—backed by welding wire application expertise.
    Automotive, shipbuilding, construction, aerospace, appliance, and OEM consumables—served by ISO 9001 facilities and a worldwide technical network.

    Momentum That Moves Your Profit Margin

    Eliminate bottlenecks and boost profit with patented additives and 90+ years of global innovation.

    • 30+

      Countries Served

    • 3

      Global Manufacturing Locations

    • 200+

      Patents Granted

    • 4B

      Gallons of Lubricant Delivered Annually

    • 90+

      Global Manufacturing Locations

    • 1

      Academy Award