XD 825

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    XD 825 is a synthetic wet drawing lubricant designed to enhance arc stability and wire feed in MIG welding applications. It provides good conductivity with or without water dilution and leaves a residual coating that improves slip and feed performance. Suitable for finish drawing or coating welding wire, XD 550’s ionic formulation ensures stable operation and reduced tarnish during processing.

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    Key Features
    • Improves arc stability and wire feed performance
    • Usable with or without water dilution
    • Leaves conductive, lubricating residual coating
    • Compatible with copper-coated, copper-free, and stainless MIG wire
    • Operates effectively at 20–45 °C and pH > 8 for optimal stability
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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