Casting Lubricants

Experts in Casting Lubricants

During the open stream continuous casting process, lubrication of the mold is vital to avoid sticking of the strand to the mold. Additionally, operators are looking to ensure surface quality, improve heat transfer, protect molds from deposits, minimize continuous casting fluid consumption, protect workers from fumes, odors, and flames, and increase process efficiency with higher casting speeds.

Optimizing Operations

Quaker Houghton has been able to refine their experience in developing casting oils by working with major steel manufacturers and establishing close relationships with OEMs to develop continuous casting mold release lubricants. To achieve the desired operational performance, we use selected fluids such as virgin base stocks or the highest grade natural esters. The special development of continuous casting oils, fit for purpose, ensures the proper lubrication of the critical areas during the process and creates an appropriate atmosphere for a more reliable casting process with the advantages of:

Strong lubrication film with excellent lubricating properties for high-speed castings
Excellent thermal stability
Low consumption rate per ton of cast steel leading to reduced lubricant spending
Improved mold cleanliness, extended mold life, and decreased costs associated with mold maintenance
Enhanced billet surface quality
Reduced smoke formation
Recommendations of mold lube application equipment including bulk storage, working tanks and application pumps