16 Nov

Reduction in plunger lubricant usage

2022-11-16T08:46:07-05:00

A global manufacturer of high pressure aluminum die castings for major automotive companies was looking to replace the plunger lubricant being used in their die casting operations. The manufacturer was specifically looking to reduce costs related to lubricant usage.

Reduction in plunger lubricant usage2022-11-16T08:46:07-05:00
28 Feb

Die Casting : 60% Consumption Reduction Die Casting Aluminum

2020-11-20T10:15:37-05:00

Quaker Houghton reviewed the customers objectives and developed a new invert emulsion plunger lubricant to meet their needs. Quaker Houghton’s invert emulsion technology consists of water based plunger lubricants with oil; the water burns off leaving only the amount of oil needed for optimum lubrication.

Die Casting : 60% Consumption Reduction Die Casting Aluminum2020-11-20T10:15:37-05:00
24 Feb

Die Casting : 40% Plunger Lubricant Savings And Improved Performance

2020-03-18T04:55:00-04:00

Quaker Houghton, analyzed the customer’s process and developed PLUNGER SLICK®202; a premium low viscosity plunger lubricant formulated for high pressure die casting. Due to the increased thermal stability of PLUNGER SLICK®202, Quaker Houghton was able to provide several benefits to the customer and obtained unanimous approval by all departments including oper¬ations, engineering, purchasing, and safety, health and environmental.

Die Casting : 40% Plunger Lubricant Savings And Improved Performance2020-03-18T04:55:00-04:00
24 Feb

Die Casting : 400% Plunger Tip Life Increase

2020-11-20T09:30:32-05:00

The Quaker Houghton team developed a new “talc-based technology” tip lubricant. The team made adjustments with viscosity- base oils and water vs. oil lubrication and developed the new PLUNGER SLICK® 200T oil based plunger lube.

Die Casting : 400% Plunger Tip Life Increase2020-11-20T09:30:32-05:00
24 Feb

Die Casting : 50% Plunger Lubricant Usage Reduction By Improving Tip Adherence

2020-03-18T05:02:46-04:00

Quaker Houghton analyzed the customer’s process and recommended switching their plunger lubricant to PLUNGER SLICK® 130, a product formulated for superior performance and excellent boundary lubrication. PLUNGER SLICK® 130 incorporates the highest quality base stock to ensure consistent performance at high temperatures; this increased thermal stability allows for minimized potential decomposition products that contribute to process defects, such as porosity.

Die Casting : 50% Plunger Lubricant Usage Reduction By Improving Tip Adherence2020-03-18T05:02:46-04:00