Chem-Trend Announces New Die Cast Lubricant Products, Reports Positive Customer Feedback

  • Power-Lube® 760 piston lubricant for aluminum alloy market reduces waste by 50% while improving tip life.

Howell, Mich., August 11, 2008 – Chem-Trend, a global manufacturer of release agents, including die lubricants, and other process chemical specialties for the die casting and other manufacturing industries, announced a new product series. Power-Lube® 760, a plunger lubricant for the aluminum alloy die cast industry, was introduced to the market within the last six months, and the company reports positive customer feedback during that time.

Chem-Trend developed these new products because its customers continually demand higher performing die lubricant technology. These breakthrough products exemplify Chem-Trend’s commitment to partnering with its customers in finding solutions for specific problems, and taking performance advancements to the entire market segment.

Power-Lube® 760
Power-Lube® 760 was developed for plunger lubrication in the aluminum die casting industry as a means of reducing product waste and preventing premature wearing of plunger tips. The plunger injects molten metal into the die at high pressures that can reach 5,000 psi. Effective piston lubrication is critical in maintaining a smooth filling cycle and extending the life of the shot sleeve, plunger tip and the die. Until now, operators used traditional oil-based products, often applying excess lubricant to preempt problems. This created a hazardous environment due to the oils dripping to the floor. Costs also increased due to the larger volume of lubricant being used and additional labor for clean-up.

Chem-Trend developed Power-Lube® 760 to address these issues. A novel product with reduced viscosity, use of Power-Lube® 760 reduces the lubricant required by one-third, and also prolongs tip life. When fed through special low volume injection devices, there is little excess or wastage.

Power-Lube® 760 has been on the market in Europe for six months, and has received good response from Chem-Trend customers, according to G. “Nat” Natesh, Chem-Trend business development director for the die cast industry.

About Chem-Trend: Chem-Trend is a global organization with sales offices in 17 countries and distributors in more than 50 countries that are supported by their headquarters in Michigan and manufacturing sites on five continents. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of formulating and manufacturing innovative chemical specialties for use in the die casting, rotational molding, general rubber, polyurethane, tire, thermoplastics and composites industries. By working with its customers directly and on a personal level, Chem-Trend develops tailored products that help its customers make better parts – and more of them. At the core of its business are industry-standard mold release agents, die lubricants and purging compounds engineered to maximize productivity while delivering high-quality finished parts.

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