IRMCO FLUIDS® 980-323K has been developed with additional components compared to the proven 980-323 series, while maintaining the fundamental principles that position IRMCO as a producer of oil-free lubricants for sheet metal stamping.

IRMCO FLUIDS® 980-323K was developed with the aim of filling a gap in the sheet metal stamping market: creating a clean lubricant capable of handling heavy forming operations and high production volumes on steel sheets, including stainless steel.

IRMCO FLUIDS® F980-323K has delivered strong results in stamping structural automotive components such as car frames, suspension frames, steel wheels, and seat structures, as well as applications in the production of household appliances and domestic goods.

It is a highly versatile lubricant, delivering excellent results on both polished and unpolished steel surfaces with tensile strength ranging from 200 MPa to 780 MPa.

Many of these excellent results have been achieved on stainless steel alloys commonly used in the automotive and household appliance industries, demonstrating remarkable flexibility in application methods, at a relatively low cost, also considering the low lubricant concentration required in water.

View our case studies on sheet metal stamping using non-oil lubricants.

REDUCE OIL CONSUMPTION FOR SHEET METAL STAMPING

Project scope:
Replace sheet metal forming oil to reduce consumption by using a cleaner lubricant in smaller quantities.

Metal substrate:
SP251-540P HRPO— Thickness 2.7 mm

IRMCO Product:
IRMCO FLUID 980 323K—16% dilution in water

Process improvements:

1. Deburring and a 15% reduction in chemical use for high-volume production.
2. Maintenance of molding speeds despite the reduced amount of lubricant applied.
3. Easy to clean in preparation for painting with the E-COAT system.
4. The problems that had persisted for years due to inadequate cleaning and welding defects have been resolved.

REDUCE LUBRICANT USAGE

Project scope:
Replace sheet metal forming oil to reduce consumption by using a cleaner lubricant in smaller quantities.

Metal substrate:
SP251-540P HRPO— 2.5 mm thick

IRMCO Product:
IRMCO FLUID 980 323K—diluted 20% in water.

Process improvements:

1. IRMCO FLUID 980-323K has proven effective in replacing a mineral emulsifiable oil despite a 12% reduction in concentration.
2. Maintenance of print speeds with high-quality corners.
3. Excellent cleaning quality for paint preparation.
4. The customer was able to avoid pre-treatment processes before welding.

REDUCE LUBRICANT CONCENTRATION AND USE A CLEANER ONE

Project scope:
Replace the emulsifiable oil used in sheet metal forming in order to reduce its concentration and consumption by using a cleaner lubricant.

Metal substrate:
SP251-540P HRPO— thickness 3.1 mm

IRMCO Product:
IRMCO FLUID 980 323K—diluted 20% in water.

Process improvements:

1. A 15% reduction in concentration, longer mold life, and an improved finish on the machined part.
2. The same print speed was maintained despite the lower concentration of lubricant.
3. The part could be welded defect-free in the subsequent finishing stages, eliminating the need for pre-treatments that were normally carried out before welding.