Metalube Launches Lubricool™ 960 – A Sustainable Step Forward in Wire Drawing Lubricants

Leading global lubricant specialist Metalube has unveiled Lubricool™ 960, a next-generation, fully synthetic, mineral oil-free wire drawing lubricant that delivers exceptional performance while advancing sustainability in the copper wire manufacturing industry.

Building on decades of innovation, Lubricool™ 960 sets a new benchmark for lubricant technology, combining cleaner chemistry with superior process efficiency and extended tool life. Sustainability is at the core of Lubricool 960.  Developed to help manufacturers reduce environmental impact, it offers a fully synthetic, mineral oil-free solution for modern wire drawing operations. By eliminating mineral oil, Lubricool 960 supports cleaner production, easier waste management and improved operator and environmental safety – without compromising performance.

Speaking on the development of Lubricool™ 960, Product Development Manager, Sam Adamson, said: “Advanced formulations and continued innovation are at the heart of everything we do at Metalube, with our state-of-the-art laboratory and team of research and development chemists, we can create new formulations and next generation products for the wire drawing lubricants market”.

Lubricool™ 960 is designed for use across a wide range of wire drawing applications – from intermediate to superfine wire on both plain and tinned copper. Its fully synthetic formulation ensures consistent results and cleaner running, even in the most demanding multi-wire machines.

Features and Benefits

• Sustainability at its core: Mineral oil–free formulation supports cleaner production, easier waste management, and improved operator and environmental safety.
• Optimal lubrication: Protects tooling and ensures an exceptional surface finish.
• Superior cooling: Provides exceptional heat dissipation to keep dies and wire cool, reducing wear and improving process efficiency.
• Excellent copper soap resistance: Minimises build-up for smoother operation and longer tool life.
• Machine cleanliness: Maintains clean machinery and excellent bacterial resistance.

A six-month industrial trial at a leading UK Copper Wire manufacturer confirmed the lubricant’s outstanding performance:

By removing mineral oils, Lubricool™ 960 helps manufacturers reduce waste, simplify disposal, enhance workplace conditions, and support their ESG and sustainability targets – all while improving operational efficiency and extending equipment life.  Lubricool™ 960 forms part of Metalube’s new Lubricool™ 900 Series – the company’s next-generation range of copper wire drawing lubricants, developed to set new standards in sustainability, performance, and process reliability.

Metalube is an award-winning UK-based manufacturer of high-performance industrial lubricants. Operating in over 100 countries, the company specialises in advanced lubrication solutions for the wire and cable industry, delivering products that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and reliability.

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