Steels and metals
FUCHS provides trusted lubrication solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of the steel and metals industry. Our offerings include lubricants for continuous casting mills, hot-rolling mills, cold-rolling mills, automotive coil coating, and auxiliary equipment, among others. Backed by decades of expertise and continuous innovation, our advanced lubricants are engineered to optimize equipment performance, safeguard critical machinery, and boost productivity at every stage of steel production. Our lubrication solutions are designed to protect your equipment while offering:
- Corrosion prevention
- Moisture resistance
- Friction & wear reduction
- Contamination protection
- High-temperature protection
- High-load capability
- Cleanliness of steel equipment
Why Steel Plants Worldwide Trust FUCHS
In the steel industry, where extreme conditions and demanding operations are the norm, FUCHS is the name you can trust.
Technologically Leading | Globally Present | Sustainability Driven |
Our cutting-edge research drives continuous improvement and innovation to meet industry demands. | Our globally available solutions are supported by local experts who are ready to optimize your lubrication strategy with personalized support. | We strive to develop environmentally friendly solutions that enable our customers to operate more sustainably. |
Transform Your Steel Plant Operations
We empower our customers to improve their bottom line with our sustainable lubrication solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of steel and metal manufacturing equipment, even under the most demanding operating conditions. Our comprehensive lubrication solutions reduce your total cost of ownership through:
- Increased productivity & efficiency
- Reduced process costs
- Avoided rework & related scrap
- Decreased energy consumption
- Lower lubricant consumption
- Reduced downtime/maintenance costs
Your Full-Solution Lubrication Partner in The Steel & Metal Industries
Our lubricant portfolio for the steel and metal industries spans the entire range of maintenance oils, metalworking fluids, rolling fluids, corrosion inhibitors, stamping/drawing fluids, cleaners, greases, and nearly every other type of lubricant used in an industrial setting.
The RENOLIN MORGEAR Series is specially formulated to meet the demanding requirements of MORGOIL® bearings, offering superior demulsibility to quickly separate water, air, and other contaminants. These products exceed industry standards, including the Danieli (Italy, 2000), SMS (Germany, 01/2009), and the Dynamic Demulsibility Endurance criteria outlined in the MORGOIL® Advanced Specification (SN 180 Part 4: 2009-07).
Key benefits include:
- Excellent demulsibility /effective water separation
- Extended equipment lifethrough advanced additives that enhance oxidation stability and provide superior corrosion and wear protection.
- Prevention of cavitation and reduced noise thanks to low-foaming properties.
Hydraulic oils from our RENOLIN product line are engineered to provide exceptional shear, thermal, and oxidative stability while increasing energy and efficiency.
Key benefits include:
- Extended equipment life through synergistic additives that ensure long-lasting hydraulic performance at peak efficiency.
- Ensure reliability under high temperatures and heavy loads, guaranteeing consistent operation in demanding conditions.
Product | Description | Applications |
RENOLIN B SERIES
| Demulsifying hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils that surpass the requirements of: DIN 51524-2: HLP, ISO 6743-4: HM, Denison HF-1, HF-2, HF-0, Vickers I-286-S, M-2950-S, Cincinnati Machine P68, P69, P70, US Steel 127, 136 | Mobile and stationary hydraulic units where the use of a demulsifying hydraulic oil (type HLP) is recommended. |
Our non-toxic, non-hazardous fire-resistant fluids from the RENOSAFE and PLANTOFLUX lines are designed to enhance operator safety and acceptance. With our fire-resistant fluids, your plant can:
Key benefits include:
- Extended service life with superior oxidation, thermal, and hydrolytic stability.
- Prolonged equipment life with fluids formulated to protect against wear, extreme pressure, and corrosion
- Enhanced equipment reliability with fluids that feature rapid air release and impact on pumps
- More sustainable operation with readily biodegradable solutions free of heavy metals
Product | Description | Application |
RENOSAFE FIREPROTECT 46 NA | Synthetic polyol ester with inherent shear stability. | Steel mill, blast furnaces, continuous casting machines, coke plants, mining application, mobile and stationary hydraulic units, injection molding machines. |
RENOLIN HFC 46 | Synthetic water/polyglycol | Steel mill, blast furnaces, continuous casting machines, coke plants, mining application, mobile and stationary hydraulic units, injection molding machines. |
PLANTOFLUX FR 68 HOC | Sustainable and renewable high oleic vegetable base oil | Steel mill, blast furnaces, continuous casting machines, coke plants, mining application, mobile and stationary hydraulic units, injection molding machines. |
RENOLIN CAST oils deliver exceptional lubrication in caster molds, ensuring superior billet finishes with reduced maintenance. These oils minimize smoke, varnishing, and coking, helping to maintain a clean and efficient production environment.
Our powerful RENOCLEAN cleaners remove stubborn residues, oils, and contaminants with ease. Formulated to enhance equipment performance, simplify maintenance, ensure safety, and uphold operational excellence, RENOCLEAN products are the ideal solution for keeping your operations running smoothly.
Product | Description | Application |
RENOCLEAN GL 8000 Series | Liquid cleaner that tolerates heavy soil loads and resists microbial growth to help increase bath cycle and decrease disposal costs. Performs best in spray applications requiring low foaming and corrosion protection. | Ferrous, Aluminum, Copper, and Brass substrates. |
RENOCLEAN SUPER 844
| This environmentally friendly, heavy-duty, liquid alkaline cleaner provides excellent results for maintenance cleaning where soil needs to be removed, suspended, and emulsified. | Floors, walls, equipment, and parts. |
Engineered for extreme conditions, high-performance RENOLIT greases deliver exceptional durability, minimizing maintenance, reducing downtime, and maximizing the efficiency of heavy-duty industrial applications.
Key benefits include:
- Extended equipment life through superior protection against corrosion, wear, extreme pressures, and heavy loads.
- Resistance to shearing , maintaining consistency under demanding conditions.
- Outstanding mechanical stability even in the presence of high temperatures, chemically treated water, acids, detergents, and other process fluids.
Product | Description | Applications |
RENOLIT CXS SERIES | Calcium sulfonate complex greases that resist chemically treated water, acids, detergents, and other process fluids. | Heavy industrial applications and steel processing equipment such as Casters, Hot Strip Mill Back-Up Bearings, Pickling Line and Galvanizing Lines. |
RENOLIT SUPERLITH 2000 SERIES | Lithium complex greases with a high base oil viscosity for a thicker lubricating film.
| Steel processing equipment such as Continuous Casters, Shears, Roughers, Finishing Stands, Run Out Tables, Hot Strip Mill Bearings, Mill Roll Neck Bearings, Spindles, Couplings, and Gearing. |
RENOLIT PLEXALENE RP 1400 | Aluminum complex, extreme pressure (EP) greases formulated with premium quality, severely hydrotreated base stock | Steel processing equipment such as Continuous Casters, Hot Strip Mills, Mill Roll Neck Bearings, Spindles, Couplings, and Gearing. |
RENOLIT PU MP-2 | Polyurea grease that resists oxidation and oil separation at elevated temperatures. | High-temperature bearings (e.g., electric motors), industrial equipment in wet or humid environments, and heavy-duty machinery. |
Rolling oils from our RENOFORM line are engineered for unmatched performance, increased productivity, and superior surface quality. Tailored to meet the demands of modern rolling operations, our advanced formulations deliver exceptional lubrication, thermal stability, and wear protection to ensure smoother, faster, and more efficient processes.
Product | Description | Application |
RENOFORM RO SC Series | Advanced fluids that offer optimum strip and mill cleanliness, stain elimination, and enhanced roll life while reducing required roll forces. | Cold rolling |
RENOFORM RO SP Series
| Low residue fluids that offer increased corrosion protection and optimum surface finish. | Skin pass / wet temper |
RENOFORM RO HN & HX Series | Low consumption fluids that reduce roll forces and energy consumption while increasing work roll life. With optimum dispersion and controlled lubricity, these fluids offer excellent demulsibility and reduced impact on cooling water. | Hot rolling |
Your machines operate under demanding conditions, and high-performance lubricants are essential to ensure their success. But maintaining maximum machine availability and productivity goes beyond just the right products—it's about the right partnership. Our application specialists are on-site to analyze, inspect, and help maintain your equipment, ensuring your plant runs smoothly. We provide a comprehensive view of adjacent processes, offering tailored services that optimize lubrication management, including:
- Sample collections
- Process data collection & reporting
- Lubricant project implementation & oversight
- Lubricant system monitoring
- Gear inspections
- Surveys
- Trial setup & support
