The shift to green steel production and its impact on the wire drawing industry

“Together, we are shaping a sustainable wire drawing industry and supporting the global shift towards green steel production - for a more efficient and sustainable future.”
Steel production is currently undergoing a profound shift towards green steel production, with environmentally friendly technologies and processes taking center stage. This development aims to reduce CO₂ emissions and increase energy efficiency. The wire drawing industry, which is closely linked to steel production, must also adapt to this transformation.
In this context, Traxit - a brand of Klüber Lubrication - is focusing on innovative solutions to make the wire drawing industry more sustainable and efficient.
Supporting the wire drawing industry with customized drawing lubricants
Traxit Wire Lubrication is at the forefront of supporting the wire drawing industry in its transition to green production. The company develops high-quality drawing lubricants that are specially tailored to the wire drawing production processes of its customers and ensure maximum efficiency.
The customization of its drawing lubricants can reduce die wear by up to 10%, which extends the service life of the tools and reduces maintenance costs. At the same time, drawing lubricant consumption is reduced by up to 30%, which significantly reduces production costs and the environmental footprint. These optimizations contribute directly to resource conservation and more sustainable production.
Reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency
Traxit’s drawing lubricants also make it possible to reduce energy consumption by up to 2%. In times of rising energy prices and increasing pressure to reduce CO₂ emissions, this is an important advantage.
The use of Traxit’s products not only increases the efficiency of wire drawing processes, but also makes them more environmentally friendly and supports its customers on their way to sustainable and future-proof production. At the same time, the lubricant manufacturer minimizes wire breakage and reduces wire contamination, which improves product quality and facilitates further processing.
Example: energy consumption when drawing stainless steel wires with a thickness of 0.2 mm
When drawing stainless steel wires with a final diameter of 0.2 mm, the energy consumption is around 450 to 500 kWh per tons. The initial thickness of the material and the drawing speed are the main influencing factors. Medium-sized companies that produce 10,000 to 50,000 tons of stainless steel wire per year consume between 5 million and 25 million kWh per year with an average energy consumption of 500 kWh per tons.
In view of an industrial electricity price of 17.81 cents per kWh in Germany, a 2% energy saving results in cost benefits of several tens of thousands of euros and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions.
Global presence and reduction of transport emissions
Transportation between the production and consumption of lubricants is an additional factor for CO² emissions and significantly contributes to the companies’ overall emissions. The international presence of Traxit, with production facilities in all major markets, enables the company to serve local needs efficiently while minimizing transport routes. This makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions and supports its efforts to minimize the environmental impact. Thanks to decentralized warehousing and cooperation with global distribution partners, Traxit can also deliver its products quickly and with a low environmental footprint.
Sustainable optimization of the wire drawing industry
Traxit’s customized solutions for optimizing wire drawing processes not only contribute to a significant increase in ecological and economic efficiency, but also support the entire value chain in the steel industry. By reducing the consumption of drawing lubricants and energy and cutting transport emissions, it makes an important contribution to sustainable production.
Investing in a green future together
The wire drawing industry is at a crucial turning point, and now is the time to invest in sustainable solutions. Contact Traxit today to learn more about how its customized drawing solutions and sustainable production strategies can increase your efficiency, reduce costs and lower your company's environmental footprint.
To dive into the advantages of Traxit’s lubricants, you can also meet its corporate team in the German Pavilion at booth GH-323 at wire Mexico, taking place in Monterrey from February 11 to 13. Don’t miss it.
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