The H. L. Blachford SMART System - Lubricant Advisor Technology is a state-of-the-art wire drawing lubricant selection program that matches technically advanced Blachford Chemdraw® lubricants with wire industry needs. SMART gives customers the power to minimize or eliminate some of the risks associated with the "trial and error" part of evaluating new wire drawing lubricants.
How SMART works?
The customer's wire drawing and lubrication systems information is entered into the SMART System. SMART then searches for the best possible Blachford Chemdraw® lubricants based on real world data from similar applications and our understanding of current and new lubricant technologies.
This highly effective, proprietary tool was developed by Blachford R&D and Applications Experts and is supported by many years of field applications experience and data collection. All field information entered into SMART by our R&D or Sales teams is treated as strictly confidential.
Where can SMART be used?
The H. L. Blachford SMART system can benefit a wide range of wire drawing companies such as (but not limited to):
- Welding wire
- Spring wire
- Tire bead
- Tire cord
- Stainless steel wire
- Galvanized wire
How SMART can save money:
SMART provides the option to simulate a customer's work conditions prior to evaluating lubricants in their processes. By changing selected working parameters such as die material, drawing speed or lubricant applicator, SMART may advise a different lubricant that will help to improve profitability through improved wire drawing performance or lower cost. Reducing or eliminating the trial stage of any lubricant change, can save time, material, maintenance, and waste disposal, as well as reduce production risks.
