Advanced oils, lubricants and treatments since 1887
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Advanced oils, lubricants and treatments since 1887
Main Switchboard: +44 (0)1484 713201
Technical Help Desk: +44 (0)1484 475060
Traditional oil-based forming lubricants often solve one problem while creating several more — contamination, cleaning delays, welding fumes, increased scrap, and reduced tooling life. Solform Gel is different. Developed to improve the entire tube bending process, not just lubrication performance, Solform Gel is an oil-free, water-based gel designed for severe mandrel bending operations where cleanliness, repeatability and efficiency matter.
Who is it used by?
Solform Gel is trusted across a range of industries where clean processes, consistent results, and reliable performance are essential. It is commonly used in:
Automotive – exhaust systems where clean, fume-free welding is critical
Industrial machinery – compressed air and fluid systems requiring controlled bending and clean finishes
Construction – handrails and guardrails where surface quality and efficiency matter
The non-drip formulation stays where it’s applied, while parts and tooling can be easily cleaned with water, reducing mess and downtime.
Compatible with manual, semi-automated, and fully automated application systems, and proven on stainless steel, aluminium, and aluminised materials.
Produces no fumes during welding, allowing parts to move directly from bending to welding in many applications, without intermediate cleaning.
Chlorine-free and water-based, Solform Gel can be diluted and disposed of via wastewater streams (subject to local approval), supporting more sustainable operations.
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