APAR is ranked among the top 10 lubricant leaders in India and has built a legacy of delivering high-performance, sustainable, and technology-driven lubrication solutions for conductor and cable manufacturing. Strengthening this vision, APAR has partnered with the European multinational company Q8 Oils, known globally for pioneering wire drawing lubricants. Together, we bring unmatched expertise and manufacturing excellence to the forefront of the wire and cable industry.

A Global Partnership for Local Transformation

The APAR–Q8 collaboration is redefining standards in wire drawing, rolling, and metal processing. Q8 Oils, part of Kuwait Petroleum International, introduced the world’s first synthetic wire drawing oil in 1980. It continues to lead with proven research and product performance.

This collaboration combines APAR’s deep application knowledge and customer base with Q8 Oils’ advanced lubrication science, ensuring higher production efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced environmental compliance across a wide range of metalworking operations.

Product Portfolio and Applications

Our joint product line supports diverse process applications such as Rod Breakdown (RBD), Multi Wire Drawing (MWD), Annealing, Rolling, Cold Extrusion, and Anti-corrosion protection, ensuring smooth performance from start to finish.

Q8 Germ Allcard Priamus V12

A next-generation solution for all copper wire drawing applications.

• Advanced synthetic ester technology specially formulated for RBD and MWD machines, delivering exceptional cleanliness and minimal reactivity.
• Superior detergency that significantly reduces sludge build-up during operation.
• Excellent tramp oil rejection extending emulsion life and optimising maintenance cycles.
• Inherent bio-stability controlling bacterial growth over prolonged use.
• Enhances die life, ensures cleaner machinery, and supports higher production speeds and output reliability.

Q8 Germ Allcard Wirol Series

A proven solution for copper and copper alloy wire drawing applications.

• Available in semi-synthetic and full-synthetic versions for copper, aluminum, silver-plated, nickel-plated, and precious metal wires.
• Fully compatible with all multiwire and superfine wire applications.
• Product variants include WIROL-5000, WIROL-2200, WIROL-2020, and WIROL-2000 LFG.

Did you know? While typical copper wire drawing sizes range from 50 microns down to 10 microns, the Q8 Wirol synthetic series from APAR and Q8 Oils can handle wires as fine as 7 to 8 microns—meeting the extreme precision demands of the electronics industry.

Expanding the APAR POWEROIL and Q8 Oils Range

The combined strength of APAR’s POWEROIL brand and Q8 Oils offers a complete suite of advanced lubricants for every stage of metal processing:

• Wire drawing
• Cold and hot rolling
• Cold extrusion
• Anti-corrosion applications
• Metalworking greases

This extensive portfolio enables manufacturers to achieve consistent surface finish, extended equipment life, and improved operational efficiency.

Sustainability and Responsible Manufacturing

Both APAR and Q8 Oils share a deep commitment to sustainability, ensuring lubrication solutions that minimise environmental impact while maximising productivity.

Reducing environmental footprint through:

• Responsible raw material selection and sustainable supplier management.
• Localised production and optimised logistics to reduce CO₂ emissions.
• Utilisation of green energy sources, including solar systems.
• Emulsion optimisation and reduced energy consumption during formulation and production.

Increasing the positive impact through:

• Longer lubricant life, lower consumption rates, and improved energy efficiency.
• Biodegradable products supporting sustainable end-of-life disposal.
• Recycling initiatives promoting material reuse and circularity.

Application-Specific Excellence / Speciality Lubricants Solutions

Wire Drawing Oils

High-lubricity synthetic ester-based formulations built to meet the most demanding conditions for both ferrous and non-ferrous wire applications.

Annealer Fluids

Reliable protection during the annealing process, ensuring copper wires retain superior strength and conductivity.

Rolling Oils

Emulsifiable oils tailored for cold and hot rolling of non-ferrous rods and strips, successfully used in mills such as Southwire, Contirod, and Properzi.

A Partnership That Powers the Future

The APAR–Q8 Oils alliance represents more than a technological collaboration; it is a shared vision for efficiency, sustainability, and progress in the metalworking sector. Through innovation backed by global research and local expertise, we are shaping the future of lubrication for the wire and cable industry.

APAR and Q8 Oils, together we can transform your business.