Metalworking fluids

Conventional Metalworking Fluids and Innovative Solutions

Globally, thousands of tons of metalworking fluids (MWFs) are consumed each year. Those fluids are indispensable for protecting workpieces and equipment against abrasive wear and overheating during lathing, drilling, milling or grinding. Despite an uncertain economic climate, the demand for these fluids has continued to grow steadily.

Traditional metalworking fluids can be classified into three main types: straight oils, soluble oils, and synthetic fluids. Straight oils are petroleum-based and provide excellent lubrication, but they require frequent replacement due to their limited cooling abilities. Soluble oils are a mixture of petroleum oil and water, offering better cooling properties and improved tool life. Synthetic fluids, on the other hand, are chemically formulated and provide superior cooling and lubrication, resulting in extended tool life and improved surface finish. What all traditional types have in common are their environmental impact and health concerns for workers, when not treated and disposed properly.

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Cleaning Additives

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Cleaning Agents

Cleaning additives are formulated to enhance the effectiveness of cleaning agents by improving their ability to remove tough stains and dirt from various surfaces. Conventional cleaning agents often use water-repellent substances such as wax or silicones to prevent renewed soiling. Both produce residues that hamper the removal of water-insoluble dirt.

Galvanization Aid

Enhancing Quality and Efficiency in Electroplating

In the galvanic industry, gelatin is a well-known additive in the bath solutions. It serves multiple functions, including increasing or decreasing the mobility of ions in the electrolytic solution, complexing with metal ions, increasing overpotential to ensure a uniform deposit of metal atoms on the surface, and influencing the morphology of metal crystals.

Paper Coating

Solutions for a Better Environment

Plastic packaging has become a significant environmental concern, contributing to pollution in various forms such as long-lasting microplastics in soil, oceans, and even in the human body. Consequently, it is crucial to urgently seek alternatives to plastic packaging. One potential solution lies in the use of paper-based packaging materials.

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Performance Additives

NOVOTEC^® protein solutions simplify, accelerate or optimize processes, improve quality, reduce costs and promote high environmental and health compatibility.