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Thickeners as a component of lubricating greases
Technical article by Andreas Faßbender, Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG How do you transport water in a sieve? Who doesn’t remember being asked this question by their physics teacher in secondary school? The expected and usual [...]
Aviation: The triple effect of metal working fluids
High component quality, low tool costs: decisive factors for aircraft manufacturers and suppliers Reaching new heights in component quality, maintenance and reject parts reduction Precision and high tech, stability and weight reduction: the demands placed on [...]
MWF check: test and prepare metal working fluid now!
The framework conditions in production are ever-changing. At times, utilisation rates in machining production can vary significantly. Make sure that you are using your metal working fluid (MWF) correctly now to thus be prepared for the future in [...]
Plant downtime: What you need to know
Bridging inactive phases in production as best possible with proper coolant maintenance As a metal machine operator, you may be faced with situations where your machine tools or machining centres need to be shut down. There are a number [...]
Bring on the future
Knowledge as a resource – more valuable than ever
Coolants and frost: Important advice for winter!
Sub-zero temperatures and frost are not uncommon in the winter, and these factors also affect coolants. The storage conditions of products need to be appropriate so that users can use coolants in top condition during the [...]
What you need to know about formaldehyde and formaldehyde depots in rhenus coolants
Formaldehyde1 has been classified by the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) as both "Carcinogen category 1B" and "Mutagen category 2". However, under the directive for the classification of formaldehyde, there is no change to labelling requirements and no obligation [...]
Mixing water
What you need to keep in mind when using water-miscible coolants The quality of the water you use has a considerable influence on the functionality of your coolants. This is hardly surprising, as the proportion of water in emulsions [...]
Steel production demands outstanding lubricants
For decades, architects and builders have been relying on steel as a strong component of stable high-rise buildings and bridges. But this versatile material is also used for underwater pipelines and even everyday goods such as knives and forks. [...]
An effective coolant change in six steps
How to clean coolant systems effectively
Actively protects the skin even with use of coolants
When it comes to active health and safety during production, the skin is a particular priority. It is not only the dust, high temperatures and mechanical irritants that affect it. Coolants can also be damaging for this sensitive organ. [...]
Measuring the coolant concentration
For production managers, the continuous measurement of the concentration of coolants is part of the production process — for one simple reason: the legislator prescribes this regular monitoring according to the valid technical regulations in each country. In addition [...]
EP additives: High pressures under control
Wirksam unter hohem Druck
Safety from the specialist: Solutions for aviation
Raw material trends in aircraft construction Processes, approvals and optimisation When an airline gets a call raising an AOG, or "Aircraft on Ground", alarm, every minute counts. In the aviation industry, every hour that a high-tech aeroplane [...]
Fluid Management: Key cornerstones for ensuring successful implementation
Fluid management involves all services associated with the use of coolants and other fluids, such as hydraulic fluid or slideway oil. In addition to the use of fluids, it is also important to analyse and optimise the fluid process [...]
Rhenus Lub singled out for digitised grease production
Presentation of the winner's trophy from the "WE DO DIGITAL" DIHK campaign as part of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance Summit 2017 in Berlin.
Coolant volume — the underestimated factor
Identify problems before they occur Excessive foaming, poor heat dissipation or foreign matter in the operating emulsion — when difficulties occur in the fluid process, it is often worth critically evaluating the operating volume of the processing machines. Could [...]
A quantum leap in the manufacturing of special greases
Smart Factory in Mönchengladbach put into operation Industry 4.0 is a term used to refer to the intelligent linking of all production processes in a company. The digital age is well underway at Rhenus Lub. With the comprehensive modernisation of [...]
Our innovations are safe!
Research and development It goes without saying that as our customer, you want to implement product innovations as soon as possible. Our high-performance lubricating greases for lifetime lubrication, and our coolants, such as rhenus FU 800, which is non-hazardous to humans [...]
Quality without compromise — for the benefit of health
High-tech lubricants for medical technology A long tool life, high level of machining performance, high surface finish quality and excellent washability — even for materials that are difficult to machine, such as titanium, and stainless steel or ceramic. Medical [...]
Don‘t be afraid of coolants
Important tips for safe handling of coolants We want our customers to feel safe. So we‘ve published a new flyer to help make coolant handling easier and more user-friendly for you. We have seven tips that are effective and, [...]
It‘s the bottom line that counts
Product price versus process costs According to a study by the Fraunhofer Institute, the “Total Costs of Procurement“ play a significant deciding role in whether a purchase makes economic sense. Process and material costs are particularly important factors in [...]
What you need to know about the GHS Regulation
The GHS Regulation comes into effect on 1 June. The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of the United Nations (UN) is a standard international system for the classification and labelling of chemicals, providing guidelines for packaging and safety data sheets. [...]
Health and safety in production machining — productively implemented using the T-O-P-model
The term "Health and Safety" should be understood to be far-reaching, especially in production machining. This is because modern health and safety is preventative and does not wait for damage or events to occur before modifications or improvements [...]
Tap water: Why the water quality is so important for the functionality of the coolant
Our latest article covers the key points to consider when using tap water for coolants and the simple means that can be used to determine water quality. Water quality can have a profound influence on the functionality of coolants [...]
Coolants: product prices versus process costs
In order to be and remain competitive as a company, not only do the products have to be of the highest quality, but the costs must be perfectly co-ordinated with the production process. What costs are incurred? The [...]
Coolants: a highly complex structure and ingredients
Samples of Coolants in the laboratory of Rhenus Lub Whereas formerly the main focus was on the technical performance of coolants, compatibility with people is becoming an ever greater priority. In addition, there are numerous and sometimes contradictory requirements [...]
Reliable lubrication in wind, weather and high loads
rhenus LKX 2 – Safe use of ore mills, large excavators, conveyors & co. Heavily loaded plain and rolling bearings, as well as tooth wheels and bolts in mining, quarrying, agriculture and forestry, and also in wheel bearings for railway [...]
Safety on the tracks — full steam ahead with Rhenus Lub
Safety on train tracks requires numerous technical details to be seamlessly coordinated with one other. In order to maintain the status of rail travel as one of the safest means of transport in the world, focussing on what appear [...]
Highly specialised discipline: Coolants for innovative materials in the aerospace industry
As a pioneer in the development of water-miscible coolants and neat oils, Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG is now also co-operating with the German Aerospace Centre. Its research and development activities extend beyond the aerospace field to the focal points of energy, transportation [...]
Lubricants with a difference
Special greases are paving the way to the future of mobility By 2020, Deutsche Bahn will equip 60,000 goods wagons with state-of-the-art "whisper brakes". The company is investing around EUR 230 million for the conversion. The numbers speak for [...]
Lubricant manufacturer focuses on CO2 reductions
Rhenus Lub expands product range for tracks and railways The Mönchengladbach-based lubricant manufacturer Rhenus Lub has launched the new rhenus LKO 2 to provide an extremely low friction coefficient and, in this way, achieve significant reductions in CO₂ emissions. It is especially [...]
Coolants and formaldehyde? Innovative coolants already comply with the 6th ATP
Rhenus Lub has the answers Companies in the mechanical engineering and metalworking industries have no need to worry about the new legal situation regarding the use of formaldehyde — it is simply a matter of having the right lubricant [...]
Companies in the aerospace score with coolants from Rhenus Lub
Safety, performance and cost-effectiveness with innovative products Customers in the aerospace sector can secure decisive competitive advantages for themselves in the market by selecting the right lubricant. Whether aluminium or titanium fuselage components or nickel-based alloy turbine components — [...]
Making wind power more economical
Environmentally friendly electricity from wind power is one of the most important mainstays of a renewable energy supply. By the year 2025, around 25 percent of today's electricity consumption is to be covered by wind power. However, investment in [...]
With the right coolant, gear teeth grinding is problem free
Workshop at Fraunhofer Institute IWU For hard-finishing of high-precision gear teeth, users have set the bar high: Coolants need to effectively contribute toward achieving high performance in terms of safety, precision and machining speed. Participants learned how to reliably [...]
Rhenus Lub embraces Industry 4.0 for grease production
With a tailor-made software solution, the only one of its type in the world, Rhenus Lub has catapulted the production of special lubricating greases into the digital age of Industry 4.0. As a result, the medium-sized company based in Mönchengladbach, [...]
Coolant for grinding gear teeth
When it comes to hard-finishing of high-precision gear teeth, users have set the bar high. Coolants need to effectively contribute toward achieving high performance in terms of safety, precision and machining speed. Participants learned how to reliably achieve this [...]
Industry 4.0 enables the most cutting-edge grease factory in the world
“Industry 4.0” — everybody is talking about it, but what really lies behind this catchy term? The latest research shows that 30 to 50 percent of decision-makers from trade and industry do not know what the umbrella term “Industry [...]