Rhenus Lub receives Airbus aviation approval for the metalworking fluid rhenus TU 560. (Source: AdobeStock, hansenn) Tried-and-tested premium product for technologically advanced machining Mönchengladbach, May 2022 – Rhenus Lub is further expanding upon its leading position in the aviation [...]
BAMS 569-001 Class A classification covers more than 95 percent of all applications and materials Mönchengladbach, August 2021 – High-performance metal working fluid rhenus FU 70 W from Rhenus Lub has obtained the aviation approval of business jet manufacturer Bombardier. The water-miscible universal [...]
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 [...]
Interview with Dr Max Reiners, Managing Partner, Dr Ingo Nösler, Sales Manager at Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG and Thomas Genz, Marketing. As a leading provider of solutions related to lubricants, Rhenus Lub GmbH [...]
Various application options and high performance: The high-performance metal working fluid rhenus TU 46 from Rhenus Lub combines exactly these properties. As a boron- and formaldehyde-free universal product of the latest generation, rhenus TU 46 impresses with its extremely [...]
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 [...]
Rhenus Lub will remain a family-owned company in the future thanks to the fourth generation of the Reiners family: Désirée Reiners, Isabella Kleeschulte, Dr Max Reiners, Christopher Reiners, Caroline Reiners (from left to right). New partners [...]
Monnot S.A. is a French company that was founded in 1934. It is specialised in the production of mechanical parts, maintenance machining and the design of machine tools for cooperage (www.monnot-sa.com/). At Monnot, experience thrives on innovation. Its modern, [...]
Any additional strain on the already highly stressed skin, for example due to oil-based fluids, can damage it further The skin-friendly 700 series from Rhenus Lub combines health protection and cost-effectiveness Hands are now brought into [...]
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 [...]
The new product range saves up to 50 percent in costs thanks to reduced re-lubrication intervals High-speed electric motors, steel works, continuous casting plants, hot-gas ventilators and bearings subjected to high loads in agriculture and forestry or the construction [...]
Coolant rhenus TU 43 P performs optimally with materials that are difficult to machine and has numerous aviation approvals Aircraft manufacturers and suppliers of aircraft components are well aware: The high-strength materials used in aircraft construction are particularly challenging to machine. [...]
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 [...]
How coolant rhenus TS 421 effortlessly masters general machining and grinding operations
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 [...]
The rhenus CXS and rhenus CXS eco grinding oils are destined to give the very best performance There is simply no room for mistakes when manufacturing gears and gear wheels: every flaw curtails performance and every inaccuracy in the [...]
Innovative product from Rhenus Lub has no hazard symbols and offers users easy maintenance Modern manufacturing means consistently achieving the best results even with changing machining processes and demanding materials. This makes it essential to have the right coolant. [...]
What does a coolant need to accomplish in modern manufacturing processes?
Interview with Dr Carsten Puke and Dr Marco Pfeiffer
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 [...]
Why an alternative to lithium is a good idea
Please notice the change of our company address as of January 1, 2019: PREVIOUS ADDRESS: Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG Erkelenzer Strasse 36 41179 Mönchengladbach, Germany NEW ADDRESS: Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG Hamburgring 45 41179 Mönchengladbach, Germany To ensure that our partnership continues to run smoothly, [...]
rhenus FU 800 makes manufacturing the Voith Vorecon planetary gear safer. (Source: Voith) Voith puts coolants and fluid management from Rhenus Lub into action With 19,000 employees, 4.2 billion euro in sales and offices in over 60 [...]
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 [...]
rhenus ACK 2 chisel paste without hazard symbols
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. [...]
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Moving to calcium-based products at an early stage stabilises the budgeting process When it comes to multi-purpose greases, lithium-based products dominate the worldwide market. Two of the main reasons many engineers and users favour lithium greases are their properties [...]
New EP technology reduces re-lubrication requirements and lowers maintenance costs Roller bearings and plain bearings play a crucial role in pressure absorption during movement in machines and plants. However, bearings can only be successful as key machine components when [...]
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The new building: Spread over just two floors, its appearance is modern and transparent, dynamic and cutting-edge. Image: Ledwig + Spinnen Architekten The Rheindahlen-based company invests nearly five million euro in an administrative building. It all [...]
Bacterial load is one of the key parameters
The robust new development from Rhenus Lub makes life easier for users With rhenus TS 440, Rhenus Lub presents an innovative coolant where the lubricant specialist's entire focus is on functionality. Thanks to its new long-term stability concept based [...]
How to clean coolant systems effectively
Less need for re-lubrication, longer bearing service life, reduced maintenance costs: With new hybrid technology, Rhenus Lub greases make wood pelleting more economical than ever before. Pelleting — processing under high pressure The transformation of [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Rhenus Lub researches with structure-borne sound
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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 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 [...]
Special coolants for fibre composite materials
Coolants in the production process
Lubricants from Rhenus Lub are synonymous with quality
Lubricant manufacturer Rhenus Lub presents rhenus EHM 12 and rhenus EU 12, two new grinding oils based on future-proof GTL technology. These new oils fulfill all requirements and look set to become the preferred lubricants in modern manufacturing facilities [...]
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.
New methods of composite machining. Rhenus Lub: “One step closer to perfection with special coolant”.
Previously, coolants especially suited to composite and hybrid materials pro-cessing were scarce. However, dry processing, for example of carbon, has its own shortcomings.
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 [...]
rhenus FU 800 wins over Starrag Group Our new high-performance, future-proof rhenus FU 800 coolant, which is free from labelling requirements, is impressing customers in day-to-day use with its exceptional performance. Even before its official market launch, rhenus FU 800 had already [...]
The rhenus FluidSafe impresses in practice Businesses can use the rhenus FluidSafe to gain transparent insights into coolant condition — on-site and in real time. The system, developed by Rhenus Lub, measures the four key parameters of the coolant. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
United Nations (UN) and Rhenus Lub working shoulder to shoulder Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG is the first Mönchengladbach-based company to work with the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. Global Compact promotes partnerships with companies that advocate sustainable [...]
Mönchengladbach-based lubricant specialist invests in local, social business project This year's Christmas donation from lubricant specialist Rhenus Lub makes an important contribution towards "supporting self-help initiatives", in Mönchengladbach, where the company headquarters are located. This was recognised by Nobel [...]
Dr Udo Quotschalla heads up research and development at Rhenus Lub Dr Udo Quotschalla has been head of research and development at Mönchengladbach-based lubricant specialist Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG since 1 February 2012. This key position means [...]
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 [...]
rhenus FU 60 - hhigh-performance lubricant for demanding machining Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG has developed and successfully used in practice the EP coolant rhenus FU 60 for the most demanding cutting operations on titanium, aluminium, aluminium alloys [...]
rhenus EP 12 S and rhenus EP 22 S With the two newly formulated cutting oils, rhenus EP 12 S and rhenus EP 22 S, Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG brings a new generation of products on the [...]
rhenus CXS - practical test proves high performance on machines of leading manufacturers High process reliability with full-form grinding with CBN grinding wheels guaranteed by the special oil rhenus CXS. The universal grinding oil combines the best features of [...]
Machining non-ferrous metals and aluminium Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG has developed the high-alloy drawing oil, rhenus DU 42 P, specifically for the demanding profiling of non-ferrous metals and aluminium materials. In machining, the new profiling product has [...]
Coolant: Fluid management helps to save costsn The Mönchengladbach lubricant specialist, Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co. KG, is making the fluid process completely transparent with a new evaluation measure. Only someone who knows exactly all parameters of his process [...]
Dr Günter Krings, member of the German parliament, visits Mönchengladbach-based flagship company As a member of the Parliamentary Advisory Council on Sustainable Development, Dr Günter Krings, a member of the German Parliament, visited the family business in Mönchengladbach on [...]
rhenus TU 43 With rhenus TU 43, Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG has formulated a universal coolant, which combines high performance, efficiency and process reliability. The lubricant proves convincing in use, thanks to powerful special additives in various [...]
New premium partner for high-performance coolants Mönchengladbach-based lubricant specialist Rhenus Lub has agreed a partnership with one of Denmark's major energy companies. With immediate effect, OK a.m.b.a., which is headquartered in Viby, Denmark, will act as a distribution partner [...]
Donation secures healthy lunches for students in Gladbach Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG has made a substantial donation to ensure that students at the Anne Frank school in Lürrip, Mönchengladbach receive healthy lunches for a whole year. Today, [...]
Rhenus Lub invests a further EUR 150,000 in laboratory equipment, saving their customers money To provide customers in future with an even faster and more comprehensive service, Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG has invested over EUR 150,000 in [...]
Visitors in front of the Rhenus Lub stand in Augsburg Numerous customers and other interested parties attended the first coolant trade fair in Augsburg, Germany, to visit us and learn about cost optimisation and environmental protection, the [...]
Lubricant manufacturer Rhenus Lub focuses on research The highly specialised products offered by Rhenus Lub, the lubricant manufacturer based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, have little in common with the greases that existed when the company was founded. "The greases [...]
Specialists at Rhenus Lub are employing state-of-the-art analytics to make the process of selecting and maintaining the most appropriate high-performance lubricants even easier and more transparent for their customers. During the third Aachen Coolant Conference at RWTH Aachen University, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
rhenus EHM 7 With only one step, Rhenus Lub customers are now able to increase the output and efficiency of their hard metal machining operations, reduce lubricant consumption and fluid costs, improve user-friendliness and simultaneously prevent the release of cobalt [...]
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 — [...]
Rhenus Lub is the Bosch Group's preferred supplier for lubricants As a result of its outstanding accomplishments and significant expertise in the field of lubricants and coolants, Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG has recently been named Preferred Supplier [...]
rhenus FU 850 The consistent, ambitious innovation of the rhenus brand and the high market acceptance of amine and boric acid-free coolantsRL has led to a quantum leap in product performance. With the latest coolant, rhenus FU 850, Rhenus [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
von links: Isabella Kleeschulte, Oberbürgermeister Hans Wilhelm Reiners, CEO Dr. Max Reiners Donation campaign makes modernising the playground at "Dahlener End" possible Donation campaign makes modernising the playground at "Dahlener End" possible Working together, Rhenus Lub and [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
At the KSS coolants trade fair in Stuttgart, Rhenus Lub presented two completely new products. NCFertigung was given a preview and what we got to see in Mönchengladbach was well worth the trip. With FluidSafe, the coolant experts are debuting [...]
The owner of Rhenus Lub explains which two world firsts that are “made in Mönchengladbach” are developed by the company and why the lubricant manufacturer now also offers machines. He also talks about Kofi Annan’s Global Compact initiative. Dr. [...]
With rhenus FU 800, Rhenus Lub has introduced an extremely attractive product for users who do not wish to compromise on either health and safety or performance, valuing both in equal measure. Developers at Rhenus Lub have succeeded in developing a product that [...]
With the innovative coolant rhenus FU 800, Rhenus Lub showcased a fluid that is free from amines, boric acid and formaldehyde depots at the KSS trade fair in Stuttgart from 5 to 7 May 2015. The new product already meets the strictest [...]
“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 [...]
With the innovative coolant rhenus FU 800, Rhenus Lub showcased a fluid that is free from amines, boric acid and formaldehyde depots at the KSS trade fair in Stuttgart. According to the manufacturer, the new product meets the strictest health and safety [...]
Rhenus Lub has developed a high-performance fluid without labelling requirements that also omits formaldehyde depots Lubricant manufacturer Rhenus Lub has developed the fluid FU 800, which it says contain no amines, boric acid or formaldehyde depots. The new product therefore already meets [...]
