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Lubricant Technology
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esgemo Schmierstofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG is your go-to supplier when it comes to the right lubricants for metalworking.

With a sophisticated portfolio of dielectrics for spark-erosive metalworking, as well as grinding oils and water-miscible cooling lubricants (MWF) specifically tailored to the machining process, esgemo GmbH & Co. KG meets the demands of the market.

Lubricants – Types and Applications

Neat Cooling Lubricants

They consist of base oils such as mineral oils, synthetic oils, or ester oils, enriched with performance-enhancing additives to optimize lubricity and wear protection, ageing resistance, corrosion protection, and foaming behavior. Without the addition of water, they are used directly in the machining process.

In addition to the grinding oils and dielectrics from esgemo GmbH & Co. KG, a carefully selected range of specialty lubricants, stamping oils, forming oils, forging products, cutting oils, greases, and many complementary accessory products rounds out the portfolio, offering a rich variety of options to optimize your process. Simply get in touch with us and take advantage of free consultation on which lubricants can help you produce more economically and to a higher quality in the future. Every task is different. That is why esgemo does not offer off-the-shelf solutions, but individually matched products that represent the optimum for each specific manufacturing process and unlock corresponding potential in productivity, tool life, and service life.

Water-Miscible Cooling Lubricants (MWFs)

These are produced as concentrates and are divided into emulsions and solutions.

Emulsifiable cooling lubricants consist of mineral oils or ester oils, which are blended with up to 30 additives depending on the specific requirements. Due to the risk of microbial contamination in water, biocides and fungicides play a significant role here. An emulsifier system disperses the lubricants as fine, stable droplets in the water (oil-in-water emulsion). Depending on the application, concentrations typically range between approximately 3 and 20 percent. Emulsions are characterized by their milky-white appearance.

Unlike emulsions, solutions are free of mineral oil and consist of organic substances such as polyglycol. Enriched with additives against corrosion and foam formation, their concentrations typically range between approximately 3 and 10 percent. The components of the concentrate dissolve completely, resulting in a clear, transparent appearance.

Lubricating Greases

Lubricating greases are used to reduce friction and wear, lubricate moving parts, and protect against corrosion.

Greases typically consist of a mixture of mineral oil or synthetic oils, thickened with a so-called "thickener." The thickening agent gives the grease its semi-solid to solid consistency and, among other things, enables it to adhere to the surfaces being lubricated.

Lubricating greases have various properties that are selected according to the application. Some greases, for example, are designed for high temperatures and can also be used under extreme conditions. Other greases are water-resistant or offer good oxidation stability, for instance.

Lubricating greases are used in many areas, such as the automotive industry for lubricating engines, transmissions, and bearings; in mechanical engineering for the maintenance of machines and equipment; in the aerospace industry, heavy industry, mining, and many other applications where lubrication and friction reduction are important.

It is essential to select the right lubricating grease for each specific application, as different greases are suited to different operating conditions and requirements.

Biodegradable Lubricants

Biodegradable lubricants, also referred to as environmentally friendly lubricants, are special lubricants formulated to be broken down by microorganisms in the environment.


There are several types of biodegradable lubricants:

Biodegradable hydraulic fluids:
These lubricants are used in hydraulic systems and provide excellent lubrication and performance.

Biodegradable greases:
These greases are used in applications that require solid lubrication, such as bearings, slide guides, or chains. They are typically based on vegetable oils or synthetic ester oils.

Biodegradable lubricating oils:
These lubricants are used in engines, transmissions, and other applications where liquid lubricants are required. They can be based on vegetable oils or synthetic ester oils.

Biodegradable lubricants offer the advantage of being broken down by microorganisms in the environment. This can help reduce soil and water contamination. In addition, they can cause less environmental impact in applications where lubricant leakage is likely to occur.

Their compatibility and suitability for a specific application should always be carefully evaluated, as not all environmentally friendly lubricants can be used interchangeably.

Grinding Oils

Grinding oils typically consist of hydrocarbon-based base oils and additives. Depending on the application and the specific requirements profile, the choice of base oil can have a significant impact on process parameters. The additive package gives grinding oils the properties needed to machine a wide range of materials, such as steel, HSS, PCD, or carbide.

The quality and purity of the base oils used have a direct influence on key parameters of the machining process. By carefully selecting top-grade raw materials, consumption can be reduced, workplace exposure lowered, and surface finishes improved.

From a sustainability perspective, the longevity of synthetic hydrocarbons is today a compelling reason to use premium-grade base oils. Many years of service without the need for replacement is an outstanding argument in their favor. Reducing the quantities used over time makes a valuable contribution to conserving resources.

 

Neat Cooling Lubricants

They consist of base oils such as mineral oils, synthetic oils, or ester oils, enriched with performance-enhancing additives to optimize lubricity and wear protection, ageing resistance, corrosion protection, and foaming behavior. Without the addition of water, they are used directly in the machining process.

In addition to the grinding oils and dielectrics from esgemo GmbH & Co. KG, a carefully selected range of specialty lubricants, stamping oils, forming oils, forging products, cutting oils, greases, and many complementary accessory products rounds out the portfolio, offering a rich variety of options to optimize your process. Simply get in touch with us and take advantage of free consultation on which lubricants can help you produce more economically and to a higher quality in the future. Every task is different. That is why esgemo does not offer off-the-shelf solutions, but individually matched products that represent the optimum for each specific manufacturing process and unlock corresponding potential in productivity, tool life, and service life.

Water-Miscible Cooling Lubricants (MWFs)

These are produced as concentrates and are divided into emulsions and solutions.

Emulsifiable cooling lubricants consist of mineral oils or ester oils, which are blended with up to 30 additives depending on the specific requirements. Due to the risk of microbial contamination in water, biocides and fungicides play a significant role here. An emulsifier system disperses the lubricants as fine, stable droplets in the water (oil-in-water emulsion). Depending on the application, concentrations typically range between approximately 3 and 20 percent. Emulsions are characterized by their milky-white appearance.

Unlike emulsions, solutions are free of mineral oil and consist of organic substances such as polyglycol. Enriched with additives against corrosion and foam formation, their concentrations typically range between approximately 3 and 10 percent. The components of the concentrate dissolve completely, resulting in a clear, transparent appearance.

Lubricating Greases

Lubricating greases are used to reduce friction and wear, lubricate moving parts, and protect against corrosion.

Greases typically consist of a mixture of mineral oil or synthetic oils, thickened with a so-called "thickener." The thickening agent gives the grease its semi-solid to solid consistency and, among other things, enables it to adhere to the surfaces being lubricated.

Lubricating greases have various properties that are selected according to the application. Some greases, for example, are designed for high temperatures and can also be used under extreme conditions. Other greases are water-resistant or offer good oxidation stability, for instance.

Lubricating greases are used in many areas, such as the automotive industry for lubricating engines, transmissions, and bearings; in mechanical engineering for the maintenance of machines and equipment; in the aerospace industry, heavy industry, mining, and many other applications where lubrication and friction reduction are important.

It is essential to select the right lubricating grease for each specific application, as different greases are suited to different operating conditions and requirements.

Biodegradable Lubricants

Biodegradable lubricants, also referred to as environmentally friendly lubricants, are special lubricants formulated to be broken down by microorganisms in the environment.


There are several types of biodegradable lubricants:

Biodegradable hydraulic fluids:
These lubricants are used in hydraulic systems and provide excellent lubrication and performance.

Biodegradable greases:
These greases are used in applications that require solid lubrication, such as bearings, slide guides, or chains. They are typically based on vegetable oils or synthetic ester oils.

Biodegradable lubricating oils:
These lubricants are used in engines, transmissions, and other applications where liquid lubricants are required. They can be based on vegetable oils or synthetic ester oils.

Biodegradable lubricants offer the advantage of being broken down by microorganisms in the environment. This can help reduce soil and water contamination. In addition, they can cause less environmental impact in applications where lubricant leakage is likely to occur.

Their compatibility and suitability for a specific application should always be carefully evaluated, as not all environmentally friendly lubricants can be used interchangeably.

Grinding Oils

Grinding oils typically consist of hydrocarbon-based base oils and additives. Depending on the application and the specific requirements profile, the choice of base oil can have a significant impact on process parameters. The additive package gives grinding oils the properties needed to machine a wide range of materials, such as steel, HSS, PCD, or carbide.

The quality and purity of the base oils used have a direct influence on key parameters of the machining process. By carefully selecting top-grade raw materials, consumption can be reduced, workplace exposure lowered, and surface finishes improved.

From a sustainability perspective, the longevity of synthetic hydrocarbons is today a compelling reason to use premium-grade base oils. Many years of service without the need for replacement is an outstanding argument in their favor. Reducing the quantities used over time makes a valuable contribution to conserving resources.

 

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"Using lubricants correctly is like making music. Anyone can buy a piano, but playing it with virtuosity takes learning and practice.
The art lies in finding the perfect combination of keystrokes to bring a melody to life.
It's exactly the same with lubricants – with their oils, additives, and fields of application."

Werner Theilacker

Founder

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