Lubricants and release agents

A lubricant is intended to reduce friction and wear. A release agent is intended to prevent a material from sticking to the mold. Both tasks require consideration of the materials involved and the operating conditions.

Here you can read more about oils, greases, and specialty lubricants, as well as release agents for molding and manufacturing. The articles cover topics such as temperature, load, and residues that may play a role in the next work step.

Contributions and applications

Industrial lubricants for forming, casting, and maintenance

Release agents for mold making: wax, PVA, silicone, PTFE

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