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Continuous process.
Undeniable quality.
Around 30% of failures in continous aluminum casting originate from poor lubrication, leading to consequences such as waste, downtime, and rework.
Consequences of poor lubrication in continuous aluminum casting:
Rework of aluminum bars.
Complex water treatment.
High operating costs.
Premature failures.
The ideal lubricant makes its mark in stable results.
Lubricant products for aluminum bar forming
Aluminum bar continuous casting.
Operational efficiency in aluminum bar forming is reflected in the bar's surface finish and the final product's appearance, even after aging.
Uniform surface finish.
No soapy residues.
Bio-oriented technology.
Low emulsification tendency.
Easy water treatment.
Thermal stability.
Interfluid AE 220
Synthetic oil for aluminum bar casting.
Designed for aluminum bar forming in continuous casting processes. Increases productivity in forming processes.
Features:
PAO-based oil | ISO VG 220 Grade | Low evaporation
Intercast LHV 00
Lubricant for gravity casting.
Grease for release in gravity aluminum casting with direct cooling systems. Provides a superior sliding effect at the liquid-solid interface.
Features:
Lithium complex thickener | Low smoke formation | Solid-free formulation
Interplex Cup 460 G 1
Specialized lubricant for continuous casting systems.
High-performance grease with high water wash-off resistance. Prevents the bar starter from sticking to the casting table. Resistant to oxidation and corrosion.
Features:
Calcium sulfonate complex | For high loads | High adhesion to metal parts
Interfluid AEE
Biodegradable synthetic oil for aluminum bar forming.
Ester-based synthetic lubricant, designed for aluminum bar forming operations in horizontal continuous casting processes. Guarantees a high-quality surface finish.
Features:
Biodegradable | Low evaporation | Wide temperature range
Benefits with a single objective:
superior results.
Beyond offering innovative lubricant technology, we focus on providing a suite of services designed to help you implement a more strategic lubrication practice, achieving extraordinary results.
Benefits of our high-performance lubricants:
Purpose-driven technology.
Lubricants designed to address your challenges and unlock your equipment's full potential.
Applied engineering.
We offer tools that translate complexity into precision and clarity for your maintenance operations.
Dedicated support.
More than just consulting, we partner with you to empower your team and transform your industry.
Strategic approach.
We pinpoint critical areas in your operations to identify the levers that maximize results.
Meaningful transformation.
Our integrated service guarantees process productivity and paves the way to a more sustainable future.
Efficient logistics.
We have built a distribution and transportation network that ensures local presence and on-time solutions.
Discover our success stories
We are the partner chosen by industry leaders around the world to transform the future of their industries. Learn how leaders across the globe are improving their results with our approach.
Bonnell Aluminum switches from boron nitride to Interforge KI-C and puts an end to surface defects on its extruded profiles.
At a metalworking facility in the United States, boron nitride had long been the go-to solution for pushers and shear blades — but what once seemed like standard practice was quietly becoming a liability. Staining on aluminum profiles, process contamination, excessive lubricant consumption, and the very real danger of applying the product at temperatures reaching 600 °C had turned a routine procedure into a critical issue of quality, cost, and safety. Discover how a targeted intervention transformed the process and delivered measurable results in the full case study.
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A Colombian manufacturer replaces three separate lubricants with Interforge KI-C and saves $60,788 USD in its aluminum extrusion process.
En una operación de extrusión de aluminio en Colombia, la lubricación estaba fragmentada entre tres productos y aplicaciones manuales a altas temperaturas: llama de acetileno, nitruro de boro y cera. Esto generaba complejidad operativa, altos costos y riesgos para el personal. La intervención replanteó el enfoque al unificar el lubricante y automatizar su aplicación. El resultado: mayor control, reducción drástica de costos y un entorno de trabajo más seguro. Descubre el caso completo.
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A manufacturer in Mexico lubricates the bearings of its hardening furnace with Thermaplex LCM 2 and cuts annual maintenance and parts costs by 70%.
At a manufacturing operation in Mexico, the bearings inside a hardening furnace were failing with alarming regularity. The culprit: a grease that simply couldn't hold up against temperatures of up to 450 °C. As it melted away, components were left unprotected — leading to irreversible damage, unplanned downtime, excessive lubricant use, and contamination throughout the work area. The intervention focused on rethinking lubricant selection from the ground up, matching the product to the real-world demands of the process. Discover how operational stability was restored and costs brought under control in the full case study.
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A manufacturer in Mexico switches from boron nitride to Extruoil B7 and eliminates 100% of its operational risk.
At an aluminum extrusion facility in Mexico, boron nitride had become more than an inconvenience — it was a genuine threat. Toxic dust in the air, machinery contamination, health impacts on the workforce, and a slow, costly supply chain had transformed what seemed like a functional solution into an operational and safety hazard. A complete reassessment of the lubrication approach changed everything. Find out how the risk was eliminated and the operation optimized in the full case study.
Read the full case studyFrequently asked questions.
Why does the surface of the aluminum bar become stained during continuous casting?
Staining on aluminum bars produced via continuous casting is usually related to cooling water contamination caused by oil carry-over or the formation of stable emulsions. When an industrial lubricant emulsifies easily, the water loses its oil/water separation capacity, which can affect the aluminum's surface appearance, especially in downstream processes such as aging, rolling, or surface finishing.
What causes the "hot boiling" phenomenon in aluminum bar forming?
Hot boiling in continuous aluminum casting processes occurs primarily when the cooling water is saturated with oil, reducing its thermal dissipation capacity. Lubricants with a high tendency to emulsify or excessive dosing can promote this phenomenon, leading to localized boiling, thermal instability, and potential surface or structural defects in the bar.
How does the type of lubricant influence downstream water treatment?
The industrial lubricant used in aluminum casting processes directly impacts water treatment efficiency. Lubricants with a low emulsification tendency allow for faster oil-water separation through flotation, decantation, or filtration, reducing operating and maintenance costs. On the contrary, stable emulsions make treatment difficult, increase the pollutant load, and can compromise process sustainability.
What problems are caused by the formation of soapy residues in graphite molds?
The formation of soapy residues in graphite molds used in aluminum continuous casting can clog the graphite pores, affecting uniform lubricant distribution and lubrication continuity during the process. This condition can lead to deficient lubrication, irregular mold wear, surface defects on the aluminum bar, and variations in the stability of the casting process. Soapy residues typically occur when industrial lubricants have a high tendency to emulsify or chemically react with the system's water, forming deposits that accumulate within the graphite’s porous structure.
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