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Flawless extrusions.
Most profile defects in aluminum profiles are caused by poor lubrication of the extrusion press, leading to waste, rework, and financial losses.
Consequences of poor lubrication in extrusion presses:
Hard-to-clean residues.
Flammability risks.
Bubbles and stains in profiles.
Aluminum adhesion.
A unique solution to control an entire process.
Lubricant product for extrusion presses
Aluminum extrusion process.
Extrusion success is measured by effortless aluminum release, press cleanliness, and the protection of personnel health.
Equipment protection.
Easy aluminum release.
Water-based technology.
No scrap or residue.
Cost savings.
Lower environmental impact.
Interforge KI-C
Ready-to-use water based release agent.
Designed for all application points in the extrusion press: dummy block, billet, and butt shear. Excellent release effect that guarantees clean surfaces.
Features:
Water-based | pH 11.0 to 12.0 | Non-flammable
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:
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Lubricants designed to address your challenges and unlock your equipment's full potential.
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We offer tools that translate complexity into precision and clarity for your maintenance operations.
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We pinpoint critical areas in your operations to identify the levers that maximize results.
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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 aluminum stick to the dummy block or container during extrusion?
Aluminum adheres to the dummy block during extrusion when initial release is deficient due to inadequate lubrication. This usually occurs when the release agent is not suitable for high temperatures, is applied incorrectly, or fails to create a uniform and stable film. The lack of an effective lubricant film causes surface welding of the aluminum, leading to production downtime, the need for frequent manual cleaning, and premature wear of the extrusion equipment.
What causes bubbles to appear in extruded profiles?
Bubbles in extruded aluminum profiles are typically caused by trapped moisture, thermal decomposition of the lubricant, or irregular aluminum release during the process start-up. The use of lubricants with low thermal stability or those that generate gases upon decomposition can introduce visible defects on the profile surface from the earliest stages of extrusion.
Why do surface stains appear on extruded aluminum profiles?
Surface stains on extruded aluminum profiles are generally related to lubricant residue, excessive application, or the formation of irregular films during the lubrication process. These residues can be transferred during extrusion, affecting surface quality and complicating downstream processes such as anodizing, painting, or finishing.
How does the release agent influence extrusion equipment cleanliness?
The type of industrial lubricant used in aluminum extrusion directly impacts the cleanliness of the dummy block, container, and butt shear. Lubricants that generate carbonized, sticky, or difficult-to-remove residues increase downtime, the use of solvents, and maintenance frequency. Conversely, low-residue lubricants facilitate cleaning and improve operational continuity.
What best practices help improve surface quality in aluminum extrusion?
Surface quality in aluminum extrusion depends heavily on the control of the lubrication process and the proper selection of industrial lubricants. Best practices include using ready-to-use release agents without incorrect dilutions, ensuring uniform and controlled application, avoiding products that generate difficult-to-clean residues, and continuously monitoring the condition of the dummy block and container. It is also recommended to use lubricants with low environmental impact that are safe for the operator, contributing to cleaner profiles, reduced rework, and greater process stability.
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