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Effective Oil Separation

Effective Oil Separation

« What problems arise from insufficient oil-water separation? » Puddles shimmering with gasoline like a rainbow—what might seem intriguing can quickly become expensive. When oil and water are not properly separated, the mixture can enter the sewage...

Process Parameters in Surface Technology

Process Parameters in Surface Technology

Process parameters in surface technology are measurement variables that define the conditions influencing coating or material treatment procedures. Chemical and physical processes are triggered when an external influence disturbs the existing...

Metalworking Fluids: Composition and Ingredients

Metalworking Fluids: Composition and Ingredients

Metalworking fluids are essential for surface processing. But what composition do they have? And which ingredients are used? Learn more. Fluid Composition Fundamentals When machining speeds were limited by muscle power, heat generation played only...

Cleaning Aluminum

Cleaning Aluminum

« Removing Stains and Discolorations From Lightweight Metal » Aluminum is a non-precious metal, meaning it reacts readily with oxidizing agents. When exposed to air, aluminum quickly forms a dense layer of aluminum oxide on its surface. This layer...

Cold Forming of Metal

Cold Forming of Metal

Cold forming is a metalworking process where materials are shaped under significant compressive or tensile forces  with or without minimal preheating. This distinguishes cold forming from hot forming, with the dividing line being the...

Cooling lubricants for machining and forming processes

Cooling lubricants for machining and forming processes

We are surrounded by products made from diverse materials and shapes. Manufacturing processes transform raw materials like metal or plastic into semi-finished products such as bars, tubes, and sheets. These intermediate forms are then processed...

The Flash Point in the Surface Processing Industry

The Flash Point in the Surface Processing Industry

The flash point is a fundamental safety parameter used to assess the hazards associated with flammable liquids. In surface treatment and processing, cleaning agents, solvents, paints, coatings, and lubricants are widely used — and many of them are...

Avoiding Risks from Oil Mist

Avoiding Risks from Oil Mist

Metalworking facilities and auto repair shops often have a distinctive aroma of oil . When machines reach high temperatures, there is also a noticeable smoky odor. Any substance you can smell is present in the air and, therefore, can be inhaled...

VOC Reduction – How Coating Technologies are Getting Cleaner

VOC Reduction – How Coating Technologies are Getting Cleaner

Decorative surfaces in shiny colors are a beautiful sight for everyone. As a protective layer against mechanical and weather-related damage, moisture, or corrosion, surface coating plays a key role. A durable paint finish is one of the ways to meet...

What do OEM approvals mean?

What do OEM approvals mean?

OEM stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer’, referring to a company that produces components or products which are used in another company’s end products. In many industries, there are manufacturers that do not bring their products or...

Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH

Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH

As a specialist in surface treatment, Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH develops and manufactures chemical products and innovative process solutions for the areas of Forming & Protection, Metalworking & Cleaning, Pretreatment, and Paint Shop. These business areas represent our core focus, enabling us to provide our customers with optimal advice as both specialists and generalists.