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AFUx

A lubricant as a substitute to the mineral oils currently used in the metal forming industry

October 2021
Gallery AFUx 1
Gallery AFUx 1
01.

Identification

The metal forming/working industries are totally dependent on the mineral oils, obtained from crude oil by distillation processes, to ensure the success of the forming operations. AFULudine is offering today a new way to design these metal forming operations. Indeed, acting as a surface treatment by using non-toxic molecules having excellent tribological properties, it is now possible for the user to re-design production processes to converge towards a simpler (e.g. suppression of the degreasing step, simplification of the water management, etc..), safer and efficient process, with higher productivity and zero risks for the environment. This solution provides a non-toxic, lower environmental-impact solution for industry.

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Label Date October 29, 2021
From France
Maturity stage Small scale commercialization
Looking For Network, New clients, Visibility, Funding, Partners
02.

The environmental benefits

  • 10kg of AFU[x] powder is equivalent to 1t of mineral oil (liquid)
  • Reduction of 100% of the water used for the degreasing step (in case of suppression)
  • Significant reduction of the CO2 emissions over product lifetime vs. mineral oils
03.

The Financial benefits

  • At least €50 of savings per litre of lubricant (suppression of the degreasing step)
  • Decrease of packaging, electricity and transport costs
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Activity Region

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Company Profile

AFULudine

AFULudine SAS is a start-up, created in September 2016, specialized in synthesis chemistry and surface treatment.

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Headquarters 39100 Dole, France
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