Free of oil. Full performance. Clean processes, precise cooling and stable system hydraulics are what count in plastics processing. Our water-based cooling lubricants help you to process machines and components precisely, safely and sustainably – free from mineral and bio-oil.
Whether in injection molding systems, extruders or temperature control systems: Our fluids offer precise temperature control, high pressure stability and prevent oil mist, resinification or material incompatibilities. This ensures product quality, facilitates maintenance and reduces operating costs. Fluid Competence supports you in switching to smart, environmentally friendly fluids with an all-round service: analysis, compatibility testing, filling, training.
Our goal and aspiration is to completely replace all oil-based substitutes in a machine with water-based fluids on a uniform basis. In this way, we prevent cross-contamination and ensure maximum purity and safety in all application scenarios.
15 minutes
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Non-binding
Our cooling lubricant solutions combine lubrication, cooling and protection in one fluid. Without oil, but with full performance. For machining, grinding, drilling, milling and more.
Our special fluids for slideways and bed ways offer maximum adhesion with minimum wear – completely without mineral base oils. Ideal for CNC systems and machining centers.
Ralf Unsöld, Managing Director, MFU molds & more GmbH
15 minutes
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Non-binding
Our fluids guarantee consistent viscosity even at changing temperatures – important for precise components in series production.
No mineral oil, no critical additives: this reduces risks for the environment, employees and disposal.
Our fluids are tested for hoses, seals and tank materials. No swelling, no hardening.
No gumming, no deposits in cooling systems, shorter cleaning intervals.
We help with the analysis, check your requirements and accompany the entire changeover – including employee training and laboratory services.
More about our transformation service
Lars Mast, Managing Director, M+S Kunststoffbearbeitung und Systemtechnik GmbH
15 minutes
Specific options
Non-binding
In our brief discussion, you describe your current situation – and receive a non-binding initial assessment of how your processes can become oil-free, safe and more efficient.
Fluid Competence accompanies you reliably with our partner TotalEnergies. We are there for you at every step of the transformation – from the initial analysis to the successful switch to high-performance, water-based substitutes. Our transformation service combines technical expertise with practical support – so that you can concentrate on the essentials. We remain at your side even after the changeover: with regular laboratory analyses and targeted adjustments, we ensure that your processes remain powerful and efficient.
In our case consultation, you describe your situation to us and receive a non-binding initial assessment of your transformation potential.
15 minutes
Specific options
Non-binding
Together we analyze your machines, your processes and the requirements of your industry. The aim is to provide a reliable basis for decision-making.
After the analysis, we put together a concept for you. Your transformation plan contains time frames, responsibilities and specific measures.
The system setup is the central technical step in your changeover. We clean, check and fill your systems – structured, documented and accompanied on site.
The use of smart fluids also changes your requirements and specifications. We help you to minimize all follow-up costs – in a structured and fully documented manner.
After the changeover, we ensure that your systems continue to run optimally in the long term. With monitoring, laboratory analyses and targeted adjustments, we get the best out of your fluid.
We, Fluid Competence, develop water-based cooling lubricants and other technical functional fluids. Each product is individually and reliably adapted to our customers.
Our water-based smart fluids combine cooling, lubrication and rinsing action in one fluid. Without mineral or bio-oil. Developed in the laboratory, tested in practice, ready for use in all machining processes.
Our oil-free protective fluids prevent corrosion and frost damage – ideal for cylinders, machine parts or complete systems.
Our special fluids for slideways and bed ways offer maximum adhesion with minimum wear – completely without mineral base oils. Ideal for CNC systems and machining centers.
Our oil-free fluids for chainsaws offer reliable lubrication and high adhesion. Whether in forestry operations or private use, they offer maximum material compatibility and are biodegradable.
Plastics react sensitively to thermal and chemical loads. Our smart fluids offer an optimum combination of cooling effect, lubricating behavior and material compatibility – especially in high-temperature processes. They are free from mineral oil-based components and protect tools and molds from wear without impairing the surface or dimensional accuracy of the plastic part.
Our fluids are ideal for machining operations (e.g. milling, turning, drilling) of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, but also for deburring, polishing or precision machining. They are also successfully used in machine hydraulics – for example in injection molding machines or extruders, where high pressures and temperatures occur.
Our water-based fluids leave no stubborn residues, deposits or gumming. This makes it much easier to clean machines, molds and tools – a major advantage in shift operation or during frequent changeovers. The low residue formation contributes to a longer service life of the machines and reduces unproductive downtimes.
Our fluids have been extensively tested and are characterized by high material compatibility – both with plastics, elastomers and metals. For specific requirements, we test your system components in advance and adapt the formulation if necessary. OEM approvals can also be obtained or subsequently supplied on request.
More and more plastics processing companies are focusing on sustainable processes – also for regulatory reasons. Our fluids help to reduce CO₂ emissions, avoid toxic components and conserve resources. Many products consist partly of renewable raw materials and can be biodegraded – ideal for ISO certifications or CSR reports.
The changeover begins with a needs analysis: What processes, machines and requirements exist? We provide individual advice, analyze existing fluids in the laboratory, test compatibility and accompany the pilot changeover. This is followed by a step-by-step rollout, accompanied by training, monitoring and readjustment. The result is a tailor-made solution – with maximum process reliability.
| Feature | Oil | Organic oil | Smart Fluids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Flammability |  Flammable - high fire risk |  Low, but not ruled out |  Non-flammable - water-based eliminates risk |
 | Corrosion protection | Agent - basic protection, reacts with water |  Medium to high - tends to hydrolyze in damp conditions | Very high - molecular barrier prevents corrosion |
 | Environmental compatibility | Stressful - Difficult to break down | Biodegradable, but unstable | Biodegradable - residue-free and stable |
 | Health risks | Toxic vapors possible | Low, but ageing can release unstable compounds | None - No vapors or residues |
 | Storage stability | High - but sensitive to contamination | Limited - hydrolysis and oxidation possible | Very high - additives ensure long-lasting stability |
Good at high temperatures, limited at low temperaturesMedium - viscous at low temperaturesBroad spectrum - optimized viscosity
Regular resharpeningFrequent, due to shorter change intervalsValuationLow, generally up to 30% longer terms
Regular resharpeningRegular resharpeningUp to 40% lower tool costs
High risk due to contamination and terminationMedium risk due to contamination and terminationNoneHigh, high flammability and health risksMediumLowInexpensiveMedium to high - depending on the qualityMediumFlammable - high fire risk
Low, but not ruled out
Non-flammable - water-based eliminates risk
Agent - basic protection, reacts with water
Medium to high - tends to hydrolyze in damp conditions
Very high - molecular barrier prevents corrosion
Stressful - Difficult to break down
Biodegradable, but unstable
Biodegradable - residue-free and stable
Toxic vapors possible
Low, but ageing can release unstable compounds
None - No vapors or residues
High - but sensitive to contamination
Limited - hydrolysis and oxidation possible
Very high - additives ensure long-lasting stability
Good at high temperatures, limited at low temperatures
Medium - viscous at low temperatures
Broad spectrum - optimized viscosity
Regular resharpening
Frequent, due to shorter change intervals
ValuationLow, generally up to 30% longer terms
Regular resharpening
Regular resharpening
Up to 40% lower tool costs
High risk due to contamination and termination
Medium risk due to contamination and termination
None
High, high flammability and health risks
Medium
Low
Inexpensive
Medium to high - depending on the quality
Medium
In our brief discussion, you describe your current situation – and receive a non-binding initial assessment of how your processes can become oil-free, safe and more efficient.
