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Irmco in the United States has developed a completely unique oil-free lubrication technology, which has also offered hundreds of Finnish companies very significant savings and quality improvements.


Oil-free Irmco lubrication technologies and industrial chemicals

Irmco in the United States has developed a completely unique oil-free lubrication technology, which has also offered hundreds of Finnish companies very significant savings and quality improvements. In addition, the product range includes the most effective welding and laser splash protection on the market.

Oil-free Irmco in metal forming.

Irmco’s revolutionary lubrication technology is based on increasing its viscosity under the influence of heat. Indeed, Irmco’s oil-free thin film lubricants are generally needed on the tool surface in less than half the amount compared to traditional oil-based lubricants. In addition, typically Irmco lubricants do not need to be washed off before welding, which allows for radical cost savings as well as faster product throughput. If necessary, Irmco can be cleaned from workpieces with plain water or a mild alkaline solution, which typically reduces chemical, water and energy consumption by at least 75%. The occupational safety and comfort of the personnel will improve as the working environment becomes cleaner, and the amount of waste will also fall very significantly.

IRMCO FLUIDS® -tuotteet

IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 080Deep drawing, pipe bending, heavy stamping
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 080 PEnd molding and light stamping
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 819End molding and light stamping
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 122Forming of non-traditional metals (copper and brass)
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 135Micro lubrication, threading, light stamping
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 146Metal forming in hot conditions
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 156Stamping e.g. rosters, galvanized, AHSS steels
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 103Sawing, milling, turning, drilling and other machining
IRMCO FLUIDS® 980 519Welding and laser cutting splash protection for all materials

IRMCO GEL® Products

IRMCO GEL® 980 000Pipe bending and light stamping
IRMCO GEL® 980 301Bending and head molding of small-beam and special material pipes
IRMCO GEL® 980 020Liquid gel for pipe bending and light head molding

Splash-free welding and laser cutting

Irmco’s product range also includes the most effective welding and laser splash protection on the market. The substance is sprayed on the part to be welded just before welding and the splashes generated in the process do not stick to the surface, creating an aesthetically pleasing seam and product. In laser cutting, on the other hand, the material prevents the formation of splashes and burrs and enables better cutting of unclean materials, such as rusty materials.

Irmco has the most effective welding and laser splash protection on the market.

Irmco has the most effective welding and laser splash protection on the market.

Irmco’s technology brings huge savings

IRMCO’s technology has replaced more than 38 million liters of conventional lubricants, which has saved our customers more than 600 billion euros. For the environment, it has meant 38 million liters less oil pollution. The number is so large that, in successive oil barrels, it would form a queue of nearly 200 kilometers. That would be enough to meet the needs of all metal forming companies in North America for two years.

IRMCO’s mission is to streamline customers ’business by providing them with completely unique know-how, technology and engineering skills that improve business productivity. IRMCO FLUIDS®, IRMCO GEL® and IRMCO EXTREME® Our molding technology solutions improve all major processes from molding (sheet, wire and pipe metals) to assembly, painting and waste management.

Tool life and speed - Productivity

IRMCO’s high-quality chemicals lower machining temperatures and reduce friction, resulting in improved metal flow and reduced tool wear. Better protection reduces the need to clean tools, premature wear and the amount of scrap metal. On average, IRMCO customer tools last 25% longer.

HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

IRMCO’s Extreme Temperature (ET) High Solid Polymer (HSP) technology has replaced traditional products, as its friction-reducing properties significantly improve metal flow in advanced high-strength steels up to 1300 MPa. Studies of gas deposition (CVD), physical film growth (PVD) and thermodiffusion (TD) coated tools used in metal forming have shown that IRMCO film significantly extends the durability of the coating. Automotive studies with high-strength steel have also shown a 25% increase in tool life.

MATERIAL COSTS

Improved tool performance and IRMCO’s advanced molding technology can improve metal elongation by up to 55%, allowing for lower raw material costs or more efficient utilization of the metal. This can lead to 10-20% savings in material costs.

COMPOSITION, CLEANING AND PAINTING

IRMCO molding agents can be removed with 50 ° C (ºC) water alone or with a mild alkaline cleaner. The washing temperature can be reduced by 10 degrees and the service life of the pretreatment baths can be extended by 50%. In some cases, parts can be welded or assembled without cleaning, resulting in significant savings in energy and process costs. Leading paint factories have awarded IRMCO an award for an excellently compatible molding compound.

ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENT

According to EPA criteria, the toxicity of IRMCO products is the lowest in the industry. IRMCO products have an LC50 value of as much as 64,000 ppm, making them easy to recover, recycle, or in some cases even discharge into the sewer without treatment. Improving the efficiency of the cleaning process significantly reduces the risks posed by cleaning chemicals and the amount of their use.


Finnish Irmco® success stories


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