Manufacturer of specialty oils, greases, PFPE lubricants and dry film lubricant coatings for extreme conditions.
IKV Tribology Ltd
Raglan, Monmouthshire (GB)New on Amplifa
About IKV Tribology
IKV Tribology Ltd, based in Raglan, Monmouthshire (South Wales, UK), develops, manufactures and distributes high-performance lubricants for extreme temperature, pressure and chemical environments. The product range includes synthetic oils, high-temperature and low-temperature greases, dry film lubricant coatings (Dry Film Coatings), PFPE products (perfluoropolyether), aerosols and sprays, anti-seize pastes, degreasers and solvents. For the food and pharmaceutical industries, the NSF-registered TRIBOFOOD range with H-1 and 3H approvals is offered; the TRIBOFLON brand covers fluorinated PFPE lubricants. All products are developed and manufactured under the company's own quality system certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; the in-house R&D department develops new lubricant technologies based on market trends and customer requirements. Services include free on-site lubrication surveys, technical consulting and application engineering. The products are used, among other applications, in the food and pharmaceutical industries, in automotive, oven and chain applications, agriculture, rail transport, and in oxygen and compressed air systems.
- Site
- NP15 2BX Raglan, Monmouthshire
- Processes
- Manufacture of specialty oils, greases and dry film lubricant coatings (Speciality Lubricants), Dry film lubricant coatings (Dry Film Coatings), Anti-squeak coatings, Assembly aids / anti-seize pastes, Lubrication Surveys (on-site lubrication analyses) and technical consulting, Research & development of new lubricant technologies and product development, Free on-site lubrication and maintenance surveys (Lubrication Surveys), Product consulting and application engineering
- Materials
- Perfluoropolyether (PFPE), PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), Silicone, Biodegradable oils (hydraulic oils, chain oil), Synthetic gear oils, Perfluoropolyether, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Biodegradable oils (esters)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Industries
- Food and pharmaceutical industries, Automotive, Oven and oven transport chain applications, Agriculture, Rail transport, Oxygen/compressed air and gas systems
- 01
Research & development of new lubricant technologies
- 02
Formulation and manufacture of specialty oils, greases and dry film lubricants
- 03
Filling including aerosol/spray filling and special packaging
- 04
Technical consulting and on-site lubrication surveys
- 05
Sales and customer service
Product base and formulations
Perfluoropolyether
Fluorinated oils and greases for oxygen systems, aggressive chemicals and temperatures from approximately -40 to 260 °C.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Thickener in PFPE greases and a component of dry film lubricant coatings.
Silicone
Base for silicone-containing lubricants and sprays, among other uses in the food industry.
Biodegradable oils (esters)
Base for biodegradable hydraulic and chain oils to minimise environmental impact.
Synthetic gear oils
Synthetic oils with high oxidation stability and temperature resistance for gears, bearings and chains.
Locations
Raglan, Monmouthshire
GBHeadquarters, production and sales
- Materials
- PFPE, PTFE, silicone, synthetic and biodegradable oils
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of specialty oils, greases and dry film lubricant coatings (Speciality Lubricants)Surface | – | – | – | – | PFPE (perfluoropolyether), PTFE, silicone, synthetic oils, biodegradable oils (esters) |
| Dry film lubricant coatings (Dry Film Coatings)Surface | – | – | – | – | PFPE, PTFE-based coatings |
| Anti-squeak coatingsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly aids / anti-seize pastesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lubrication Surveys (on-site lubrication analyses) and technical consultingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research & development of new lubricant technologies and product developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
IKV products are developed and manufactured under the accredited quality system certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. New products are rigorously tested for performance, safety, hygiene and environmental compatibility.
| Evidence | Raglan, Monmouthshire |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |
History
IKV Tribology joins the Quaker Houghton Family (affiliation with Quaker Houghton announced)