Technical Applications2021-04-08T10:10:08+02:00

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TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS

Performance chemicals for technical applications

IOI Oleo offers a range of products for technical applications under the brand name SOFTENOL.® Our products are based on renewable raw materials and developed for the following markets:

  1. Lubrication

    SOFTENOL® 3108 is a biodegradable lubricant which drastically reduces friction between cable and cable duct when telecommunication cables are laid.

  2. Metal-working

    SOFTENOL® 3829 is a heat-resistant lubricant of high oxidative stability, which is used in deep drawing, stamping, bending or embossing of aluminium or tinplate foils.

  3. Plastic processing additives

    IOI Oleo GmbH provides a wide range of components needed for the formulation of EPS coating additives. As a special service for that industry, IOI Oleo GmbH develops customer-specific ready-to-use blends, which guarantee an optimized performance of the individual EPS type.

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EPS and fine powder coatings – a love story

By |7. January 2024|Technical Applications|

In 2024, expandable polystyrene (EPS) celebrates its anniversary: the 75th anniversary of its (accidental) discovery. A lot has happened since then and EPS is used in so many areas of our daily lives that it has become indispensable. Foodstuffs such as vegetables and fish are packaged in it to keep them cool, transportable and fresh for longer. Electronics, household appliances and furniture are wrapped in it for transportation to their destination to protect them from damage. And in the construction sector, EPS is used on building facades to provide efficient thermal insulation. This is just a small selection of the possible uses. Special fields of application, such as cool boxes for vaccines (see article: How SOFTENOL® is helping to contain the pandemic), round off the versatility of this material.

Detailed insights into the world of technical applications with scanning electron microscopy

By |5. June 2023|Technical Applications|

There is a world that remains hidden from most people - the fascinating world of surfaces on a microscopic level. In the "Technical Applications" business unit of IOI Oleo GmbH, we use the latest technologies every day in order to be able to offer our customers the best possible quality and innovation. One of these technologies, which plays a crucial role in our everyday work, is scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

A Day in the Technical Applications Team (Part 2)

By |1. March 2023|Technical Applications|

Between regular meetings, urgent orders and video meetings, scanning electron microscope images are evaluated in order to further optimize performance in EPS production. The team in the Technical Applications Business Unit does everything they can to bring our customers’ individual blends to perfection so that the finished products meet the highest standards.

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A Day in the Technical Applications Team

By |7. September 2022|Technical Applications|

In between virtual meetings, inquiries, offers and production planning, there must be enough time and quiet for the development of individual customer solutions. This juggling is part of the day-to-day business of the Technical Applications business unit at IOI Oleo GmbH. Immerse yourself in a completely normal working day!

SOFTENOL® 3829 to increase efficiency in aluminium processing

By |1. September 2022|Technical Applications|

The global balance in trade has been permanently disrupted by the corona pandemic, and Russia’s war against Ukraine is doing the rest. Due to the poor availability of gas, this has recently led to dramatically increasing energy costs, which is particularly problematic for the energy-consuming aluminium production. Our SOFTENOL® 3829 doesn’t help to reduce energy prices, but it does ensure that aluminium is processed more efficiently and therefore more cost-effectively in different ways. For example, for the production of menu trays for convenience meals.

Ready-to-use Blends for the Production of EPS

By |24. January 2021|Technical Applications|

The Technical Applications Business Unit of IOI Oleo GmbH shows what it means to realize customers’ requirements. The team develops ready-to-use blends for the production of EPS based on customer requirements, the machines used and the desired final product properties. In this article you will learn what advantages these blends have for your production.

Aluminum processing for food contact

By |7. October 2020|Technical Applications|

Convenience is King. Ready-to-eat meals are becoming more and more popular. That is evident from the growing demand for aluminium packaging for this segment. To produce this packaging, you need lubricants. The following article explains why IOI Oleo GmbH is regarded as the leading supplier of these solutions.

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