Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH develops, produces, and sells specialty chemicals and chemical processes for surface treatment. With a focus on maximizing value-add chains, sustainability, and green chemistry, Kluthe's global reach spans automotive, heavy equipment, galvanizing, coil processing, and more. Our core competencies lie in metalworking & cleaning, forming & protection, chemical pretreatment, and paint shop applications.

KLUTHE PRODUCT RANGE

Cooling Lubricants

Cooling lubricants perform crucial functions in metalworking: they cool, lubricate, and remove metal shavings while providing excellent corrosion protection for processed parts and tools. The Kluthe product lineup guarantees optimal process security and extended tool life.

Key Brands: HAKUFORM & HAKUFLUID

  • Water-miscible (Mineral oil-containing): Superior lubricity for heavy-duty cutting operations.

  • Water-miscible (Sustainable): Eco-friendly formulations minimizing environmental footprint.

  • Water-soluble (Oil-free): Clean operations with excellent cooling properties, featuring the innovative HAKUFLUID technology.

  • Non-water-miscible (GTL Oil & Sustainable): High-performance neat oils for specialized and demanding machining.

Forming Lubricants

Whenever metals are formed, stamped, drawn, forged, or expanded, tribology is critical. Kluthe's forming lubricants prevent tool wear, cold welding, and breakage by ensuring precise, durable separation between the workpiece and the tool during immense mechanical stress.

Specialized Applications

  • For Fasteners & Sheet Metal: Ensuring high finish quality and supporting rapid processing speeds.

  • For Cold Bulk Massive Forming: Extreme pressure additives designed for the heaviest forming operations.

  • For Tubes and Profiles: High-performance drawn solutions.

  • Cold Extrusion Oils: Heavy-duty forming lubricants crafted to withstand exceptional mechanical forces.

Industrial Parts Cleaning

Thorough cleaning of metal and plastic surfaces is an essential prerequisite for high-quality coating and conversion processes. Kluthe provides cleaning agents specifically tailored to a variety of industrial contaminants and material sensitivities.

Key Brands: HAKUPUR & CEKASIN

  • Water-based Cleaners: Alkaline, neutral, and acidic cleaners (HAKUPUR series) for versatile industrial applications and degreasing.

  • Solvent-based Cleaners: Quick-drying solutions targeting specific organic residues and oils.

  • Acid Cleaning & Pickling: Effectively removes tough rust, scale, and oxides left behind after intense thermal treatments like welding or laser cutting.

Surface Pretreatment

A crucial step for protecting metal surfaces against corrosion and ensuring the long-term adhesion of paints and coatings. Our pretreatment portfolio is expertly matched to precise application techniques, including spraying, immersion, and flooding.

Key Brand: DECORRDAL

  • Degreasing and Pickling: Achieving superior surface qualities and averting black staining on metal substrates.

  • Conversion Coatings: High-performance Zinc phosphation, Manganese phosphation, and Iron phosphation processes.

  • Thin Film & Chromate-free Technology: Advanced, ecologically friendly pretreatment methods meeting modern environmental standards.

  • Passivation: Protecting newly applied zinc layers to prevent white rust and significantly extend component longevity.

Corrosion Preventatives

Temporary or long-term corrosion protection is vital for parts in transit, prolonged storage, or awaiting subsequent manufacturing steps. Kluthe solutions seal surfaces against oxidation and moisture.

Key Brands: CUSTOS & HAKUDREN

  • Corrosion Prevention Oils: Durable, heavy-duty protective barriers.

  • Dewatering Fluids: Displacing moisture instantly and effectively from metal surfaces after wet processing.

  • Water-miscible & Solvent-based Options: Flexible application methods leaving protective films that can last significantly over a year.

Metal & Plastic Coating (Paint Shop)

Kluthe delivers process chemicals optimized for paint shops, enhancing overall efficiency, occupational safety, and environmental compatibility during metal and plastic coating processes.

Key Brands: AQUAPURGE, NIKUTEX, CONTROX, ISOGOL, T400

  • Purging Media (AQUAPURGE, NIKUTEX): Water-based and solvent-based flushing media engineered for rapid color changeovers and minimal downtime.

  • Paint Detackification (ISOGOL): Ensures process reliability in paint coagulation, effectively managing both solvent and water-based overspray in water walls.

  • Paint Stripping (CONTROX): Effective, thorough, yet material-friendly chemical removal of old coatings and residues.

  • Waste Water Treatment (T400): Emulsion splitters, precipitants, and turbidity removal agents for eco-friendly compliance and discharge.

  • Thinners (HAKU): High-quality viscosity adjusters for a diverse range of paint systems.

Maintenance & Controlling

Complete process control is critical to ensuring consistent performance, maximizing the longevity of manufacturing assets, and maintaining stable chemical baths throughout production.

Key Brand: HAKUCARE

  • HAKUCARE 360°: A comprehensive product package dedicated to complete paint shop maintenance.

  • Machine & Plant Cleaning: Specialized chemistry formulated specifically for cleaning degreasing systems and phosphating plants.

  • Miscellaneous Chemicals: Additives and correctives to continuously monitor and optimize process parameters.