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Extreme pressure additives (or EP additives) are designed to act when metal surfaces are subjected to high loads and the base oil film is not sufficient. Unlike anti-wear additives (which form a continuous boundary film) or friction modifiers (which create a sliding monomolecular layer), EP compounds chemically react with the metal at points of extreme contact to create a solid protective layer that prevents direct metal-to-metal contact under intense pressure. Think of them as a “defensive clot”: when pressure spikes and the oil is squeezed out, these additives activate, forming an inorganic coating—a microscopic armor—right where it is most needed.

This May 17–21, we will be present at the STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition in New Orleans, one of the most important international events in the fields of lubrication, tribology, and industrial maintenance.

From April 11–14, Lumar Química will be present at the ELGI Annual General Meeting in Rome, one of the most important gatherings for professionals in lubrication and industrial maintenance. This event brings together experts, engineers, researchers, and manufacturers from around the world to share knowledge, discuss trends, and explore innovative solutions for the industry.

From September 17 to 19, Düsseldorf will once again be the European meeting point for the lubricants industry. And at…

On June 19 and 20, Lumar Química had the privilege of participating as a speaker at PRECONLUB Mexico 2025, one…

We are proud to announce that Lumar Química has been named a finalist in the 2024 Catalunya International Award, granted by PIMEC (Catalan Association of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), in recognition of our role in projecting Catalan business globally.

From April 26th to 29th, 2025, LUMAR QUÍMICA took part in one of the industry’s key events: the 35th Annual General Meeting of the European Lubricating Grease Institute (ELGI AGM 2025), held in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In the world of industrial lubrication, not all oils are created equal. Polyalkylene glycols (PAGs) represent a significant advancement over conventional lubricants. Their advanced synthetic composition—based on ethylene, propylene, and butylene oxides—grants them exceptional tribological and thermal properties, making them the ideal choice for demanding processes.