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.
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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.
At Lumar Química, we reaffirm our commitment to quality, safety, and the environment with the successful renewal of our Integrated Management System under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. This certification endorses our operational excellence and our continuous effort to offer the highest quality chemical solutions.
At Lumar Química, we are proud to share that our recent expansion to Mexico has been featured in a press release by ACCIÓ, the Agency for Business Competitiveness of the Government of Catalonia. This recognition highlights our firm commitment to internationalization and sustainable growth in key markets such as Latin America.
We are pleased to announce that Lumar Química has obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, a recognition that endorses our commitment to quality, environmental care and occupational safety. This achievement reflects our constant effort to implement practices that not only meet the highest international standards, but also strengthen our relationship with customers, employees and society.
