The invisible components
They ensure durable functions, minimise noise, increase convenience, withstand extreme loads and are tailored to materials with high precision – Rhenus Lub’s special greases for the commercial vehicle industry.
As much research, development and experience has gone into them as into many other complex components. They are mostly invisible to the user and yet indispensable. For the powertrain, chassis, body and interior.
Applications at a glance
Drive
New lubricants for new concepts
At present, the majority of development work is centred on the drive. There are a number of very different drive concepts emerging, ranging from the internal combustion engine and purely electric commercial vehicle, through various hybrid variants combined with different concepts for the supply of electricity. All drive concepts with their varying components and requirements for elements including temperature stability, speed, electrical conductivity and noise damping require adapted lubricants for each individual friction point. Rhenus Lub has been working closely with the pre-development departments of suppliers for many years. With its own testing facility, where the service life for new applications can be tested at various temperatures, Rhenus Lub is able to “look to the future” and provide qualified statements about the performance of new lubricating greases.
Chassis
For your chassis of the future
Our lubricants are a key design element. They enable significantly friction-reduced chassis joints, thereby creating the prerequisite for active chassis kinematics and actively engaging control systems for vehicle stabilisation, distance control and lane-keeping assistance. These functions are realised through the control of a large number of electromechanical actuators. These systems are the bridging technologies to autonomous driving.
Body
Resistant to environmental factors and good noise damping properties
The lubricant is often exposed to environmental factors. How resistant is it to these?
Rhenus Lub has the relevant testing methods. We test the respective lubricating grease specifically for the plastic, the elastomer of your supplier and any environmental factors. Chemically inert lubricants, which do not undergo chemical reactions, are also available.
Another aspect is the damping of body-borne noise caused e.g. by small gear motors. We have developed greases for transmission lubrication with high damping properties which also permit exceptionally low torques at low temperatures.
Interior
The future will be quieter
Through the use of rhenus greases, coefficients of friction and vibrations can be significantly reduced, for example in seat and belt adjustments, headrests, covers and interior trim, right through to window regulators and gear levers. This ensures optimum functionality of the entire interior trim, effectively dampening or eliminating irritating noises. To prevent unwanted odours, we also develop lubricants in accordance with VDA 270 – for the highest demands on an odour-free interior climate.
Soothing calm in the interior
- rhenus low-noise greases are particularly pure, prevent noise from developing in the bearing and help to make the driving experience more relaxing.
- rhenus greases that prevent noise ensure reduced static friction and avoid the stick-slip effect. This effectively prevents squeaking and creaking.
- rhenus damping greases reduce noises such as knocking and clattering.
E-mobility
Showing initiative, rethinking and looking ahead
Not only do we consider ourselves to be your manufacturer and technology expert for special commercial vehicle greases, we also see ourselves as your strategic partner. We think entrepreneurially to meet your needs and want to play an active part in safeguarding your future viability, competitiveness and value creation.
Special greases for sustainable e-mobility
Whether electric vehicles or hybrid drives, new generations of vehicles place new demands on speciality lubricating greases. Particularly in the powertrain with its high torques, there are many issues to which we have already developed intelligent answers. We have suitable lubricating grease concepts for electric motor and hybrid drives that are particularly suitable for the high heat generation and possess the desired conductivity or insulation capacity. And if a lubricant does not yet exist for your challenge, we will develop it together with you.
Commercial vehicle brochure
You can also find out all about our commercial vehicle industry applications in our brochure – available for you to download free of charge.
What makes rhenus special?
It is the combination of optimal products tailored to your requirements and a partnership offering real added value.
- Global availability
- Compliant with the chemical regulations in all countries and of all OEMs
- Approvals in the commercial vehicle industry
- Expertise in material compatibility
- Testing expertise and capacity
- Problem-solving expertise