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We are pursuing a wide range of measures and developments aimed at avoiding and reducing emissions. We focus not only on reducing Scope 1 to Scope 3 emissions, but also on other potential savings. In the production of CO2-optimized lubricants, ZG employs three process technologies:
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Gentle fission
In the “gentle separation” process, oil and water phases are separated, and deposits are removed and purified through filtration. The result is a clean product that is suitable for immediate reuse.
Refining
SÜDÖL GmbH, the recycling and refining specialist within the Zeller Gmelin Group, processes used lubricants and waste oils and returns them to the material cycle. Modern refining technologies produce high-quality base oils that offer a resource-efficient alternative to primary raw materials and actively promote the circular economy.
Biogenic
The manufacture of lubricants using biogenic raw materials represents an additional option for the production of CO₂-optimized lubricants. Biogenic raw materials offer potential for environmentally friendly development, particularly when recycling is not feasible. Examples include consumable lubricants such as stamping oils and corrosion inhibitors.
Areas of application
E-mobility
Electric mobility is the key to more sustainable and low-carbon transportation worldwide: The electrification of the powertrain gives rise to entirely new requirements, which in turn affect the properties and composition of our Lubricants. That is why we are already developing new lubricant solutions and coolants for batteries, fuel cells, electric motors, and power electronics.
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Environmentally sensitive areas
They combine the ideas of ecology and
economy, are readily biodegradable (according to the OECD degradability test) and technically sophisticated.
- Saw chain oils + tool cleaner
- Hydraulic oils
- Fats
- Concrete release agent
Energy-efficient cleaning
Low temperature cleaners that reduce energy consumption and
the heat input in painting systems.
- Process optimization
- Saving energy and increasing efficiency while maintaining or improving quality
- Reduction of the cleaning and process temperature
Developments in Printing Inks
Our printing inks are
highly reactive systems that, thanks to their formulation
, do not contain any volatile raw materials
. This offers both economic and
environmental benefits:
- Mineral oil- and solvent-free printing ink systems
- Deinkable and Recyclable Ink Systems
- Energy-Efficient LED Ink Systems
- ‘s compostable and low-migration Printing Inks for food packaging
Circular Economy
The circular economy concept is deeply rooted at Zeller+Gmelin. Through our subsidiary Südöl Recycling GmbH, used machine and engine oils are recycled and processed into new base oils and fuels.
News
Biodegradable and versatile organic hydraulic oil
08.01.2024
Legislation provides for bio-hydraulic oils for use in biologically sensitive environments. However, these should be…
Temperature-resistant biohydraulic oil for use in construction, agriculture and forestry
10.10.2023
Whether excavators, harvesters or snow groomers: With Divinol SynthoHyd Eco 46, lubricant manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin presents…
Cutting oils on a bio-based basis
02.08.2023
Sustainability is the topic of the moment and now permeates practically every area of our…
Saving energy in power washing systems
03.02.2022
Zeller+Gmelin has developed Divinol Spray Cleaner 1362 KC for the energy-saving surface cleaning of plastic…
