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Refill sprays Refillable MINI SPRAYS are here.

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Coolants New emission standards have an impact.

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Cooling lubricant MAGNUM UX 200 SW wins fans in America.

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CONTENTS

EDITORIAL

NEWS 4

News at and about MOTOREX

WHAT’S NEW

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Refill it! Refillable MINI SPRAYS

STILL PLENTY OF POTENTIAL FOR INNOVATION …

PRACTICE

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New emission standards heat

things up for coolants

Dear customers and readers As many of you know, modern low-emission engines would not work as

REPORT

well as their designers intended without the right lubricant. The same is true

10 A journey through the world

of many machine components. Indeed, the lubricant is a design element in

its own right. Thanks to novel lubricants, a new era of greater innovative

of automotive film stars

capacity is just around the corner. In racing, the choice of motor oil or transmission fluid can already mean the difference between victory and defeat. The products that bring victory on the racetrack also yield valuable information for everyday use. Besides protection against wear, fuel economy and extended service intervals are also increasingly important.

EXPORT 14 Karl Gustav Motorfest:

In our Inside section on page 16 you’ll find plenty of interesting informa-

tion about MOTOREX’s extensive research and development activities. It’s

750 vehicles and 1 horse

clear from what we already know that this is just the beginning of still

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Still plenty of potential for innovation …

more rapid growth in the innovative potential of lubricants. Bringing this

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potential to life is a challenge we are privileged to meet every day, often in collaboration with our customers.

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From time to time, the real star of a movie or TV series is an automobile. In

our Report on page 10 we join Tobias Moretti on a journey through the

“Never stop selling it”

world of automotive film stars. Moretti, best known from the television has gasoline in his veins.

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PORTRAIT

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Dr. Markus Kurzwart, Head of Research and Development

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market in Austria with MOTOREX

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Cool ideas / Did you know … / Comic

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MOTOREX: BEST BRAND FOR THE 4TH TIME For the fourth time, readers of Swiss motoring magazine “Auto Illustrierte” have voted MOTOREX best brand in the lubricants category. For MOTOREX, this fourth victory in a row validates our years of constant work to bring our customers the best possible value and service.

Thank you for choosing us!

KICKOFF FOR TWO NEW CAR LINE PRODUCTS MOTOREX has launched CONCEPT X-C2 SAE 0W/30, a new motor oil with the current B71 2312 PSA approval for Peugeot and Citroën auto pros. The new product is a fully synthetic super-low-lubricity oil for gasoline and diesel engines with the latest exhaust gas post-treatment systems. High-quality base fluids in combination with special additives guarantee effective protection against wear and outstanding fuel economy and emissions values.

SELECT LA-X SAE 5W/30 holds the latest Mercedes-Benz approval 229.52. The oil was developed especially for the Daimler Group’s current generation of BlueTEC diesel engines with SCR exhaust gas post-treatment, designed for Euro 6. In addition, SELECT LA-X SAE 5W/30 is backwards-compatible with all gasoline and diesel engines requir-

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ing 229.31 or 229.51 approvals.

CABLEWAY NEWS: MOTOREX ALPINE CSF-GREASE MOTOREX ALPINE CSF-GREASE is a product that has been specifically designed for lubricating the sliding parts (cable saddles, roller chains, chain saddles, etc.) of cableways. The CSF suffix stands for “cable semifluid”, meaning that the product’s low viscosity enables it to reach all of the surfaces to be lubricated and leave a stable, solid-like lubricant film once the solvent portion has evaporated. This effectively prevents stick-slip jolting. High-performance extreme pressure (EP) additives also reduce wear and ensure a more comfortable ride in extended use.

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SELECT LA-X SAE 5W/30

CONCEPT X-C2 SAE 0W/30

ACEA C3, API SN, MB-Approval 229.52, VW 502 00/505 01, BMW LL-04, GM DEXOS-2, Safety + Performance: FIAT 9.55535-S3

ACEA C2, PSA B71 2312 Safety + Performance: FIAT 9.55535-DS1/GS1

IBEX AND MOTOREX CLIMB TOGETHER TerraTec Maschinenbau GmbH, a young com-

signed down to the smallest detail,

pany based in Schruns in the Austrian state of

the mowers set a new, never before

Vorarlberg, named its fully hydraulic motor-

attained standard in their engineer-

ized mowers IBEX 14 and 28 after the Alpine

ing and innovative technical solu-

ibex, a type of wild goat. Meticulously de-

tions. When the time came to fill the hydraulic system at the factory and choose lubricants, TerraTec turned to MOTOREX. Three separate axial piston pumps use MOTOREX COREX HV 46 hydraulic fluid to transmit the power of the 14- or 28-horsepower engine to the wheels. Series production has begun, and nothing now stands in the way of the TerraTec Ibex’s spread throughout the Alpine countries. www.terratec.cc

GREEN OIL FOR ÖKOTAXI VIENNA Milan Milić and his team at Ökotaxi operate a fleet of “green” cabs in Vienna and southern Lower Austria made up entirely of Toyota hybrids. His motto: “With green taxis, anyone can do something for the environment.” The Prius taxis have met the Euro 5 standard, which has since become mandatory for all new taxis in Austria, from the day they were purchased. The Toyotas’ reliable technology and sharply reduced fuel consumption make up for their higher initial purchase price. Low-lubricity MOTOREX CONCEPT J-XL SAE 5W/20 motor oil yields additional savings in all 200 eco-taxis. Special additives improve the coefficient of friction, further reducing fuel consumption while still reliably protecting against wear. All this makes the “green” oil

Picture: Ökotaxi Wien

from MOTOREX a perfect match for Ökotaxi’s timely philosophy. www.oekotaxi.at

OPEN HOUSE AT MASKINTILLBEHÖR Maskintillbehör, a company based near the city of Grums in northeastern Sweden, recently held a practice-­ oriented open house together with MOTOREX and other well-known international brands. Over 200 interested visitors gathered at a carefully prepared site near the company for a demonstration of forestry and construction equipment. Guests experienced a number of technical masterpieces in real-life use in 100% authentic working conditions.

People who work outdoors know how important it is to have reliable equipment. Maskintillbehör sells, repairs and maintains an impressively broad range of products, from pneumatic demolition hammers to tracked excavators. The Maskintillbehör team is particularly excited that they can use MOTOREX products for all lubrication-related tasks both in-house and at the customer’s premises. www.maskintillbehor.se

DUCATI TEACHES RACING

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PERFECT PROTECTION

Ducati does a lot for its customers. Not only do they get the chance to test the latest models and take part in brand championships, they can also attend the company’s own racing school, where they take to the racetrack on models such as the Ducati 1199 Panigale ­under the eye of experienced instructors.

Through its partnership with Ducati Switzerland, MOTOREX is involved in the Swiss Ducati Riding School as the technical partner responsible for lubrication and care of the racing bikes. Hess Moto in Ostermundigen near Bern maintains the cycles as well as providing organizational and logistical services for Ducati’s activities in Switzerland, including the Swiss Ducati Challenge. For more information see www.swissducatichallenge.ch.

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The popular long-term corrosion protection product FLUID 466 is now available in cans. MOTOREX’s new and handy SPRAY 466 forms a durable, nonslip, waxy and salt water-resistant protective film that is suitable for a wide range of applications. It is perfect for corrosion-proofing semifinished and finished products for outside and inside storage, for marine transport, winter service vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery and for corrosion-proofing cavities in the vehicle industry. Try it today!

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WHAT’S NEW

REFILL IT!

MOTOREX MINI SPRAYS

Spray like the big boys: Take compact, refillable MINI SPRAYS with you and use them anywhere – The perfect addition to the MOTOREX spray range.

MOTOREX developed its versatile Hi-Tech sprays for

Now any user can put together a personalized set of

daily professional use. If you just need a little, but it

the sprays they use most often. Just choose the right

has to be handy at all times, the new MINI SPRAYS are

label from the sheet and apply it to the space intend-

just the thing.

ed for it on the MINI SPRAY. The refillable MINIS are filled straight from the large standard spray can,

MOTOREX REFILL SYSTEM

which functions as a dispenser. Just place the empty

The idea for MINI SPRAYS, which can be refilled as often

MINI SPRAY on a firm, level surface, remove the spray

as users want, stems from the fact that large (500 ml)

nozzles from both cans, shake the dispenser (see page 7)

spray cans are not always convenient to use. Each

and fill the small spray.

MINI SPRAY kit consists of three empty 50-ml spray

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cans. Each can has a base label, and the package contains

ALWAYS AT HAND

a sheet of self-adhesive labels for the most commonly

Many users told MOTOREX how inconvenient it can be

used sprays from the Hi-Tech range.

to carry a large spray can while assembling equipment

FILL UP IN A JIFFY Create your own practical MINI SPRAYS in just a few steps.

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Take an empty can from the MOTOREX MINI SPRAY package.

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Choose the product you want and apply the appropriate label to the MINI SPRAY.

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Shake the large original spray can.

Remove the lids and spray nozzles.

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Place the empty MINI SPRAY on a firm, level surface and fill it for 30 seconds.

Attach the spray nozzle and lid and you’re done!

or working in cramped spaces. The company responded

produced at our own production facilities. This ap-

by introducing a REFILL SYSTEM for its nine most popu-

proach enables MOTOREX to offer the right spray for

lar Hi-Tech sprays.

every application.

100 % SWISS MADE BY MOTOREX

Try refillable MINI SPRAYS now! Your MOTOREX part-

All MOTOREX sprays are developed in Langenthal,

ner can provide more information. •

tested in professional real-world practice and then

Handy in any situation.

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Extremely versatile.

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PRACTICE

Modern coolants not only vary in color, they differ significantly in composition too. From left to right, samples of: MOTOREX COOLANT M2.0, M3.0, M3.1, M4.0, M4.13, M5.0 and G48.

NEW EMISSION STANDARDS

TURNING UP THE HEAT ON COOLANTS Coolants and cooling system maintenance have taken on a new significance since the Euro 6 standard and “Final Tier 4” took effect.

This is also borne out by stricter manufacturers’ requirements.

Engine makers have applied many innovative tech-

pected to perform in the most recent generation of en-

nologies to meet the strictest emissions reduction

gines, it also has to stand up to the higher tempera-

standards of all time. These include various exhaust

tures that come with exhaust gas recirculation. With

gas detoxification systems, including the now practi-

operating temperatures 10 – 15 °C higher if not more,

cally obligatory cooled exhaust gas recirculation, ever-­

using the wrong coolant can cause the inhibitors (active

lower production tolerances using innovative materials

ingredients) to break down. This can result in cooling

and sophisticated fuel metering systems. All in all, Euro 6

system performance degradation or failure (see photos:

and “Final Tier 4” have led and continue to drive Hi-Tech

silicon hose and radiator). That’s why vehicle manufac-

in engine construction.

turers prescribe precisely which standards and coolant technologies should be used and caution against mixing

HIGHER OPERATING TEMPERATURES

different products.

Exhaust gas post-treatment technologies such as SCR,

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EGR, etc. require higher cooling system operating tem-

NONE FOR ALL

peratures. At the same time, many cooling systems

Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Scania prescribe coolants

and their volume capacities have remained practically

using Si-OAT (silicated organic acid technology) for the

unchanged. Along with all the tasks the coolant is ex-

latest Euro 6 utility vehicles and fill them with the corre-

Higher operating temperatures in engines of the Euro 6/ Final Tier 4 generation can degrade unsuitable coolants, resulting in overheating and deposits.

Cooling systems equipped with silicone hoses have special coolant requirements; not all coolants are compatible with them. Silicate deposits can be seen on the inside of the hose shown here.

sponding products at the factory. MOTOREX COOLANT

ments for a Euro 6 truck, a tractor, a piece of construction

M4.0 Si-OAT coolant is backwards-compatible and can

equipment or a passenger car can be quite different.

be used in Mercedes-Benz and MAN vehicles up to

That’s why advisory services for the right, and always

Euro 3 and in Scanias up to Euro 4. However, many

the most economical, choice of coolant always involve

manufacturers recommend using only one unadulter-

gathering a certain amount of information (vehicle fleet

ated product and never mixing coolants that use differ-

or machine inventory, manufacturers’ specifications,

ent technologies.

logistics, etc.).

The range of technologies in use makes it impossible to

Your MOTOREX partner and the Technical Customer Ser-

employ a universal coolant for all vehicles in a mixed

vice will be glad to assist you with any coolant issues. •

fleet, making it important always to follow the manufacturer’s specifications.

GOOD TO KNOW

THREE TECHNOLOGIES

Many vehicle manufacturers strive to keep their vehicles’

In general, today’s coolants are based on three different technologies.

Which type of coolant to use and for how long depends on the engine model year and on the manufacturer’s specifications.

life cycle costs as low as possible. The higher thermal loads of the latest generation of engines (Euro 6/Final Tier 4) mean coolants have to be up to new tasks. Always observe the following rules for coolants: • Always use coolants in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications • Change coolant regularly (every three or five years) • Always use an unadulterated coolant (never mix different types)!

• The same color doesn’t necessarily mean the same product •B e sure coolant hoses are compatible with the coolant type

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HOAT technology (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) Color Usually turquoise, blue or green Special characteristics Contains silicate, compatible with silicone hoses Usage Suitable for older cast iron engines OAT technology (Organic Acid Technology) Color Usually pink or yellow Special characteristics Silicate-free, long change intervals of up to 5 years possible, VCS-compatible (Volvo) Usage For Scania up to Euro 4, newest Final Tier 4 tractor engines Si-OAT technology (Silicated Organic Acid Technology) Color Usually pink Special characteristics Highly resistant to oxidation (cooled exhaust gas recirculation), contains silicate Usage Suitable for Euro 6 from Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Scania, backwards-compatible to Euro 3 (MB and MAN) or Euro 4 (Scania)

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Born in 1959, Tobias Moretti is well known as one of the stars of the “Inspector Rex” police drama. The gifted actor is noted for his versatility, something he carries over into his off-stage life.

The world of cinema constantly elevates certain items to cult status.

For example, distinctive cars frequently play a major role in films or TV series. MOTOREX Magazine spoke to actor Tobias Moretti about the subject and asked him to give us his top-ten favorite automotive film stars.

Mr. Moretti, you’re well known for your acting skills,

could survive the original Paris – Dakar route through

but in fact you’re involved in lots of other things

Africa. To begin with we just toyed with the idea, but

besides. Last year, for example, you took part in the

then we began to think we could really do it. So we

Dakar Rally on a KTM bike. Can you tell us how that

spoke to Red Bull. Eventually we shook hands with

came about?

them on it and then there was no turning back.

I’ve been friends with Heinz Kinigadner from KTM for

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many years. Partly as a result of training with his

Is it fair to say that engines hold a particular

brother Klaus, who leads extreme adventure tours, we

­fascination for you?

started to wonder whether ordinary people like us

Definitely. Engines, races, challenges, anything that has

Gasoline in his veins: Tobias Moretti competed in the Dakar Rally in January 2014, finishing the race in an impressive 10th place.

For four and a half years, Detective Inspector Richard “Richie” Moser and police dog Rex had a loyal following across Europe.

Tobias Moretti’s all-time favorite: Steve McQueen’s Porsche 917 K from “Le Mans”.

two, three or four wheels – I want to move faster than

Yes, “Cars”, a fantastic tribute to the world of motoring.

anyone else. It’s like a virus, a fascination, an urge with me. That’s not to say that I do it for the thrill of going

We give a list of your top automotive film stars below,

head-to-head with someone, it’s more the challenge of

but what’s your personal favorite and why?

going into a bend as fast as possible and coming out

That’d have to be the Porsche 917 K that Steve McQueen

the other side. You’re your own opponent, if you like.

drove in “Le Mans”. It was the definitive race film and unparalleled until “Rush”. Apart from that, I think Herbie

Are there films where cars make a bigger impression

and the Aston Martin in “Goldfinger” are fascinating. I’m

than the actors?

less fond of American-style film pile-ups though.

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Can cars become characters in their own right,

The opportunities are pretty limited when we’re film-

say in “Cobra 11” or “The Fast And The Furious”?

ing, I’m afraid, because the insurance company and

Things always get interesting when cars take on a

producers always make sure we don’t do anything too

personality. The classics are the cars in films such as

dangerous. However, the fact that I have a racing driv-

“The Blues Brothers” or “Herbie”.

er’s license means I get to do my own stunts, and there was a scene in a film I did called “Hirngespinster”, where

The classics are the cars in films such as “The Blues Brothers” or “Herbie”.

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I got to ram a police car side-on in my character as a schizophrenic who’s completely lost it. That’s one of the big advantages of my job because you don’t feel the urge to do it in real life.

During your career as an actor, has there been any

We also had a few funny moments with Rex the German

one experience with a vehicle that has left a lasting

shepherd dog because he always got sick every time I

impression?

drove. He got completely disorientated and needed a lot

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of encouragement. In the end he preferred just to sit in the back or better still not get in the car at all.

If you had the choice of having a movie-legend car at home in the garage or walking down the red carpet with a diva such as Cate Blanchett on your arm, which would you go for?

What I’d really like most of all is to drive the Formula 1 Ferrari from “Rush” down the red carpet safe in the knowledge that Cate Blanchett was waiting in the ­garage back home.

Thank you very much for this interesting interview. • www.tobiasmoretti.com

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750 VEHICLES

The 5th Karl Gustav Motorfest & Byafest is over — alas for the many attendees who enjoyed the beautiful August weather in Halland in southwestern Sweden.

Over 4000 motor enthusiasts found their way to Karl Gustav in vehicles of every description. MOTOREX NORDIC AB was there too and is sharing a few snapshots with us on these pages. And there‘s more good news — the organizers are already planning for 2015!

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AND 1 HORSE At over 4000 visitors, attendance at the homey Motorfest & Byafest in Karl Gustav was up by a good 1000 people this year. They came in over 750 antique vehicles.

Whether it’s a tractor, fire engine, piece of construction equipment, car, motorcycle or scooter makes no difference; all that matters is that it has an engine and makes a good gearhead conversation piece. This year, one participant even arrived on horseback, showing once again that just taking part counts more than what you’re driving (or riding in this particular case). This great motor festival is organized each year by KG Mekaniska AB and a multitude of volunteers. Wherever there are engines, you’ll find MOTOREX. The MOTOREX team from Göteborg was there with a mobile stand, presenting the comprehensive product range to an interested audience. More than a few insider tips and pointers to the right product were exchanged during numerous conversations.

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INSIDE

Dr. Markus Kurzwart is Head of Research and Development for MOTOREX. He and his team work hard to discover the lubricants of the future. What they’ve found out is already delivering promising results in pilot projects!

STILL PLENTY OF POTENTIAL

FOR INNOVATION …

If you think just about everything has already been invented, you’re mistaken.

A conversation with Dr. Markus Kurzwart, Head of Research and Development at MOTOREX, makes it clear just how much unsuspected potential for economic and environmental innovation applied lubricant technology (tribology) still holds.

Dr. Kurzwart, how long have people actually been

We always have a goal and certain focus areas in mind

studying friction?

when we do research and development. As a manufac-

We know that the great polymath Leonardo da Vinci

turing company operating in a free-market economy,

(1452 – 1519) was already conducting pioneering experi-

we concentrate on market-oriented R&D projects. We

ments involving friction toward the end of the 15 cen-

often work closely with public universities and insti-

tury (see illustration). The interesting thing is that these

tutes on these projects, such as ETH, EMPA and the CTI

basic findings are still valid today! Obviously our laborato-

(the Swiss Commission for Technology and Innovation).

th

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ries look a little different today [laughs], since we wouldn’t be able to tackle R & D projects with the necessary preci-

Could you tell us about a few of the key areas

sion and speed without the latest analytical equipment

of your current R & D work?

and IT-supported processes.

Certainly. The areas we focus on are often interconnected, so it’s not always easy to draw clear lines be-

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What research and development projects are you

tween them. These are a few of the areas we’re currently

and your team focusing on?

focusing on:

Leonardo da Vinci carried out basic research into lubricant technology in the late 15th century.

Precisely the right lubricant for every application: MOTOREX has an extremely broad product range and expertise in lubricant technologies.

1. Improving energy efficiency by reducing friction

What does nature contribute to your work?

and wear

A great deal! New chemical production and refining

2. Developing special lubricants for research projects

processes are increasingly making it possible to employ

3. Using sustainable resources/alternatives

natural and renewable raw materials in a form we can

to traditional raw materials 4. The impact of lubricants in further reducing emissions

use. That lets us replace ingredients that may be critical in various respects or that take an unreasonable amount of energy to produce. The idea of sustainable business is

5. A few projects that are not yet ready

gaining in importance here too.

for publication Just how much scope is there still for improving energy efficiency?

Globalization means national regulations have to be harmonized.

Lubricants play a key role in improving the efficiency of combustion engines. In motor oils, the trend towards

Are you feeling the effects of globalization?

ever lower-viscosity (thinner) formulas continues un­

Globalization means national regulations have to be

abated, and SAE 0W/20 will soon be the standard viscosity.

harmonized. Here we have the GHS, the Globally Har-

To make it possible to reduce viscosity without increas-

monized System, for material classification. From time

ing wear, our department developed a new low-friction

to time it happens that a material is approved in the

additive set that ideally reflects the load profile for all

United States, for example, but not in Europe. Naturally

friction conditions (dry, mixed and fluid friction). The co-

this is unacceptable for customers with international

efficient of friction is directly related to energy consump-

operations, so our recipes have to conform to regulations

tion in all applications with moving parts. In addition to

that apply internationally (REACH, GHS labeling, etc.).

lowering friction, we’ve also managed to improve pro-

Compiling the necessary safety data sheets and labeling

tection against wear enormously, as measurements by

our products is a major challenge for us.

EMPA have confirmed.

What can you learn from customer samples?

Does MOTOREX also develop to order?

By examining used lubricants, we can obtain infor-

Lubricants have become an engineering element in

mation about how the unit is used and its condition,

many areas today. Requirements for different applica-

similar to a blood test in a human. That also lets us de-

tions have become highly complex due to the incredible

termine whether the product can still be used or has to

diversity of materials in use, environmental conditions

be changed. But what we learn from analyzing tens of

and compliance with mandates. For example, there are

thousands of customer samples also contributes signifi-

currently about 50 OEM specifications for passenger car

cantly to the development of new products.

motor oils alone, and the trend is rising!

Thank you very much for this interesting interview. •

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Mission accomplished: MOTOREX has made a true believer of contract manufacturer T & S Machine with the soft-water (SW) version of its SWISSCOOL MAGNUM UX 200 cooling lubricant.

MAGNUM UX 200 SW:

“NEVER STOP SELLING IT!” No customer could pay a finer compliment than the words in the title.

Mike Tullos is President of T & S Machine Shop in Brandon, Mississippi.

Since discovering MOTOREX MAGNUM UX 200 SW, specially formulated for soft water, he swears by the emulsion from Switzerland.

T & S Machine was founded in 1981 by George J. Tullos.

chine Inc. searched far and wide for a universal cooling

As President, Michael D. Tullos now holds the fate of the

lubricant suitable for aluminum, steel, stainless steel

company and its 22 well-trained employees in his

and non-ferrous metals like copper and brass. The com-

hands. Over 30 years of experience give T & S Machine

pany tried five emulsions in all, but none of them quite

Inc. the invaluable know-how needed to to tackle even

came up to standard. Problems like sticking, foaming

the most demanding machining processes. The compa-

and odors proved impossible to eliminate satisfactorily

ny does a wide variety of work, from small batches to

even with measures specifically designed to address

large-scale mass production. Its key markets include avia-

them.

tion, mechanical engineering and medical technology.

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NO TIME FOR PROBLEMS

Working with the soft water found in certain regions of

Time per workpiece is a key factor, and not just for con-

the United States requires a cooling lubricant specially

tract manufacturers. That’s why process reliability –

designed for the lack of calcium and other minerals in

meaning no work stoppages – is so crucial. T & S Ma-

the water. Let’s take a closer look at the problem. The oil

President Mike Tullos (photo) personally checked with the MOTOREX importer that he can keep getting his success formula, MAGNUM UX 200 SW.

T & S Machine employs an extremely wide range of machines.

MOTOREX SWISSCUT ORTHO NF-X is used for all operations with cutting oil on its automatic lathes.

Staff at the plant appreciate MAGNUM UX 200 SW’s excellent machining results, high stability and especially its gentle composition.

Above all, the high process reliability that the extremely stable emulsion provides is guaranteed to pay off.

in a water-miscible emulsion is kept in suspension by

line after machine manufacturers’ recommended emul-

soaplike substances known as emulsifiers. As we all

sions proved unsatisfactory, MAGNUM UX 200 SW met

know, soaps have a tendency to foam up – not a desir­

every challenge with aplomb. The product is an ex-

able characteristic in a cooling lubricant. Emulsifiers com-

tremely high-performance, all-purpose water-miscible

bine with the substances like calcium and minerals that

cooling lubricant. Its exceptional stability and outstand-

make water “hard” to form microscopic lime soaps. In

ing wetability make it a highly effective coolant and lu-

precisely calibrated concentrations, these inhibit foam-

bricant. T & S Machine applies MAGNUM UX 200 SW at

ing. Because calcium and minerals are absent in very

a concentration of 6 % of the SW additive mix developed

soft water, MOTOREX developed MAGNUM UX 200 SW

specially for soft water. Using this dosage, T & S achieves

(SW for “soft water”) by formulating an innovative set of

excellent results in all operations.

additives for the existing MAGNUM UX 200. The new product guarantees an emulsion that is perfect for very

Although more than a year has passed since T & S Ma-

soft water and doesn’t foam.

chine first filled its systems with MAGNUM UX 200 SW, regular checks, circulation, filtration and occasional top-

MOTOREX MAGNUM 200 SW

ups have sufficed to ensure the long-term stability that

T & S Machine has been successfully using ORTHO NF-X

Mike Tullos demands. So the answer to whether his

cutting oil from MOTOREX’s SWISSLINE importer in the

MAGNUM cooling lubricant will still be available in the

United States, Euroline (www.eurolineusa.com) for

future is a definite yes. •

quite some time. When T & S Machine turned to Euro-

www.tandsmachine.com

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NORDIC

When a machine is needed to do a job for the public, Svenningsens always has the right solution.

In Sweden the market leader is a successful user of MOTOREX products.

Svenningsens attracts customers with a broad range of vehicles and equipment and innovative solutions year-round.

THE 4-SEASONS SPECIALIST When blacksmith Andreas Svenningsen began shoeing

IN SWEDEN TOO

horses at his newly founded smithy in Tømmerup on

Svenningsens Maskin AB has five locations in Sweden

the Danish island of Amager near Copenhagen, he could

alone, including one in the greater Göteborg area. Together

hardly have suspected that he was laying the corner-

with vehicle and machinery sales, the effective Sven-

stone of a family business that would continue for five

ningsens business model encompasses a wide range of

generations.

services. Working with MOTOREX has enabled the company to simplify and efficiently professionalize its lubri-

THE EXTREMELY VERSATILE SVENNINGSENS

cant and fluid supply systems. •

Operating as an importer, exclusive distributor, dealer,

www.svenningsens.se

spare parts supplier or service shop, Svenningsens covers all aspects of professional equipment operation with an impressively broad portfolio of products from renowned machine manufacturers. Markets served include agriculture and road, park, sports field, golf course and garden maintenance. All this makes Svenningsens the total maintenance equipment supplier for all seasons. With locations throughout Scandinavia since 1999, the company is known for its astonishing versatility.

SVENNINGSENS FACTS AND FIGURES Parent company Headquarters Established Employees Territory served

Svenningsens Maskinforretning AS Kastrup, near Copenhagen, Denmark 1861 Approx. 150 All of Scandinavia

Sweden Sales

Svenningsens Maskin AB, based in Göteborg 350 million Swedish krona

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New machines are prepared for delivery and mechanical work is performed at the Svenningsens shop in Göteborg.

PORTRAIT The entire Matik team completed a comprehensive training program and toured the production facilities at MOTOREX headquarters in Langenthal.

MATIK WITH MOTOREX Vienna-based Matik Handels GmbH, a successful truck parts dealer, is boosting its professionalism in the lubricants sector by focusing on a single supplier.

MOTOREX has everything you expect from an experienced lubrication specialist.

With seven branches throughout Austria, Matik Han-

PERFECTLY PREPARED

dels GmbH is one of the country’s leading suppliers of

Advice is a key component of every Matik and MOTOREX

truck parts. The company was founded in Vienna in

product. That’s why staff from the new distributor for

1969 as a distributor for Beral brake pads and has con-

Austria recently received comprehensive training at

tinuously grown and developed ever since. Matik has

MOTOREX headquarters in Langenthal. Ten Matik team

been part of the Swiss Automotive Group since 2012.

members were also trained as MOTOREX lubricant spe-

By taking advantage of synergies within the corporate

cialists so they can quickly and competently answer any

group, Matik Handels GmbH is firmly established on

questions about lubricant technology. The Matik team’s

the market, and the business is doing well. The com-

strong interest in obtaining a thorough knowledge of

pany carries products from over 40 leading vendors

the truck product range is testimony to their high degree

and OEMs.

of professionalism.

WELCOME SPECIALIZATION

For questions about MOTOREX products for trucks, get

The need for ever more specialized, better-performing

in touch with your local MOTOREX partner. •

lubricants is growing steadily. Expertise in the field

www.matik.at

has never been in greater demand. For over 95 years, MOTOREX has made a name for itself as a pioneering supplier and dependable partner to customers of every size from a wide range of industries – trucking among

Matik currently has seven branches throughout Austria.

them. A comprehensive range of products, many developed in close collaboration with vehicle and engine manufacturers, is testimony, giving the MOTOREX brand a high degree of familiarity and worldwide recognition for top quality.

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BOX Picture: Marcel Bieri

In Switzerland alone, there are over 20,000 sports clubs full of members who are crazy about a wide range of sports. Whether traditional or exotic, the focus is never just on athletic performance, but also on having fun as a team. That’s just what 12 members of the Kirchberg Gymnastics Club in Canton Berne were thinking when they showed up to a gymnastics festival in Roggwil in MOTOREX

ENDURANCE TEST PASSED outfits. The astonished audience was treated to a surprisingly dynamic

also because the team’s freedom of movement in their MOTOREX work

gymnastics routine. Astonished? Not

clothes was much greater than expected. The look, by the way, is also for

just because of the choreography, but

sale in men’s sizes from your MOTOREX partner or online. •

DID YOU KNOW THAT DAFRA MOTOS BRASIL … … DAFRA MOTOS is one of Brazil’s

has established global strategic part-

leading motorcycle manufacturers.

nerships with major international

To meet domestic demand, DAFRA

motorcycle manufacturers such as

built a plant in the Industrial Pole

BMW Motorrad, Haojue, SYM, Ducati,

of Manaus. The facility was built on

TVS Motor Company and KTM. The

a 170,000 m plot and has a built-up

plant makes engines for three differ-

area of 35,000 m2. The plant currently

ent KTM models. Complete bikes are

has over 500 employees and an an-

also assembled in Manaus and filled

nual production capacity of 200,000

with MOTOREX lubricants in accord-

motorcycles. The Brazilian brand’s

ance with factory specifications. Ac-

product line consists of motorcycles

cording to KTM, this is just the begin-

between 100 cc and 400 cc as well

ning of a fruitful partnership. •

as a 50 cc moped. Since 2009, DAFRA

www.daframotos.com.br

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Well-dressed – and not just at Christmas!

The new MOTOREX polo shirts are here, with their eye-catching design and maximum functionality.

Extremely comfortable to wear, thanks to the blend of cotton and polyester.

POLOSHIRT WHITE MEN

POLOSHIRT GREEN WOMEN AND MEN

Hard-wearing poloshirt for everyday use. Knit collar with contrasting stripes. Contrasting side panels.

55% cotton, 45% polyester. Outer made of polyester retains colour and shape; inner made of cotton for ultimate comfort when worn. Embroidered MOTOREX logo on the chest and sleeves.

Available sizes, Women S – XL, Men S – XXL.

Please order these articles exclusively through your importer.

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Mountain railways are all facing the same challenge: they can only fulfil passengers‘ high expectations if the entire alpine infrastructure functions flawlessly all the time. That‘s why MOTOREX ensures that your machinery and equipment never lets you down. With innovative lubricants, a comprehensive product range and expert technical advising. Put your trust in a partner who is fully committed to helping you give your very best. www.motorex.com

MOTOREX. AND IT RUNS LIKE A CHARM.