LiuGong’s new lubricant innovation

The Technical Standards Development and Application Demonstration Base of Graphene-Modified Lubricant, was launched at LiuGong’s Global R&D Centre in Liuzhou. Co-built by the China Innovation Alliance of the Graphene Industry and Guangxi Liugong Machinery, it marks the first base in China that concentrates on the transformation of graphene’s scientific research into real world applications. The partnership also includes building a joint laboratory and undertaking independent test tasks from other companies
July 4, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
LiuGong is investing in the development of lubricants containing graphene
The Technical Standards Development and Application Demonstration Base of Graphene-Modified Lubricant, was launched at 269 LiuGong’s Global R&D Centre in Liuzhou. Co-built by the China Innovation Alliance of the Graphene Industry and Guangxi Liugong Machinery, it marks the first base in China that concentrates on the transformation of graphene’s scientific research into real world applications. The partnership also includes building a joint laboratory and undertaking independent test tasks from other companies in the future. The initiative will push the R&D and innovation of graphene-modified lubricant products at LiuGong and also gives the firm a chance to participate in the draft of industry standards directly.


Graphene has the best electric and thermal conductivity with the thinnest thickness and maximum intensity. LiuGong believes that the lubricant industry shows great market potential. At present, the annual output of lubricants in China is more than 5 million tonnes with more than a 200-billion-RMB market volume, which could be doubled by 2022.

LiuGong says it has achieved breakthroughs in the development of grapheme-modified lubricants, in the practice of dispersion stability of graphene and graphene lubricants formulation. The firm says it has also established a standard and evaluation system for the determination of graphene additives. The specific lubricants modified by graphene materials have shown significant improvements in the resistance and friction reduction against extreme pressure. This is said to provide a breakthrough for the solutions to solve the long-term recessive problems such as the wear and noise of key components under tough conditions.

LiuGong intends to complete three kinds of graphene-modified lubricants in two years and achieve the application in LiuGong’s CE products in five years. The intentions also include the launch of correlative products and parts, and subsequently to influence the relative industries such as automobile and steel. Relying on the new products and technology developed from the graphene, the industrial output value of LiuGong Lubricants Company will likely to be increased by 20%.

Engines, Components & Tyres

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Crushing and screening innovation for quarries
    November 5, 2012
    Novel crushing and screening developments are coming to market - Mike Woof reports A wide array of innovations and market developments are occurring in the sector for quarrying machinery. New technologies are being introduced while business developments are also changing the face of this market segment. There is strong interest in new technology from industry too and this was well highlighted by data from the organisers of the Hillhead quarry show in the UK. The organisers revealed that there was a jump of
    Read More
  • The AFB20 (2) Roadside Safety Sub-committee urges more cooperation
    November 17, 2015
    The AFB20 (2) Roadside Safety Sub-committee on International Research Activities calls for closer cooperation between road authorities and the industry On 15 September 2015, the AFB20 (2) Roadside Safety Sub-committee on International Research Activities held its third European workshop in Istanbul, Turkey.
    Read More
  • TRL delivers its vision
    July 31, 2012
    The UK's world-renowned TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) is celebrating its 75th birthday this year, and the objective of its work has not changed In 1938 Richard Stradling, director, wrote that "the objective of all the research work at RRL [now TRL] is to accumulate that body of scientific knowledge which is an essential factor in the economical and efficient construction and maintenance of our roads. Practical application of the results must be the aim throughout." While TRL's remit today is far more
    Read More
  • New barrier, crash cushion and access control technology will benefit road user safety
    October 26, 2012
    Protecting road users, with barriers, crash cushions or access control systems, is crucial for network safety - Mike Woof writes Tough regulations are now in place in Europe and the US, requiring road authorities to provide safer road infrastructure than in the past. Technologies to reduce the severity of vehicle impacts against obstructions or redirect vehicles into the roadway should help cut injuries amongst drivers and passengers alike. The specifications for the use of crash cushions and barriers can v
    Read More

Highlighted Content