Tribology & Chemical Engineering

Precision Science, Manufacturing Performance

At Q‑TRIBO, we deploy cutting-edge tribology and chemical engineering to deliver high-performance solutions for industrial manufacturing. Our work is rooted in the systematic understanding of friction, wear, and lubrication—ensuring equipment runs cleaner, longer, and more efficiently.


Scientific Foundations: Why Lubricant Selection Starts with Tribology

Lubricant selection today goes beyond conventional wisdom—it’s based on a thorough tribological system analysis, including:

  • Type of motion: sliding, rolling, or combinations—each requires tailored lubrication regimes (hydrodynamic vs. elastohydrodynamic/EHD) Machinery Lubrication.

  • Speed and load: Using Stribeck curves (friction vs. Hersey number) helps determine the optimal viscosity and film thickness to minimize friction Machinery LubricationEfficient Plant.

  • Temperature range: Critical for lubricant integrity—low-temp synthetic greases and high-temp PTFE formulations serve different environments Machinery Lubrication.

  • Operating environment: Presence of moisture, chemicals, or vacuum conditions dictate required additives like anti-wear agents or corrosion inhibitors Machinery LubricationMarineLink.

This structured approach ensures the lubricant chemistry matches the application’s demands via tribo-engineering—and that’s the foundation of our formulation process.


Core Expertise: Engineering for Manufacturing Applications

Manufacturing-Centric Tribological Engineering

Our priority is in industrial manufacturing systems, where each application demands:

  • Customized lubricant chemistries tailored to motion, load, and thermal profiles.

  • Advanced greases and oils, including synthetic and EP (extreme-pressure) formulations.

  • Solid and dry-film lubricants where liquid media is impractical.

All are rigorously tested using tribology tools like Stribeck curves, tribometers, and bearing-life models.

Extended Capabilities: Chemical Solutions Beyond Lubrication

Building on our tribological strength, we also offer:

  • Industrial cleaners: Safe, effective blends tailored to sensitive manufacturing surfaces.

  • Functional additives: Designed to enhance polymers, sealants, and various substrates using surface science and rheological modeling.

  • UV Leak Detection: Reactive powders for non-invasive diagnostics in pipelines and vessels.

  • Asphalt Repair Additives: Lubricity-enhancing components that improve compaction and durability of pavement mixes.

These products share our disciplined, engineering-first methodology.