The Phase-1 of Harolbio 2.0 Project addressed the feasibility study concerning the development of a new generation of bio-based metalworking fluids able to replace the mineral-based synthetic lubricants traditionally used by metalworking industry.
The main problem addressed by Harolbio 2.0 concerns the use of bio-based raw materials which can offer improved performances also overcoming the current limitations which affect the state-of-the art metalworking fluids.
The use of bio-based raw materials, such oilseeds, brings therefore major improvements in terms of sustainability and including the capability of regenerating and recycling the used lubricants within a circular economy value chain perspective.
Moreover, the bio-based lubricants like Harolbio family, can reduce the generation of fogs and smokes; this brings relevant benefits to the operators thanks to a safer and healthier working environment.
Smokes and fogs, which are usually generated by synthetics metalworking fluids, are indeed associated with major health risks for machine operators and to replace them is a priority for industry. The risks of flame outbreak, associated with the traditional mineral based oil, is also prevented by using bio-based formulations.
Finally, the use of bio-based fluids can enhance the performance of metalworking machineries increasing the product quality and extending the machinery life. This aspect is particularly relevant considering the increasing demand of higher performances by the new generation of metalworking machines and including the more advanced CNC and forming applications.
For these reasons, Bellini S.p.A. is committed to implement the current bio-based metalworking fluids prototype for extending the Harolbio range of applications.
The Harolbio 2.0 project is framed in a medium-term development strategy by Bellini S.p.A. which also aims to fully scale-up the current manufacturing plant until reaching the production capability of 3000 ton/years.
A duly development of a sound end-of-life strategy will instead allow the complete circularization of bio-based metalworking fluid value chain.
The Harolbio 2.0 project is therefore fully aligned with Circular Economy and sustainability objectives as depicted in the European Green Deal.
