In a masterclass of collaborative innovation, Klüber Lubrication and Groz‑Beckert have partnered to comprehensively evaluate Klüber’s advanced knitting oils at Groz‑Beckert’s cutting-edge Technology and Development Center (TEZ). This initiative marks a significant leap forward in tailoring lubrication solutions for the textile industry.
Klüber’s portfolio of textile-specialty lubricants—including high-performance needle and sinker oils like Klüberoil Tex 1‑22 N—were subjected to rigorous, predefined test procedures directly on Groz‑Beckert’s circular knitting machines.
The hands-on trials recorded performance under authentic operating conditions, assessing not just wear protection but also energy use—creating a holistic view of lubricant effectiveness.
Energy Efficiency Meets Precision Craftsmanship
Groz‑Beckert’s own litespeed® plus needles played a pivotal role in this collaboration. Known for optimizing oil distribution and cutting friction by up to 20%, these needles simultaneously reduce power consumption and machine temperatures.
This synergy between smart needle geometry and advanced lubrication highlights how mechanical design and chemical expertise can combine to enhance sustainability and productivity in textile manufacturing.
Klüber Lubrication commended the collaboration, “The ability to test our knitting oils directly on the equipment at the Groz‑Beckert TEZ, both in terms of performance and energy efficiency, is extremely important to us… thanks to the practical tests carried out on the machine and the expertise of both partners, we can tailor our knitting oils specifically to the actual requirements of the textile industry.”
This feedback underscores the value of real-life validation in accelerating tailored product development.
Building on Klüber’s global efforts—such as energy-optimized lubrication strategies that extend maintenance cycles and reduce CO₂ emissions —this project demonstrates the power of cooperative R&D. By merging Groz‑Beckert’s needle engineering with Klüber’s lubrication science, the partnership delivers measurable benefits in:
Reduced energy usage through enhanced friction control
Lowered operating temperatures, boosting machine longevity
Optimized lubricant consumption, improving sustainability and maintenance efficiency
Groz‑Beckert’s TEZ—staffed by a multidisciplinary team of over 40 experts—has become a collaborative hotspot for co-development projects, not only with Klüber but also with OEMs like Santoni and Vanguard Pailung.
Designed to support everything from ideation through production and market launch, TEZ empowers innovation through shared expertise, data, and infrastructure.
In Summary
This collaboration between Klüber Lubrication and Groz‑Beckert exemplifies how practical, equipment-level testing drives customized, high-efficiency solutions. It reflects an industry-wide movement where technical exchange, real-world trials, and cross-disciplinary cooperation bring cutting-edge performance—and sustainability—to textile manufacturing.
