TUNAP blog
Welcome to the TUNAP blog! Discover exciting stories, innovations and pioneering technologies. We present a variety of articles on current trends and developments from the world of aerosols and lubricants.
TUNAP grows in 2025: Why “Preserve. Don´t Replace” is becoming a key success factor
TUNAP reports strong growth in 2025, driven by rising demand for sustainable solutions in cleaning, lubrication and protection. With its “Preserve. Don´t Replace.” approach, the company helps businesses extend component lifecycles, reduce downtime and increase efficiency across automotive, industrial, sports and private brand sectors. more
The PFAS-free revolution:
Why lubricating greases based on calcium sulphonate complex soaps are the future of the food industry
Lubricating greases based on calcium sulphonate complex soaps are PFAS-free and fulfil the highest hygiene standards such as NSF H1 and ISO 21469, making them suitable for direct or indirect food contact. They offer exceptional water resistance, high wear resistance and strong load-bearing capacity, which extends machine running times and reduces the risk of failure. As a result, they enable sustainable, safe and reliable production processes in the food and beverage industry. more
Strategic expansion of the management team: TUNAP strengthens future viability and customer focus
The TUNAP GmbH & Co. KG has expanded its management team as of 1 September 2025: Elisabeth Vag and Daniel Helwig have been appointed to the company management team, complementing the existing management team of Maximilian Buchner (CEO) and Oliver Graetsch. With this structural change, TUNAP is sending a clear signal in favor of future-oriented corporate development and an even stronger focus on the needs of its customers. more
Digital support for workshops: The new airco well® app is here!
The demands on modern car and truck workshops are constantly increasing - especially when it comes to hygiene and air quality in the vehicle. With the new airco well® app, TUNAP now offers a digital solution that optimally supports workshops in the professional complete cleaning of air conditioning systems. more
The challenge of the PFAS ban Calcium sulphonate lubricating greases without PFAS: Efficient solutions with maximum safety for demanding applications in linear guides
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a widely used component of lubricants in various industrial applications. Lubricants with PTFE additives also play a decisive role in linear guides. They reduce friction and minimize wear in highly loaded friction contacts, which not only leads to savings in material costs, but also enables an increase in productivity. more
TUNAP 978 now available at Costco Taiwan!
We’re thrilled to announce that Costco—the beloved U.S. retail warehouse giant—is now carrying TUNAP’s exclusive fuel additive: 978 Combustion Chamber Cleaner. more
High-performance lubricants without PFAS: The future of drive technology
The impending PFAS restrictions pose major challenges for the lubricant industry, but innovative technologies such as OMC2 additive technology already offer powerful alternatives. Thanks to their excellent friction and wear reduction as well as their positive impact on efficiency and sustainability, they are a future-proof solution for numerous industrial applications. more
TUNAP proudly looks back on a successful 2024 corporate year
2024 was a very special year for TUNAP: not only did we celebrate our 50th anniversary, but we also recorded a remarkable leap in turnover from 243 million euros (2023) to 269 million euros. A strong signal - especially in times when economic conditions are anything but easy. more
TUNAP: Our path to PFAS-free products for a sustainable future
We firmly believe that it is possible to develop PFAS-free products that are both high-performing and environmentally conscious. more
Review of Automechanika 2024: TUNAP's successful appearance at the automotive industry's leading trade fair for the aftermarket
TUNAP and the aftermarket in the automotive industry. A review of topics and trends at Automechanika more
Automechanika 2024: Experience TUNAP products and product innovations up close
Automechanika 2024 - TUNAP up close and personal more
Anniversary year 2024: TUNAP has been working for 50 years
TUNAP celebrates its 50th anniversary. more
Business Award 2023 of the District of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen
Success and recognition for TUNAP: Our company was awarded the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Business Prize 2023 for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements in the region on October 5. more
Chain oil or chain wax?
What's the difference and which product is best for your needs? A question that we get asked quite often. However, the answer is not so easy to answer. Therefore, we want to get to the bottom of this question in detail here. more
FH Kufstein Tirol & TUNAP
Innovative partnership for the digitalization of automotive workshops: The cooperation is a vivid example of digital transformation through the use of web-based applications in the business-to-business (B2B) sector. more
PFAS regulation and what you can do now
The PFAS regulation is coming. But what to do if not all products in your house are free of these substances yet. These can be your next steps. more
TUNAP at the PLMA 2023 in Amsterdam
Meet the TUNAP team at PLMA 2023 in Amsterdam and talk to us about our products from the aerosols, lubricants and greases sectors. more
Saving energy with lubricants?
With rising energy prices and growing awareness of environmental impact, it is becoming increasingly important to use and save energy efficiently. One way to achieve energy savings is to use high-performance lubricating greases, which can reduce friction in machinery and equipment. more
German automobile magazine AutoBild warns: AC systems in cars are "dangerous dirt slingers"
Most drivers are familiar with the phenomenon: the air conditioning in the car smells unpleasant and it's high time it was cleaned. But according to AutoBild, this is a warning signal that is far too late for a potential health hazard. more
TUNAP receives "Employer of the Future" award
The German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalisation (DIND) has named TUNAP an "Employer of the Future". This prestigious award is given to companies that pursue clear goals in terms of digitalisation and sustainability and offer their employees attractive working conditions. more
Test Winner Gets Even Better
Good news for all cyclists: Our test winner, the TUNAP SPORTS chain oil Ultimate is now also available as a practical spray with dosing brush. With its unique formula and OMC₂ technology, it offers first-class lubricating properties and has already been awarded multiple test winners. more
Refill instead of Throwing Away
The TUNJET S-Refill system from TUNAP SPORTS: A sustainable solution for refilling bike cleaners. more
25 Years of TUNAP Italia
On October 8, 2022, TUNAP Italia celebrates its 25th anniversary together with all Italian workshops. more
Sustainability has never been so Tasty!
TUNAP focuses on ecological responsibility: sustainable coffee consumption with YOANDA more
TUNAP SPORTS Sun Protection SPF 30
Attention bikers: maximum protection and comfort on the road more
We Meet Again – at the PLMA 2022 in Amsterdam
Finally trade fairs again, finally PLMA again - and TUNAP is present, too! The "World of Private Label" of the PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association) in Amsterdam has been bringing thousands of manufacturers into contact with retailers and wholesalers every year since 1986. The fair has been an important driver for innovations and growth for more than 35 years and helps manufacturers and dealers to make contacts and be inspired by ideas. more
985 System Protection Fuel Guard: Our Solution against Diesel Plague
985 System Protection Fuel Guard: Our Solution against Diesel Plague more
TUNAP: Excellent, sustainable, certified
Whether cleaning, maintaining, protecting or lubricating: From active ingredient concentrates to finished aerosols, our customers receive the complete system from TUNAP. Always with the aim of providing customised services and chemical-technical products of the highest quality. TUNAP is also aware of its special responsibility as a manufacturer of chemical products in terms of efficiency, health and environmental compatibility. more
The brake cleaner: Allrounder in every workshop
The brake cleaner is an indispensable cleaning aid thanks to its versatile application options. Both vehicle employees and non-professionals can use it to clean and maintain car parts quickly and easily. more
Industry in the shadow of world events
It's been about a year since we thought the upswing was coming. We thought the most difficult period of the pandemic was over and the economy could slowly but steadily recover. We were taught better. more
Cleaning, care, lubrication and maintenance with the TUNAP Private Brand ECO-Line
TUNAP's focus has always been on developing chemical products that protect the environment and human health. We see ourselves as pioneers in the industry.Thanks to our many years of experience in aerosol production, carefully selected suppliers and in-house research and development, we now have numerous innovative and ecologically remarkable product innovations in our range.The latest example is our sustainable product cap made of 100% recyclable paper... more
New image for TUNAP Industry
A collage can transport numerous themes. However, it usually requires the viewer to have background knowledge and the leisure to grasp everything. These considerations were the starting point for revising the image of TUNAP Industry. How can we succeed in developing an image that represents TUNAP Industry as a lubricant specialist, transports our expertise and arouses the viewer's curiosity - and all of this in a graphically professional and high-quality impression? more
TUNAP is a finalist for the German Sustainability Award Design
TUNAP was named a finalist for the 14th German Sustainability Award Design for its innovative, plastic-free aerosol packaging. The recyclable cardboard cap, developed in collaboration with TU Dresden and OecoPac, demonstrates how sustainable packaging technologies can help reduce environmental impact. more
Couponing in our online Shop
Since November 2021, it is now also possible to implement discount and bonus campaigns in the TUNAP online store using the couponing function. more
Sustainable Product Design: Can Caps for the TUNAP own Brand now made from PCR Material
Assembly Paste for the Wonder Fiber Carbon
Carbon components have been in use on bicycles for over 30 years. With the TS245, TUNAP Sports has now brought a special carbon assembly paste onto the market. more
airco well® on Tour
What kind of vehicle does TUNAP have in the yard? The first reactions since the new “airco well® truck” was on display in November have been something like that. more
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TUNAP Expands Production Capacities in Lichtenau
The investment in a new filling line at the Lichtenau plant near Chemnitz enables TUNAP to significantly expand production. More than 100,000 additional cans can be produced per day. more
airco well® Online Event "Mission: Healthy Air in the Car"
Webinars as a medium for acquiring new customers, actively addressing existing customers and exchanging knowledge on current topics. more
First TUNAP Sustainability Report
Our sustainability report provides information about TUNAP's sustainability work. It is divided into 5 main chapters, with "Products and Customers" taking the focus of the reporting more
With TUNAP to Gold at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo
By optimizing the drives of the track bikes of the German Olympic athletes in Tokyo, TUNAP has made a valuable contribution to extremely successful competitions. more
Data Protection at TUNAP
Why Data Protection Matters. In a digital world, we constantly generate data—sometimes unknowingly. Without safeguards, misuse can threaten privacy.The GDPR, enforced since 2018, ensures transparency and gives individuals control over personal data. At TUNAP, data protection is a priority. We obtain user consent before collecting data, ensuring secure and transparent handling. more
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Surveillance Audit 2021
TUNAP: Certified Quality & SustainabilityTUNAP's Oberlichtenau and Wolfratshausen sites are ISO-certified for quality, environment, and occupational safety. Annual audits by TÜV Süd ensure compliance and improvement. This year’s surveillance audit confirmed progress, securing certification renewal. Despite challenges, TUNAP continues to enhance its management system, with a repeat audit set for next year. more
Mobility into Old Age - thanks to the TUNGREASE CP Series
TUNAP's **TUNGREASE CP series** reduces friction, minimizes wear, and extends maintenance intervals. Efficient, sustainable, and ideal for **E-bike drives & industry**, it even enhances range in **e-mobility**. more
Optimal lubrication - with TUNAP oil products
Nothing works in the engine without oil ...but ideally everything runs like clockwork: around five liters of oil in a car ensure that the pistons run smoothly - ensuring that all moving parts slide smoothly past each other and work as long as possible. In a normal four-stroke engine, the oil supply usually runs according to a simple principle... more
The airco well® Product Family has a new Member: The airco well® Sensor.
TUNAP has been researching and developing in the field of air conditioning cleaning and hygiene for over 20 years. With the airco well® Sensor, the airco well® product family has now a new member. The sensor has an electronic nose that can identify the microbially volatile organic compounds (MVOC) that are emitted by the air conditioning system. more
TUNAP Quality and Responsibility: Certification according to ISO 21469
With ISO 21469 certification, TUNAP ensures the highest hygiene standards in H1 lubricant production. This guarantees safety and reliability even in processes where occasional product contact is unavoidable. more
New gui-lab Certification Mark for airco well®
In accordance with the requirements of VDI guideline 6032, gui-lab has checked and confirmed the conformity of the cleaning method on the pollen filter box and the evaporator for airco well®. more
TUNAP: Crisis-Proof Through Turbulent Times
Despite lockdowns and economic challenges, TUNAP has navigated the past months successfully. With strict hygiene measures, flexible production, and a dedicated team, we maintained business stability while fulfilling our social responsibility. more
Congratulations on Your 10th Anniversary, TUNAP do Brasil!
10 years ago, we decided to take a risk and establish a TUNAP presence in South America. Brazil was our country of choice – a tremendous country that covers around 50% of the South American territory. It turned out to be one of our best decisions ever when it comes to internationalization. more
speedyTouch: The New App for the Sales Staff
Fast, reliable and easy to use: Our new sales app speedyTouch not only fulfills these tasks, but also enables our sales staff to send orders, show presentations and videos, query inventories and prices live, create tour plans, document customer contacts, transparently track their own sales success and current key figures, and much more. All in one app, whether on a laptop or an iPad. more
A Close Look at the OMC2 Technology
What makes TUNAP's high-performance lubricants so unique? The additive molecules used are of particular importance here. This also applies to TUNAP's OMC2 additive technology, which makes the decisive difference compared to conventional lubricants. We therefore want to take a closer look at this technology: How does it work, what are its strengths and where is it used? more
TUNAP Oberlichtenau Shines in New Splendor
At the German TUNAP site in Oberlichtenau in Saxony, you can look back on a long and eventful history. The plant dates back to 1902. At that time, Wilhelm II., last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia, was ruling, the two world wars, the division of Germany and the reunification were still in the distant future... more
New Impregnation Foam: Environment and Health in Focus
Autumn has arrived and winter won't be long in coming either. Anyone who has to leave the house these days will also feel it in the increasingly cooler and wetter weather. We cannot do anything directly against the cold and wet weather, but we can protect ourselves with the appropriate clothing and support this weather protection function. With the newly developed impregnation foam, TUNAP provides the ideal solution for this.. more
TUNAP works. Our extensive Range of Cleaning and Disinfection Products.
Just now in autumn, the corona virus is spreading more strongly again and we must therefore protect our health more effectively. With the right cleaning and disinfection strategy from TUNAP this is no problem. more
The TUNBottle, an Innovative Packaging Solution
The new **TUNBottle** is made from 100% recyclable PET, with 80% derived from recycled materials. It combines resource-efficient production with lightweight design, reducing energy use and transport emissions. A step towards circular economy and sustainable resource management. more
TUNAP in Times of Corona
Customer demand for disinfectants was enormous, especially in the first weeks after the lockdown. For the TUNAP employees, especially in the production areas, this period was extremely exhausting and intensive. However, the joint efforts have produced many positive results: the Wolfratshausen and Oberlichtenau factories have repeatedly donated disinfectants to nursing services and various medical and municipal facilities. As a company with regional roots it is a matter of course for TUNAP to make a contribution to overcoming the crisis.. more
Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization: What is the Difference?
In the Corona pandemic, the desire for hygiene and sterility is high. Most people should know by now that washing hands with soap and warm water for about 20 to 30 seconds is one of the simplest and most effective methods of fighting the potentially deadly virus. more
Professional Injector Cleaning
Is injector cleaning still necessary with modern engines? Absolutely! Precision injectors with tiny bores require cleanliness for optimal performance, even if drivers don’t notice the need right away. more
AC System Cleaning - Not Only for Mobile Air Conditioning Systems
Air conditioning systems are repeatedly suspected of spreading viruses - whereby air movement in the room seems to be the main problem. Exactly the right time to begin to extend the superior TUNAP cleaning method on the market to buildings... more
TUNGREASE OMC2 plus: The Next Generation of PD Grease
TUNGREASE OMC2 plus: The Next Generation of PD Grease more
When the Air Escapes from the Petrol Engine
After the cold start, petrol engines are real pollutants because the exhaust gas aftertreatment systems are not yet fully functional. In particular, unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and the respiratory poison carbon monoxide (CO) cannot be converted in the catalytic converter, which is still cold. Additionally, after a cold start, the “greased” fuel-air mixture does not provide enough oxygen for effective pollutant reduction. To compensate for this lack of oxygen, petrol engines have a so-called “secondary air system”. more
Successful Recertification for the Lichtenau Plant
IFS Household and Personal Care Products on "higher level" certification more
FES - Research and Development of Sports Equipment
FES - Research and Development of Sports Equipment more
Leak-Detection Kit
TUNAP's "Leak Detection Kit": An "all-in-one" case with various products to detect leaks in and around the car. more
Just Follow Your Nose: How Our Sense of Smell Works
What happens when our nose detects certain smells? more
"Internationalization - Next Phase"
On the 2nd and 3rd of July 2019, TUNAP headquarters hosted the future workshop "Internationalization - Next Phase". The goal of the event was to accompany our subsidiaries as they entered into a new age and to define a common strategic orientation. more
Running Like Clockwork: Our Two-Wheel Drive Test Stand AU 01
Our two-wheel drive test stand AU 01 has been in operation for more than one and a half years. TUNAP has developed it to prove the efficiency of two-wheel drives with verifiable sets of data. The goal is to measure and compare the effectiveness of different lubricants on the chain. Using the data obtained, lubricants can be developed that guarantee the highest degree of performance. more
TUNAP Spain: From Nobody to Market Player
TUNAP Spain was born around the middle of 2002. At that time, the Iberian Peninsula was new territory for us, with more than 44,000 automotive workshops of every conceivable size. We were betting on the future, facing both risks as well as opportunities, because neither did we know our potential customers exactly, nor was the TUNAP brand a household name on the Spanish market. more
TUNAP in Serb TV News - and at the 54th "Car Fair Belgrade"
From March 22 to 31, 2019 the 54th annual mobility fair "Car Fair Belgrade" took place in Belgrade. more
All-Round Carefree Package for Tyres and Brakes
New Service Products in the TUNAP Professional Line for Tyres & Brakes: ✔ 114 Brake Anti-Rust Protection ✔ 119 Tyre Foam ✔ 120 Tyre Assembly Gel more
Low Speed Pre-Ignition: Background, Causes, Solutions
Pre-Ignition (LSPI) in Highly Charged Gasoline Engines ►What is Pre-Ignition? ► Causes & Risks ►How to Prevent? more
New Image Film for TUNAP Industry
In the TUNAP Industry film, the camera accompanies the leading actor through the daily routine and demonstrates that TUNAP Industry products are part of our everyday lives. more
TUNAP Makes Life Easier
Our lubricating greases, oils, pastes and cleaners can be found in every area of life: Our film shows which lubricant is used where. more
Strike Up The Band: Instrument Lubrication by TUNAP
Lubricants for rotary valves, valves, slides and keys for brass instruments. more
A Makeover For Rusty Brakes
Never again rusty brakes: The '114 Brake Protection' protects the brake with unique rust-protection effect against rust formation and gives the brake a new parts look. more
High-Performance Special Oils for Conveying Systems and Glass Machines
High-temperature special oils are used in many different applications, e.g. in the packaging, food, coating and glass container industries. more
Valve Cleaning "Valve Clean" Takes the Lead
Valve Cleaning Without Dismantling: ✅ Valve Cleaning System (➔ "Valve Clean") Convinces Leading Automobile Manufacturers! more
Reliable, Resilient, Innovative - Our H1 Greases
Lubricants from TUNAP: Innovative & sustainable quality solutions not only for the food industry. more
TUNAP: A Success Story Covering Four Generations
TUNAP's successful company history from its beginnings to the present day. more
Bag-On-Valve (BOV) vs. Classic Spray Technologies
What does TUNAP stand for? Innovative, sustainable solutions with a focus on health, quality, and environmental compatibility. Discover our cutting-edge Bag-on-Valve (BOV) aerosol technology, used in technical products like airco well® 996/997 and cosmetics, reducing our ecological footprint while delivering top performance. more
TUNAP at the Track Cycling World Championships 2019
All the German entrants of the 2019 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Pruszków, Poland, used chains optimised by TUNAP with the aid of the FES (Institut fur Forschung und Entwicklung von Sportgeraete, Sports Equipment R&D Institute). We awaited the results of our first major international test with bated breath. more