Features of IF-WS₂ Lubricant Additive

Dr. Reshef Tenne, an expert in international nanoscience, invented the world's most lubricious nanoballs, known as IF-WS₂ fullerenes, and has been nominated multiple times for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

In 2012, Dr. Tenne co-founded NIS, a company in collaboration with a U.S. venture capital fund and the Department of Defense, specializing in the global sale of lubricating oil materials.

Power Micro International Company was established to minimize production friction issues and enhance the lifespan of cutting tools and molds as part of its service mission.

Actively collaborating with government metal research units to integrate essential foreign technologies into the machinery and mold industry, thereby enhancing the surface quality of production components and significantly extending the lifespan of molds.

Currently, it serves as the general agent for NIS Fullerene Nano Lubricating Oil in Taiwan, Japan, and China.

  • Fullerene nano-lubrication products utilize exclusive patented technology involving multi-layered nano fullerene-like particles of disulfide (WS₂). This represents a new generation of surface repair-type nano lubricants.
  • These unique nanoballs reduce friction and heat, which in turn decreases mechanical wear, enhances overall mechanical efficiency, and extends the lifespan of mechanical components.
  • Nano ball lubrication products offer exceptional anti-wear and anti-friction properties for various industrial applications, including engine oil, chain oil, gear oil, and lubricating grease, as well as for the automotive industry, specifically in engine and gear oil.
  • Designed specifically for a range of mechanical applications to optimize performance and minimize wear.
  • The NanoLub® nano ball lubrication product series includes AW/AF (anti-wear/anti-friction) lubricating oil and grease additives designed for extreme pressure applications, as well as fully formulated lubricating oils, greases, and dry coatings.

Fullerene Nano Lubricant Additive, utilizing patented technology, achieves exceptional dispersion and non-sedimentation properties.:

  • With a diameter of approximately 20 nm and a shell structure consisting of 10 to 20 layers, it qualifies as a true nanomaterial.
  • The friction process will create a nanofilm on the surfaces of tools, molds, guide rails, bearings, and gears.
  • The coefficient of friction is less than 0.03, and the four-point pressure test exceeds 1,200 kg, making it the highest known material to date.
  • The temperature resistance of the powder ranges from -273°C to 800°C in the atmosphere and up to 1,300°C in a vacuum.
  • Enhances the flash point and thermal conductivity of lubricating oils, reducing lubricating oil consumption.


The nanoparticles have a diameter of approximately 10 to 80 nanometerse - IF-WS2 Nano fullerene Industrial Lubricating Additive 

▲The nanoparticles have a diameter of approximately 10 to 80 nanometers and a shell structure consisting of 10 to 20 layers.

Non-toxic in biological testing and safety certified - IF-WS2 Nano fullerene Industrial Lubricating AdditiveNon-toxic in biological testing and safety certified - IF-WS2 Nano fullerene Industrial Lubricating Additive

▲Non-toxic in biological testing and safety certified. 

▲Awards Received Over the Years

Fullerene (IF-WS₂) autonomously generates a lubricating film on metal surfaces. - IF-WS2 Nano fullerene Industrial Lubricating Additive

▲Fullerene (IF-WS₂) autonomously generates a lubricating film on metal surfaces.

Directly incorporate into the lubricating oil utilized in the current production process.

  • For forging dies, stamping dies, deep drawing dies, and precision blanking dies, increase the cost by 4-8%.
  • For general cutting tools used in CNC milling, add 0.5% to 1.5%. For diamond cutting tools, add 1.5% to 3%.
  • For guide rails and bearings using lubricating oil, add 3-5% oil, and for grease, add 1-2% grease.

  • Applied in high-hardness and difficult-to-machine situations to enhance tool lubrication and heat dissipation.
  • Reduce wear on screw molds, stamping dies, deep-drawing dies, and precision blanking dies.
  • Lower the friction coefficient of the gear rotation surfaces, precision bearings, precision guide rails, and precision screws.
Application Scenarios for Fullerene (IF-WS₂)



  • Forging products with the addition of 5% nano balls results in a surface that is nearly mirror-finished.
  • The lifespan of tungsten steel cold forging dies has increased by 150% to 200%.
Application Case of Fullerene (IF-WS₂): Enhancing Lubrication in Cold Forging Dies and Improving Mold Anti-Adhesion
Application Case of Fullerene (IF-WS₂): Enhancing Lubrication in Cold Forging Dies and Improving Mold Anti-Adhesion

▲The comparison between the first photo (before) and the second photo (after) shows that the outer surface of the screw achieves a near mirror finish following the addition of nano balls.



Nanosphere Additive for Tool Protection Mechanisms:
The only nanomaterial that can be directly added to cutting fluids forms a nanolubricating film on the tool during the intense friction of the machining process, preventing adhesive wear when the tool contacts the material.


Using the Japanese UNION TOOL and the Swiss DIXI End Mill::

  • Machining Equipment - Domestic (Tech PLUS PRECISION MACHINERY, Yeong Chin Machinery Industries) Three-Axis Gantry High-Speed Machining Centers.
  • Cutting material: M42 high-speed steel with a hardness rating of HRC 64-66.

Test Results (tools are halted when the coating begins to peel off):
  • Japan's UNION Tool tool machining surface smooth, tool life increased by 220%.
  • Swiss DIXI tools produce smooth surfaces and increase tool life by 250%.


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▲Swiss DIXI Polytool S.A. and Japanese UNION Tool are both globally recognized leaders in the tool industry, and it is quite challenging to enhance the lifespan of their tool products.

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▲The tool life of high-speed steel workpieces is increased by 220%, and the surface roughness (Ra) of high-speed steel milling is significantly reduced.

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▲HSB Milling Cutter



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