Development and distribution of synthetic high-performance specialty lubricants for rail transport, industry and trade.
CICO SLT GmbH
Rielasingen-Worblingen (DE) · Kreuzlingen (CH) · Borek Strzeliński (PL)New on Amplifa
About CICO® – A story that lubricates the future
CICO SLT GmbH, based in Rielasingen-Worblingen, develops and distributes synthetic high-performance specialty lubricants, sliding agents and surface treatment products of the CICO® brand. The products are based on a formulation by the chemist Dr. A. Herczeg and have been continuously further developed since 1980 based on Swiss technology; research and development is carried out by the sister company Swiss Innovation Technology GmbH in Kreuzlingen. The portfolio includes rail and wheel flange lubrication for rail vehicles, industrial lubricants for gearboxes, bearings and chains, metal-free antiseize release pastes for assembly, and lubricating and preservation sprays for workshops, trade, electrical engineering and weapon care. The lubricants are non-toxic, largely biodegradable, not classified as hazardous goods and remain effective at extreme temperatures and high pressure loads. Distribution is worldwide via an international partner network; customers include, among others, Deutsche Bahn, Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich and Würzburger Straßenbahn.
- Site
- Rielasingen-Worblingen
- Processes
- Manufacture of synthetic high-performance specialty lubricants (lubricants, sliding agents,, Lubrication of rail vehicles/rails (wheel rims, flange and gear rims, rails, switches, ropes), Industrial lubrication (plain bearings, gears, chains, steel cables, seals, brakes, open and, Antiseize release paste for assembly (screws, seals, press fits, cold and hot forming), Lubricating and preservation sprays for workshops and trade, Contact protection and preservation in electrical engineering/electronics, Research & development of synthetic lubricant formulations, Development of synthetic specialty lubricants (research & development)
- Materials
- Synthetic service and assembly pastes, Rail and wheel flange lubricants, Fully synthetic gearbox and chain lubricants, Lubricating and preservation sprays (aerosols), Metal-free antiseize release pastes
- Founded
- 1980
- Industries
- Rail and transport industry, Industry and technology, Heavy industry, Energy sector, Defence industry / weapon care, Electrical engineering and electronics
- 01
Research & development of synthetic formulations
- 02
Manufacture of the specialty lubricants
- 03
Technical consulting and support during in-house trials
- 04
Application support for lubrication systems
- 05
Worldwide distribution via an international partner network
Products and Formulations
Synthetic service and assembly pastes
Solid lubricants on a solvent-free, biodegradable carrier for threaded and fixed connections, plain bearings and assembly work, temperature-resistant up to +1200 °C.
Rail and wheel flange lubricants
Thixotropic products with solid content for wear and noise reduction on wheel, wheel flange and rail in rail transport.
Fully synthetic gearbox and chain lubricants
High-viscosity sliding and preservation agents free of petroleum derivatives, silicone, graphite or Teflon for bearings and gearboxes up to +250 °C.
Lubricating and preservation sprays (aerosols)
400 ml sprays for workshop, trade and electrical engineering with high penetration capability and a dry sliding and protective film.
Metal-free antiseize release pastes
Release agents made of chemically treated solid lubricants, particularly suitable for stainless steel, copper and bronze alloys.
Locations
Rielasingen-Worblingen
DEHeadquarters and distribution of CICO SLT GmbH
Kreuzlingen
CHResearch & Development, Swiss Innovation Technology GmbH
Borek Strzeliński
PLLocation of CICO SLT sp. z o.o.
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of synthetic high-performance specialty lubricants (lubricants, sliding agents,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lubrication of rail vehicles/rails (wheel rims, flange and gear rims, rails, switches, ropes)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial lubrication (plain bearings, gears, chains, steel cables, seals, brakes, open andSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Antiseize release paste for assembly (screws, seals, press fits, cold and hot forming)Surface | – | – | – | – | stainless and acid-resistant steel, copper, bronze alloys |
| Lubricating and preservation sprays for workshops and tradeSurface | – | – | – | – | metals, alloys |
| Contact protection and preservation in electrical engineering/electronicsSurface | – | – | – | – | metal surfaces |
| Research & development of synthetic lubricant formulationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1980
Start of the continuous further development of CICO® products based on Swiss technology; the brand traces back to the chemist Dr. A. Herczeg.
- ca. 1980er-J
Deutsche Bahn becomes the first customer – development of CICO® SM 1200 B for braking system components of locomotives.
- 1987
Development of CICO® SM 1200 MB for Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ) – the world's first lubricant that effectively eliminates curve squeal of trams.
- 1991
Introduction of CICO® TL 1500 B – the world's first synthetic lubricant for wheel flanges with a high solid content.
- ca. 2000
Development of CICO® RS 20 B (rail head and wheel flange lubrication), first introduced by Würzburger Straßenbahn GmbH (WVV).
- 2025
Presentation of the new product CICO® BF 45 B for buffers and screw couplings in rail transport.
- 2026
CICO® WSM 3000 T receives official approval from PKP PLK for Polish railway lines.
- 2026
CICO® receives the RAILWAY AWARD 2026 as "TOP SUPPLIER" in the Rail & Rail Technology category.