New Delhi, June 9 (KNN) In the past 15 years, industrial equipment capabilities and design have changed dramatically. Manufacturers today are focused on equipment that are compact, more efficient and yield enhanced productivity.

While many of today’s industrial equipment delivers significant advantages in terms of efficiency and reduced energy consumption, they also require lubricants to work effectively under more stressful and extreme operating conditions.

Tougher operating conditions affect equipment performance and may lead to higher energy consumption and increase the likelihood of down time, which result in lower productivity. For most manufacturers, equipment down time is the single largest source of lost production time. Take an example of a manufacturing unit:

At high operating temperatures, the lubricating agent or grease must be structurally stable to keep the roller bearings running smoothly. If the grease is not formulated appropriately, problems such as water washout and spray-off may cause bearing failures. This is where advanced lubrication solutions play a pivotal role. The choice of lubricants or grease directly impacts equipment productivity.

The right lubrication solutions help the manufacturing industry enhance operational safety, maximize productivity and achieves its environmental goals. Technologically advanced lubricants not only cater to extreme operating conditions, but also ensure overall reduction in the energy consumed by the equipment.

MobilTM branded greases are among the range of technologically advanced lubricants that can protect equipment, extend re-greasing intervals and enable problem-free operations. Engineered smart, right from the start, Mobil-branded greases not only provide all-around balanced performance, but also control the release of lubricating oils. They stay exactly where they are needed, making them easier to use while helping reduce maintenance and replacement costs.

One of the most advanced range of greases by Mobil is Mobil grease XHPTM 220.Formulated for a wide variety of applications and severe operating conditions, these greases are designed to outperform conventional products. They provide excellent high temperature performance with superb adhesion, structural stability and resistance to water contamination. Mobil grease XHP 220 Series greases are available in multiple viscosity grades:

• Mobilgrease XHPTM 221 is a NLGI Grade 1 grease

• Mobilgrease XHPTM 222 is a NLGI Grade 2 grease

Companies that have adopted advanced lubricant technologies have documented significant reductions in power requirements along with productivity improvements. One such success story is of Swastik Pipes Limited (SPL).

SPL had faced issues of grease washout by coolant, increased bearing temperature and high re-greasing frequency. The Mobil FES team recommended Mobil grease XHPTM 222 as a solution to help the company address these challenges.

Switching to Mobil grease XHPTM 222 resulted in considerable savings in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for SPL. Mills stoppage was cut down by eight days through the increased overhauling schedule. In addition, SPL saved USD 10,000 due to the reduction in bearing failure and grease consumption.

Using the right grease results in enhanced productivity and higher output, thus driving greater value and increased business profitability.

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