New Delhi, Oct 12 (KNN) Today’s globally competitive business landscape poses challenges for manufacturers to get the most out of their equipment. Incremental increases in machine productivity can alter a profit/loss scenario – often the primary. For instance, while gear lubrication has been commonly considered elementary, it is in fact, a dynamic process requiring sophisticated technology interventions.

Equipment machinery and the lubricants that protect them are often exposed to a wide variety of ambient and operating temperatures. As a result, lubricants are required to maintain good pump-ability at low temperatures and sufficient film strength at high temperatures. 

It is not difficult to find a lubricant to meet these requirements, but there can be performance concerns if the fluid is not properly formulated. Hydraulic oil is different than other lubes. Not only is it a lubricant but also a power transfer device and this dual role makes it unique.

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For most equipments, there are plenty of options for lubricant selection. Not all lubricants used on a particular equipment is an optimal application choice. While most lubricants’ wrong specifications don't lead to sudden and catastrophic failure, however, they shorten the average life of the lubricated components and, thus, go unnoticed.

MobilTM Industrial lubricants offer the technology which is tailored specifically for equipment needs. Not only do they help operations run efficiently but also help businesses to be more productive by helping them lower their total cost of operation.

Thoroughly tested before they are commercialized, MobilTM Industrial lubricants are supported by extensive equipment builder (EB) approvals. For example, Mobil DTE™ 20 series hydraulic oils are well known and recognized in the industry for their keep-clean performance and durability, and have helped deliver significant savings for customers through long oil life. These products met the most rigorous performance requirements of a wide range of hydraulic system and component manufacturers, allowing use of a single product with excellent performance characteristics.

Intended for applications which are subjected to moderate operating conditions and require anti-wear lubricants are the Nuto™ H Series oils. They are good quality anti-wear hydraulic oils with effective oxidation resistance and chemical stability support. Used in systems using gear, vane, radial and axial piston pumps, the NutoTM series oils provides protection against corrosion and helps reduce the effects of moisture on system components.

Hydraulic fluids are the life blood of the hydraulic systems. They are responsible for lubrication, heat transfer, contamination control and provide energy transmission through the system. No matter the size or complexity, proper maintenance of both the system and the hydraulic oil is crucial in maximizing uptime and reducing repair costs. (KNN Bureau)