Successful manufacturing with superior lubrication solutions
The pandemic has altered business operations across the sector. How is India’s manufacturing sector evolving its vision?
The IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) settled at 55.9 in October 2021 – maintaining its mark above the consensus of 50. This is good news for the sector, and manufacturers are now keen to maximize productivity and recover revenue foregone in the last year. Alongside, there is a visible shift among manufacturers to opt for cleaner, more efficient solutions that can increase machine performance. Simultaneously, manufacturers today are opting for customized and speciality products that cater to their specific equipment. For us at Mobil™ Lubricants, this is a great opportunity to drive transformation by introducing technologically superior products.
What difference can the right lubricant make in improving manufacturing output?
Lubricants play a key role in ensuring machine performance and long life. Very often, insufficient information and a lack of guided expertise can lead to misuse and consequent breakdowns. Further, lubricant usage is linked closely to factors like environmental conditions, speed, load, and temperature – adopting correct practices, thus, is imperative. For instance, using the appropriate grade and type of lubricant is essential to prevent shortened bearing life. Over the years, our proven lubrication solutions and application expertise have assisted manufacturers in implementing practices that enhance operations, improve safety, and streamline maintenance. To achieve utmost efficiency, we provide them with a variety of products, ranging from engine oils, slideway oils, bearing oils, greases and more – along with timely servicing and industry insight.
What are some products by Mobil for manufacturing industries?
Our products attempt to solve specific challenges that manufacturers encounter in their everyday operations. For instance, the Mobil DTE™ 20 Ultra Series oils are high-performance anti-wear hydraulic oils with extended oil life capabilities and have demonstrated up to 2 times longer oil drain intervals versus similar competitive oils (*). They meet the stringent requirements of hydraulic systems using high pressure, high output pumps as well as other hydraulic system components such as close clearance servo-valves and numerically controlled (NC) machine tools.
Similarly, the Mobil Velocite™ Oil Numbered Series oils are premium performance products primarily designed for the lubrication of high-speed spindles in machine tools. They are formulated from select high-quality, low viscosity base oils and additives that impart good resistance to oxidation and provide protection from rust and corrosion. They possess very good resistance to foaming and separate readily from water. Additionally, the Mobil Vactra™ Oil Numbered Series are specifically designed to meet requirements of accuracy, aqueous coolant separability and equipment protection of precision machine tools. The Mobilcut™ Series products, on the other hand, provide dependable performance in a wide array of metal removal processes. These are some examples of a diverse portfolio we have built to deliver to Indian circumstances.
Manufacturing today is gradually moving towards Industry 4.0. How is Mobil catering to manufacturers’ demands in this atmosphere of change? Industry 4.0 is altering manufacturing in irrevocable ways with a promise for greater efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Duly, to cater to our customers’ myriad demands and business goals, we have drawn focus to providing superior service through remote assistance. The Mobil™ Solcare Service application has been a breakthrough in providing digital services with immediacy, accuracy and reliability. We also offer services through the Mobil ServSM Lubricant Analysis (MSLA) programme, which delivers a full-spectrum analysis on the usage and maintenance of Mobil branded lubricants. Now, with the move towards Industry 4.0, we have introduced Mobil ServSM IIoT Insights. It is a critical cloud-based solution that turns insights into action, taking businesses towards improved efficiency and overall productivity. This platform is bringing special benefits with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (A I/ML), automated monitoring and precise analysis that directly benefit machine performance and manufacturing efficiency.
(*) with a viscosity index around 100 and a zinc-based anti-wear system - meeting at least ISO 11158 (L-HM) and/or DIN 51524-2 (HLP type) requirements.
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