When It Rests, It Rusts
A car, combine tractor, or plane is a mechanical device composed of countless, intricate, pieces of metal machinery. For these parts to operate as intended, they must work in harmony. If a single component is out of place or faulty, the entire apparatus could fail.
During the course of daily operations, these parts are pushed to their limit—subjected to significant levels of heat, pressure, and friction—all of which could put a valuable piece of machinery out of service.
Knowing this, if you want to enhance and extend the lifetime reliability and performance of specialized machinery, trust Mobil’s high-performance, high-pressure industrial lubricants and greases for enhanced protection and increased productivity.
What Are Industrial Greases?
Mobil’s advanced-technology industrial greases are purposefully designed to protect and extend the lifetime value of your machinery and equipment. Each one is formulated for high performance in extreme specialty applications, helping protect against inhospitable environments and conditions.
Typically, these greases are composed of carefully selected mineral and synthetic base fluids, which are then combined with thickeners and additives. Depending on the intended use case, they may be made for specific extreme applications such as:
- High or low temperatures
- Water contamination
- Heavy loads
- Shock loads
- Variable speeds
To accommodate these disparate environments, top greases will typically come in an array of viscosity grades.
Protecting Your Machinery Even At Rest
Proper lubrication of machinery and equipment isn’t just limited to when they’re in operation. You also have to protect your investment when it’s not in use.
Left exposed, machine and auto parts are prone to corrosion. When metal is left to rest, it rusts.
To prevent corrosion, you must insert a protective layer between the iron and the corrosive components in our oxygen. When oxidation occurs, a layer of red rust can form on your machinery, eating away at the material over time.
That’s where industrial lubricants can make all the difference.
Whether a piece of machinery is kept in storage for a few days or months at a time, lubricants can combat corrosion. By properly lubricating this equipment, you can prevent the oxidation process that tends to eat away at metal parts and car machinery.
Benefits of Mobil Industrial Greases
Applying high-quality industrial greases can provide several tangible advantages to machine owners, including:
- Reduce friction between components – Friction-caused machinery wear is often the primary cause of industrial equipment failure. Lubricants can act as a buffer that reduces friction between two moving parts.
- Protect equipment in extreme conditions – Oftentimes, heavy-duty equipment must be able to operate in the most extreme of conditions. Industrial lubricants and greases protect your valuable machinery, thus increasing productivity and extending their lifetime value.
- Cost-effective lubrication – Low-quality lubricants don’t last long. As a result, regreasing and oil change intervals tend to be short. But with Mobil’s innovative lubricants, there’s less waste and the grease lasts longer.
- Reduced downtime – Industrial lubricants reduce the intervals between costly maintenance procedures—be they scheduled or unplanned. This means fewer stoppages and increased output.
- Increased profits – Lubricants and greases extend the lifetime value of your equipment by reducing the number of repairs, replacements, or delays. Mobil lubricants help ensure that your machinery is constantly running at full capacity.
A Case Study
Mobile industrial equipment greases have field-proven results.
For instance, Brown and Dureau Wood Mills, in Australia, had a problem with their wood kiln fan bearings frequently failing due to the severe conditions they were subjected to.
The solution was to treat these parts with Mobilith SHC 220, which resulted in:
- Lower maintenance costs
- Bearing failure frequency reduced by over 75%, from 28 times per year to fewer than 4 times per year
- Less unscheduled downtime and higher productivity
- Savings of US$140,000 per year
Protect Your Equipment with KW Oil—Your Trusted Mobil Lubricant Supplier
Mobil advanced-technology greases were designed to enhance equipment life, increase productivity, and extend greasing intervals.
With the help of the right grease, we can make your car machinery equipment last longer and work harder. At KW Oil, we offer countless varieties of Mobil’s industrial greases, oils, and lubricants.
Shop our product catalog today.