If machines are the heart of the manufacturing sector, lubricants that ensure their smooth functioning are its lifeblood. Among the handful of imperatives that facilitate enhanced productivity and efficiency of a manufacturing unit, lubrication plays a quintessential role. It ensures routine maintenance for expensive and complex industrial equipment and even prevents permanent damage that can be caused due to extreme operating conditions.

Here's a success story of how ExxonMobil'sTM cutting-edge lubrication products helped PPAP Automotive to achieve its productivity and profitability goals, while enhancing the lifespan of the machines.

Situation at hand
Established in 1978 in the industrial hub of Noida, the NCR-based PPAP Automotive is a leading manufacturer of automotive sealing systems and interior and exterior automotive. Their customers include leading automobile companies like Maruti Suzuki, Honda Cars, Toyota Kirloskar Motors, etc.

The company operates several injection moulding machines for manufacturing over 500 different products for its customers. These machines, with an average capacity between 650 and 2,800 tonne, operate round-the-clock in three shifts of eight hours. With the primary focus to advance productivity of the plant and to increase the profitability, PPAP Automotive turned to ExxonMobil's Field Engineering Services (FES) - the dedicated team of technical experts who work closely with manufacturing companies to offer them advice on best-in-class lubrication and maintenance practices.

Mobil's strategic solution
Mobil engineers assessed onsite usage conditions and interacted closely with the PPAP Automotive team to understand the company's lubrication requirements. Based on their test results, Mobil recommended Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 for the injection moulding machines to achieve maximum productivity and enhanced equipment protection.

The Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 is an ISO viscosity grade (VG) 46, non-zinc, anti-wear hydraulic fluid. Its shear-stable, high viscosity index (VI) allows for a wide operating temperature range, maintaining maximum hydraulic efficiency and component protection, at both low as well as high temperatures. Post the switch to Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46, ExxonMobilTM team conducted an analysis to monitor the condition of the oil and advised the customer on best maintenance practices for regular filtration and system cleanliness.

The outcome
Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 helped reduce downtime and achieved ODI of 10 years in moulding machine hydraulics, resulting in potential savings of $18,382 (Rs 1.23 billion approx) annually.

Use of Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46 enabled an extended oil drain interval and ensured zero component replacement in the injection moulding machines, for up to 10 years. The superior quality lubricant helped the machines deliver outstanding performance, eliminating unscheduled downtime and reducing planned downtime. All this in turn translated into a potential annual savings of $18,382 (Rs 1.23 billion) for PPAP Automotive.

Speaking on ExxonMobil's success in providing a customised solution for PPAP's requirements, Shankar Karnik, General Manager Industrial, ExxonMobil Lubricants said, 'Mobil Industrial Lubricants supports customers with unmatched industry expertise and technical services, unsurpassed global supply capability, proven oil-analysis programs and comprehensive builder approvals. The results delivered for PPAP Automotive is a perfect example of how ExxonMobil's technology leadership, exceptional application expertise and customised solutions can enable an industrial unit attain its productivity and profitability goals effectively.'