EFFECTIVE LUBRICATION IN MINING

Shankar Karnik
General Manager-Industrial

The rise of infrastructure development and demand for automotive products are major factors that drive growth of the metals and mining sector in India. As an overall productivity and profitability of a mining site is directly linked to the reliability of equipment, it is vital that operators have equipment that function at maximum efficiency.

Extreme operating conditions and rough terrain are common impediments when it comes to machine failure and unscheduled equipment downtime on the mining site. High performance lubricants play a crucial role in ensuring consistent protection and performance of stationary mining equipment to minimize financial losses. Mobil™ industrial lubricants are specially formulated to protect equipment in the harshest conditions. Mobil's proven products and lubrication expertise keeps stationary and mobile equipment working at maximum efficiency, extending equipment life, oil drain intervals and improving the energy efficiency of equipment. Some of the key offerings from ExxonMobil for the mining sector are:

MOBIL DTE 10 EXCEL™ SERIES
Mobil DTE™ 10 Excel Series hydraulic oils provide outstanding hydraulic system efficiency; ultra keep clean performance, and a high degree of fluid durability. The hydraulic efficiency feature can lead to reduced energy consumption for both industrial and mobile equipment, reducing operating costs and improving productivity.
Mobil DTE 10 Excel Series oils are formulated to provide the following benefits:

• The excellent air release prop­erty prevents aeration and cavitation damage of the hydraulic pump. Help minimize mainten­ance costs and downtime by keeping systems clean.
• Potentially reduces energy cons­ump­tion or increase system responsiveness
• DTE 10 Excel is zinc free, therefore there's less effect on the environment during disposal.
• High thermal and oxidation stability ensures long oil life/long oil drain interval.

MOBIL DELVAC™
Mobil Delvac™ diesel engine oil is among the broad line of synthetic and high-performance mineral oil-based lubricants for many specialized needs of the mining industry. ExxonMobil OGI - Optimized Oil Drain Interval Process is driven by data, powered by Mobil Delvac lubricants and supported by the ExxonMobil team , this helps the operators to lower total operating costs, generate a higher return on capital and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. The key feature of Mobil Delvac is its excellent detergency property which provides clean engine performance to the customers.

MOBILGREASE XHP™ MINE SERIES
Mobilgrease XHP™ Mine Series have gained a reputation for innovation and performance's excellence. These were specifically designed to meet the needs of off-highway and mining equipment that required exceptional EP / anti-wear performance and which would remain in place even in tough conditions of high sliding, and high temperatures.
Few key features of the series are:

• 5% MoS2that gives excellent protection to bush and bucket pins which will enable long equipment life it is one of the top most specifications asked by OEMs.
• EP and anti-wear properties offers equipment protection and potential equipment life extension even in severe operating conditions.
• Low temperature pumpability and centralized system capability provides low temperature pumpa­bility and start-up perfor­mance, a key feature for remote applications.

Mobil ServSM Technical Services
Mobil ServSM Technical Services offer an extensive range of industrial services that are designed to help the customers optimize their lubrication programs and machine availability. Few of the services under this range are:
MSLA - Mobil ServSM Lubricant Analysis: In addition to using high quality synthetic lubricants, it is recommended to operators to incorporate an oil and equipment condition monitoring program to maximize the productivity of machinery and reduce costs. MSLA enables companies to conduct virtually the entire process on their mobile or tablet device through scan-and-go oil sampling bottles. It provides informative reports on the condition of your equipment and lubricant.

ENGINE INSPECTION: This ser­vice encompasses expert inspections by Mobil's well-trained engineers using borescopes and specialized tools that help diesel engines run efficiently with potentially extended life. Engineers use their expertise to inspect to report and document the condition of the internal components of diesel engines. They conduct complete engine inspections during engine overhaul and partial inspections during component replacement or repair.

HYDRAULIC INSPECTION:This ser­vice details critical hydraulic equip­­ment, revealing opportunities to improve performance. Engineers inspect to report and document the condition of your critical plant hydraulic systems. They use inspection data to establish the optimum time to replace critical hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, filters and lubricants and then recommend maintenance practices to help improve system reliability.

LUBRICANT RECOMMENDA­TION: This service provides expert guid­ance in selecting the proper lubricants for the equipment, which can help minimize costly maintenance and repairs while providing optimum protection to the assets. Experienced ExxonMobil engineers assess current lubricants and recommend, when required, more effective product choices to help maximize equipment reliability for optimum productivity.

With the current pace of development of the mining industry, it is essential for operators to adopt, right lubrication practices to ensure productivity and profitability.

ExxonMobil's offerings are developed specifically to address the requirements of this industry and to ensure steadfast growth for mining operators. The energy efficiency of Mobil DTE 10 Excel relates solely to the fluid performance when compared to conventional Mobil branded hydraulic fluids. The technology used allows up to 6% increase in hydraulic pump efficiency compared to Mobil DTE 20 series when tested in standard hydraulic applications under controlled conditions. The energy efficiency claim for this product is based on test results on the use of the fluid conducted in accordance with all applicable industry standards and protocols. Results may vary based on operating conditions and equipment.

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