Mobil™ advancing efficiency and precision in manufacturing

By Staff Report February 1, 2025 5:02 pm IST

In a conversation with OEM Update Magazine, Sumit Rana, General Manager – B2B Marketing, ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd., discusses Mobil™’s participation in IMTEX 2025 and the company’s focus on enhancing efficiency and precision in manufacturing. He shares insights into Mobil™’s advanced lubrication solutions, including products like Mobilcut™ and MachineXT, designed to reduce downtime, improve performance, and meet the unique needs of various industries.

How do Mobil™’s latest lubrication solutions help manufacturers improve efficiency and reduce operational cost?

For over 150 years, Mobil™ has been at the forefront of lubrication technology, delivering solutions that consistently raise industry benchmarks. At IMTEX 2025, we showcased a cutting-edge portfolio of lubrication solutions, including precision-engineered fluids and advanced maintenance services. These innovations are designed to help manufacturers enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs, reaffirming our commitment to empowering Indian manufacturers to thrive in today’s competitive market.

How does Mobil™ help manufacturers manage unplanned downtime effectively?

Unplanned downtime can be a significant challenge for manufacturers. Mobil™ addresses this through solutions like MachineXT. This proactive approach helps manufacturers identify potential issues early and implement preventive measures, minimising disruptions and maintaining smooth operations.

Precision and efficiency are crucial for manufacturers. How do Mobil™’s offerings cater to these priorities?

The manufacturing industry operates in challenging environments, where machinery is subjected to high loads, intense operating cycles, and constant demands for output. In such conditions, efficiency, reliability, and precision are crucial for maintaining productivity. At Mobil™, we understand these challenges and offer advanced lubrication solutions that are meticulously designed to address manufacturers’ unique needs.

For instance, our Mobilcut™ series is ideal for high-speed machining and grinding as it ensures manufacturers can optimise solutions for their unique operational demands. Additionally, Mobil™’s hydraulic oil, the Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series, enhances hydraulic efficiency while supporting extended oil life and improved system reliability, making it a trusted choice for modern industrial operations. This advanced hydraulic oil delivers up to 6%* higher hydraulic efficiency than competitive products, driving lower energy consumption in hydraulic systems. By combining state-of-the-art products, digital tools, and unparalleled technical expertise, Mobil™ equips manufacturers to navigate complexity, improve productivity, and confidently achieve their operational goals.

Mobil Vactra™ Slideway Oils represent the next generation of high-performance lubricants for precision machining applications. These oils are designed to address the critical needs of precision machinery, as incorrect lubricants can lead to higher component rejection rates due to poor machining accuracy and inconsistent performance. Mobil Vactra™ reduces stick-slip, ensuring smoother and more accurate machining operations. Its excellent separability from a range of aqueous coolants enhances coolant life. It minimises the corrosive effects of high pH coolants, while long-term rust and corrosion protection reduces the deterioration of sliding surfaces, even in the presence of water or coolants. Moreover, Mobil Vactra™ lubricants serve as multi-purpose hydraulic, gear, and slideway oils, ensuring seamless multi-fluid compatibility and reducing downtime. These state-of-the-art lubricants are specifically formulated to maintain precision in machine tool operations, delivering consistent, reliable motion while enhancing overall productivity and equipment reliability.

Our commitment doesn’t stop with lubricants. Mobil™ goes further with advanced services designed to optimise machine health and performance. One of them is Mobil™ Solcare, It monitors coolant performance to ensure optimal fluid life, minimising waste and enhancing efficiency. Meanwhile, MachineXT is an advanced on-site lubrication management service that ensures machinery operates at its peak without needing relocation. The service includes oil filtration, tramp oil separation, and dehydration systems that extend lubricant life and enhance equipment performance.

What feedback has Mobil™ received from clients about its products and services?

Client feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly highlighting the reliability and performance of our products. Customers frequently emphasise tangible benefits such as reduced downtime, improved machinery efficiency, and cost savings. For example, Mobilcut™ 231, a semi-synthetic, water-soluble metalworking fluid, has garnered significant praise for its ability to enhance machining performance while prioritysing workplace safety. Clients have reported an impressive 11.6%** reduction in operational costs, alongside improved safety standards through reduced skin irritation and superior corrosion protection. These testimonials and real-world results underscore our commitment to delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients.

How does Mobil™ cater to the needs of different industries within the manufacturing sector?

Manufacturing is a diverse sector with unique challenges across industries. Mobil™’s versatile product range, from metalworking fluids to hydraulic oils, is designed to meet these varied requirements. Our tailored solutions, backed by technical expertise, ensure that clients from the automotive to aerospace sectors can achieve their operational goals.

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*The energy efficiency of Mobil DTE 10 Excel relates solely to the fluid performance when compared to conventional Mobil-branded hydraulic fluids. The technology allows up to a 6% increase in hydraulic pump efficiency compared to the 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 by all applicable industry standards and protocols. Results may vary based on operating conditions and equipment.

**This performance is based on the experience of a single customer. Actual results may vary.

(Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso, and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms, and references to “corporation,” “company,” “ExxonMobil,” “EM,” and other similar terms are used for convenience and may refer to one or more specific affiliates or affiliate groups.) For more information, visit www.mobil.in/business