“Shift towards bio-based lubricants for sustainability and performance”
- Growing environmental concerns and stringent regulations are pushing manufacturers to adopt bio-based lubricants, which offer reduced toxicity, biodegradability, and competitive performance compared to traditional mineral-based oils.
- Industrial sectors are increasingly integrating IoT-enabled sensors with lubrication systems to monitor equipment health in real-time, reduce downtime, and optimize lubricant usage through predictive maintenance strategies.
- For instance, a notable instance of the industry's shift towards bio-based lubricants is ExxonMobil's launch of the Mobil SHC™ Elite Series. These synthetic lubricants are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in high-temperature industrial applications, offering up to 12 times the oil life of mineral oils and double that of previous synthetic oils. They also provide up to a 3.6% improvement in energy efficiency, contributing to both sustainability and operational cost savings..
- Industries are shifting to synthetic lubricants due to their superior thermal stability, longer service life, and enhanced performance in extreme temperatures, supporting operational efficiency and reducing maintenance frequency.
