India’s textile sector is one of the oldest industries, dating back to several centuries. The sector is stratified with the use of a diverse range of raw material, equipment, machinery and techniques – which together contribute significantly to India’s GDP. Despite pandemic-driven economic slowdown and dip in the demand for textiles, the industry continues to be the second-largest. With an allocation of 8.1% more revenue in the textile sector from last year, as announced during Budget 2022-23, the sector continues to be an important participant in India’s goal of maximising manufacturing prowess and achieving aatmanirbharta.
Today, the textile sector is witnessing growing demand for specialised machinery and equipment, leading to a consequent demand in the use of premium lubrication solutions that can prevent unnecessary machine breakdowns and loss of man-hours. As a leading lubricant solution provider, Mobil™ Lubricants is driving technology and innovation in the sector, ensuring successful operations that can guarantee profits along with energy efficiency. Along with formulating superior products and extending valuable support through dedicated customer servicing, Mobil also partners with businesses in the textile sector to guide their operations towards better efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Empowering textile businesses
Established in the year 1976, Aarti Textiles is a prominent manufacturer, supplier, distributor, wholesaler and trader of diverse fabrics such as polyester, finest cotton, nylon fabrics, and more. In its operations, the company has been using a market general oil to lubricate the Stäubli dobby of its Dornier looms. As this was a computer-assisted dobby, a set of solenoids (magnets) was involved wherein the selected shafts are raised or lowered by either leg power on a dobby pedal or through electric and other power sources. This process was interrupted frequently due to high oil temperatures of more than 90°C and an oil change interval of six months. This resulted in inconsistent production standards and unwanted expenditure on equipment maintenance.
To seek assistance and fix the anomaly, Aarti Textiles approached Mobil’s Field Engineering Services (FES) team for advice. Mobil’s FES team conducted an application assessment study to thoroughly review the problem and identify precise solutions. The team analysed the situation and recommended the use of Mobil SHC™ 629 gear and bearing oil. This product is a part of the Mobil SHC™ 600 series of gear and bearing oils that have been formulated using synthesized hydrocarbon-based fluids that come with a naturally high viscosity index and a unique proprietary additive system that provides outstanding performance in extreme service applications at extreme temperatures — well beyond the capabilities of mineral oils.
With the use of Mobil SHC 629, Aarti Textiles reported reduced machine failure – earlier between six and seven times per year to now, nearly zero. The oil change interval too has been extended from six months to more than two years. These benefits generated an estimated annual cost saving of USD 1,400. The performance of Mobil SHC 629 and the expertise provided by Mobil’s FES team helped the manufacturer significantly improve productivity.
Pioneering lubrication innovation
Leading lubrication technology innovation for more than 150 years, Mobil Lubricants has earnt its reputation as a trustworthy industrial partner. The Mobil SHC™ line of synthetic lubricants is recognized and appreciated around the world for its innovation and outstanding performance. The low traction coefficients relative to mineral oils result in low fluid friction in the load zone of non-conforming surfaces such as gears and rolling contact bearings. Low fluid friction produces lower operating temperatures and improved gear efficiency, which translates into reduced power consumption. Mobil SHC 600 Series products have demonstrated up to 3.6% improvement in energy efficiency in controlled laboratory testing (*).
A commitment to technology and innovation for superior lubrication production has helped Mobil earn customer goodwill, as is also seen in the successful association with Aarti Textiles. Mobil places customer satisfaction at the pivot of its innovations and will continue to support manufacturers and industries in achieving peak operational productivity and profitability.
(*) Energy efficiency relates solely to the performance of Mobil SHC 600 when compared to conventional (mineral) reference oils of the same viscosity grade in circulating and gear applications. The technology used allows up to 3.6% efficiency compared to the reference when tested in a worm gearbox under controlled conditions. Efficiency improvements will vary based on operating conditions and application.
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