Mobil DTE 10 Excel 68 helps plastics manufacturer save energy

The company, which produces plastic buckets, pails and drums, operates machines with clamping strengths from 30 to 650 tonnes. In order to reduce the company's power consumption and cut its carbon footprint, ExxonMobil's field engineers suggested a trial of Mobil DTE 10 Excel in one of the manufacturer's Windsor Armour 150 tonne injection moulding machines.

Formulated with extensive laboratory and in-service field testing, Mobil DTE 10 Excel Series high-performance anti-wear hydraulic oils are designed specifically to meet the needs of modern, high-pressure, industrial and mobile equipment hydraulic systems. They can help provide quantifiable increases in hydraulic efficiency compared to conventional hydraulic oils.

The month-long trial at the customer site showed that switching hydraulic fluid improved the overall efficiency of the machine compared with the previous lubricant. This improved energy efficiency, which resulted in an overall annual saving of USD3000.

Mohamed Mourad, industrial marketing advisor EAME at ExxonMobil says: "Plastics manufacturing is a highly competitive and challenging sector, so to remain competitive companies must explore every avenue to optimise their operation. Lubricants are a small part of a plant's maintenance costs, but they can have a significant impact on both productivity and efficiency - resulting in long-term savings for your operation."

For more information about Mobil DTE 10 Excel or other Mobil-branded lubricants and services, visit mobilindustrial.com.