The company consistently delivers a range of next-generation lubricants and the product range includes high-performing engine oils, greases, transmission and axle oils for various types of trucks contributing to both on-road and off-road applications segments
Raj Petro Specialities (P) Ltd. is a Brenntag Group company, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company has a range of next-generation lubricants and greases that have been built keeping in mind the end-user expectations of the operational cost efficacies with superior vehicle and equipment performance. Performance at optimum fuel consumption, ease of engine wear and tear, and operational cost improvement are key needs of commercial vehicle (CV) owners in India. For off-road CVs, the working conditions, specifically of the trucks, farm tracks or equipment engaged in agriculture and mining operations, are imperilled to harsh and heavy loads, high power and dusty conditions, demanding a robust lubricating solution.
Indian infrastructure, loading patterns and long hauls call for lubrication solutions that suffice all the above requirements for on-road commercial vehicles. Lubricants are typically insisted for all on and off-highway applications such as wear reduction, corrosion protection, smooth operation of the engine and internal component operations. They function by creating a thin film between the moving parts for enhancing the transfer of heat and reducing friction during the contact of parts. High-mileage lubricants are in demand lately owing to the properties that help in the prevention of oil leaks and the reduction of oil consumption where Raj Petro Specialities have specialised grades in existence as well development complying with the latest directive from API meeting CK4 and SN.
“They offer an enhanced replacement mileage, fuel efficiency and lessen the emission of exhaust gases. The average age of vehicles has been increasing at a constant rate over the years. This factor provides an opportunity, in terms of the refill market. The increasing average age of passenger cars and the growing urban population in developing countries are the factors expected to drive the market for lubricants,” says Dr. Daya Shukla, Senior Director, R&D and Technology, Raj Petro Specialities.
Applying Future Technologies
The company consistently delivers a range of next-generation lubricants and the product range includes high-performing engine oils, greases, transmission and axle oils for various types of trucks contributing to both on-road and off-road applications segments. “For any fleet owner and driver, the commercial vehicles form a bigger part of their daily lives. Our future-ready technology in lubrication takes good care in reducing the operational costs, diminishing or counteracting downtime, guaranteeing trouble-free operation, looking after their functioning in tougher environments and for longer kilometres,” Dr. Shukla states.
The company’s Zoomol range of automotive lubricants benefits customers in attaining increased drain intervals and enhancing the re-greasing intervals. “We, at RPSPL, have always worked extensively towards customer satisfaction and creating a delightful experience for customers through our products. The global emphasis on fuel conservation and environmental sustainability has driven the development of new age engine oil Rforce 6100, API-CK4, 15W40 engine oil formulated with ‘KleenTech’, which improves engine performance and efficiency by reducing emission by a bigger quantum”, Dr. Shukla adds.
It is a low-SAPS oil efficient in sustaining emission control systems durabilities like DPF, EGR, SCR and other advanced after-treatment systems of the latest Euro VI engines (as well backward compatible for the older generation engines). The Rforce range of engine oils ensures enhanced protection against oil oxidation, viscosity loss due to shear volatility, oil foaming and aeration as well as protection against catalyst poisoning, particulate filter blocking, engine wear and piston deposits. To meet the climate goals, commercial vehicles are bound to reduce emissions by 80% over the coming years, as desired by various governmental policies across the globe. The Indian Union has set CO2 reduction targets of 15 per cent by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030 for commercial vehicles.
With both automatic and manual transmission prevalent on Indian roads and gear structures inching towards hybrid forms, a renewed formulation in lubricants was enforced to endure rigorous conditions inside the hubs and casings and efficient filming over the tooth to improve their life. Raj Petro Specialities’ range of transmission oils—Zoomol Zenco Trans, Kyros Supergear – comply and meet the global performance levels from Allison, ZF, CAT, MB and other global OEMs. With the specialised grades of GL5 like 75W-90 and 85W-90 in the range, this increases the drain intervals through advanced formulations, ensuring a trouble-free operation.
Catering to Shifting Preferences
Over the recent decade, influenced by various factors, users’ preference has been shifting towards higher tonnage trucks. Improvement in the road infrastructure, hub-and-spoke model, overloading restrictions, shortage of drivers and increased product portfolio from the OEM has aided in this transition. The OEMs tend to focus their development of vehicles with longer service intervals and continued high mileage operations. Over and above the stress on engine oils and transmission oils, appropriate greasing forms are vital for any CV to upkeep the bearing life and prevent undue wheel hub and joint component malfunction.
With the company’s innate knowledge in developing and manufacturing high-performance greases, the ‘heat resist technology’ lessens the multiple cycles of the greasing in the hub and their bearings. This brings in the user serenity of mind for long-duration, contributing to a smooth and service free ride. Zoomol Ultramile Red Gel Grease offers a promising cycle consistency repeated for over 1,00,000 + kilometres, while the Onwo Multishield Plus 2 Blue has testimonials from prominent fleet owners for delivering over 1,25,000 + kilometres in mass transportation and long haulage applications. They possess superlative water resistance and their overall properties contribute to the significant extension of re-lubrication intervals. They are highly oxidation-tolerant greases that effectively shield against rust and corrosion.
The Indian CV industry continuing to exhibit renaissance post the massive pandemic in FY20 is remarkable and historic. During FY20, CVs sales volume after growing briskly in the last few years declined 29% YoY to 7.2 lakh units against selling more than 10 lakh units for the first time during FY19 as a series of events and factors hit the brakes on the industry growth. The industry is staring at further de-growth as the virus-led economic downturn adds to the negative sentiment. With the CV industry thriving to grow, the emphasis on enhanced work efficiency, environmental contribution and reduced downtime become the need of the hour and Raj Petro Specialities with its expert knowledge and proficiency is working towards client happiness with a wide range of ultramodern lubrication solutions.