News Release from Mobil Industrial Lubricants
Wind Industry Profile of
09/24/2010
Proven Performance of Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 starts With its Expertly Balanced Formulation
Wind turbines are highly engineered and sophisticated pieces of machinery and whether they are located onshore or offshore, they are often subjected to some of the most demanding operating conditions.
To best protect critical wind turbine components, such as the main gearbox, it is essential to use a high-performance synthetic lubricant, like Mobilgear SHC XMP 320. To help maximise productivity and reduce unscheduled downtime, Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 has been formulated to offer high levels of performance in all the critical areas required to keep a gearbox working efficiently. This includes outstanding oxidative stability and water tolerance as well as excellent long term filterability, gear and bearing protection.
Today, Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is used to protect more than 30,000 wind turbine gearboxes worldwide and is the initial-fill gear oil of choice for the majority of the world's top wind turbine builders. Even when Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is not the initial fill gear oil, wind turbine operators frequently choose it for second-fill applications when the initial turbine warranty is up, usually after three to five years.
By comparison, as the chart to the left shows, some competitive synthetic gear oils are formulated specifically to deliver exceptional results in one area but often sacrifice performance in many other areas. Only by selecting an oil which has a balanced formulation can operators look towards maximising productivity. Source: ExxonMobil Research
All around the world, Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 continues to be an increasingly popular lubricant choice for wind turbine operators. One reason Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 has been successful in the marketplace is the lubricant’s expertly balanced formulation which delivers balanced performance. It’s the balanced performance of Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 that offers the real value to wind turbine operators, supporting their efforts to reduce the total cost of operations and increase productivity.
In addition to Mobilgear SHC XMP 320, ExxonMobil offers a wide range of lubricants that are formulated to deliver exceptional protection for all parts of a wind turbine, including synthetic greases to lubricate bearings and hydraulic oils that help pitch rotor blades. For more information about Mobil SHC branded synthetic lubricants, or any other Mobil-branded products and services, visit mobilindustrial.com or contact TechDeskEurope@exxonmobil.com.
Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 Fun Facts
Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 exceeds the performance of conventional, mineral-based oils by extending the interval between oil changes from 18 months to three years or more.
The initial-fill gear oil of choice for the majority of the world's top wind turbine builders
Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is used to protect more than 30,000 wind turbine gearboxes worldwide.
About ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties
ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties is a leading marketer of finished lubricants, asphalts and specialty products, as well as one of the leading suppliers of lube base stocks. Major car and industrial equipment manufacturers trust ExxonMobil to deliver advanced products that protect their customers' engines and machinery, helping to enable peak performance while improving energy efficiency. The company's dedicated global organization and strong distribution network focus on delivering a reliable supply of high-quality lubricants and providing technical application expertise to customers around the world. For more information about Mobil SHC branded synthetic lubricants, such as Mobil SHC XMP 320, or any other Mobil-branded products and services, visit www.mobilindustrial.com.
Contact:
Rosalind Boycott, Weber Shandwick: +44 (0)207 067 0177
rboycott@webershandwick.com
Judi Bamford, Weber Shandwick: +44 (0)207 067 0234
jbamford@webershandwick.com
To best protect critical wind turbine components, such as the main gearbox, it is essential to use a high-performance synthetic lubricant, like Mobilgear SHC XMP 320. To help maximise productivity and reduce unscheduled downtime, Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 has been formulated to offer high levels of performance in all the critical areas required to keep a gearbox working efficiently. This includes outstanding oxidative stability and water tolerance as well as excellent long term filterability, gear and bearing protection.
Today, Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is used to protect more than 30,000 wind turbine gearboxes worldwide and is the initial-fill gear oil of choice for the majority of the world's top wind turbine builders. Even when Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is not the initial fill gear oil, wind turbine operators frequently choose it for second-fill applications when the initial turbine warranty is up, usually after three to five years.
By comparison, as the chart to the left shows, some competitive synthetic gear oils are formulated specifically to deliver exceptional results in one area but often sacrifice performance in many other areas. Only by selecting an oil which has a balanced formulation can operators look towards maximising productivity. Source: ExxonMobil Research
All around the world, Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 continues to be an increasingly popular lubricant choice for wind turbine operators. One reason Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 has been successful in the marketplace is the lubricant’s expertly balanced formulation which delivers balanced performance. It’s the balanced performance of Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 that offers the real value to wind turbine operators, supporting their efforts to reduce the total cost of operations and increase productivity.
In addition to Mobilgear SHC XMP 320, ExxonMobil offers a wide range of lubricants that are formulated to deliver exceptional protection for all parts of a wind turbine, including synthetic greases to lubricate bearings and hydraulic oils that help pitch rotor blades. For more information about Mobil SHC branded synthetic lubricants, or any other Mobil-branded products and services, visit mobilindustrial.com or contact TechDeskEurope@exxonmobil.com.
Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 Fun Facts
Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 exceeds the performance of conventional, mineral-based oils by extending the interval between oil changes from 18 months to three years or more.
The initial-fill gear oil of choice for the majority of the world's top wind turbine builders
Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 is used to protect more than 30,000 wind turbine gearboxes worldwide.
About ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties
ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties is a leading marketer of finished lubricants, asphalts and specialty products, as well as one of the leading suppliers of lube base stocks. Major car and industrial equipment manufacturers trust ExxonMobil to deliver advanced products that protect their customers' engines and machinery, helping to enable peak performance while improving energy efficiency. The company's dedicated global organization and strong distribution network focus on delivering a reliable supply of high-quality lubricants and providing technical application expertise to customers around the world. For more information about Mobil SHC branded synthetic lubricants, such as Mobil SHC XMP 320, or any other Mobil-branded products and services, visit www.mobilindustrial.com.
Contact:
Rosalind Boycott, Weber Shandwick: +44 (0)207 067 0177
rboycott@webershandwick.com
Judi Bamford, Weber Shandwick: +44 (0)207 067 0234
jbamford@webershandwick.com
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- ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties
- Link:
- www.mobilindustrial.com/...