1. Hydraulic Systems

Hydraulic systems need clean, formulated oil to run efficiently. But over time, heat, friction, and wear cause the oil to break down and oxidize. This creates sticky varnish deposits that clog valves, slow machine cycles, and can lead to leaks and overheating. These issues often come from worn parts, poor filtration, and oil stressed beyond its limits. To help reduce downtime and repair costs, manufacturers should use longer-lasting lubricants, monitor oil condition closely, and stick to consistent maintenance routines.

Mobil SHC 500™ Series
Benefits: Full synthetic formulation with outstanding extreme temperature performance and equipment protection up to 3X longer¹ than comparable conventional products.

Mobil DTE 10 Excel™ Series
Benefits: Synthetic technology with up to 3X longer¹ oil life, which can help minimize maintenance and downtime costs. Mobil DTE 10 Excel series provides up to 6% improvement in hydraulic pump efficiency², which for a customer operating twenty 25 kW machines is equivalent to removing up to 89 metric tons of CO2/yr³. Not acutely or chronically toxic to the aquatic environment (per GHS criteria and OECD testing).

Mobil DTE™ 20 Ultra Series
Benefits: Premium formulation with improved cleanliness and up to 2X longer oil life versus competitive oils⁴.

2. Gears

Gears are the backbone of industrial machinery, but without proper lubrication, they’re prone to trouble. High operating temperatures can thin out oil, leading to oxidation, sludge buildup, and contamination from wear particles. This causes gear misalignment, coupling failures, and increased wear—often resulting in unplanned downtime and costly repairs. Using the right oil, maintaining clean systems, and monitoring lubricant condition are key to keeping gearboxes running reliably.

Mobil SHC™ Gear Series
Benefits: Protects against scuffing and micropitting, excellent rust and corrosion protection, and excellent compatibility with gearbox metallurgy. Mobil SHC™ Gear synthetic gear oils protect industrial gearboxes and help extend oil life while helping to reduce energy consumption in many gearboxes – up to 3.6% versus conventional oils⁵.

Mobil SHC™ 600 Series
Benefits: Can extend oil life by up to 6X versus conventional oil¹ while offering similar seal and metals compatibility. Mobil SHC™ 600 Series hydraulic oils provide up to 3.6% energy efficiency gain⁶. Suitable for gearboxes containing yellow metals. 500+ major equipment builders recommend Mobil SHC 600 Series in 1800+ applications.

Mobil SHC Cibus™ Series
Benefits: Outstanding equipment protection, long oil life, and lower-maintenance operation in food and beverage processing. NSF-H1 Certified. Mobil SHC Cibus provides up to 3.5 % hydraulic pump overall efficiency improvement⁷.

Mobilgear™ 600 XP Series
Benefits: Formulated to protect gear teeth from wear in their earliest stages through outstanding extreme pressure characteristics and load-carrying properties.

3. Slides and Ways

In manufacturing, precision linear motion systems like slides and ways depend on proper oil lubrication to stay aligned and smooth. Without regular upkeep, oil can degrade or attract contaminants, leading to buildup, increased friction, and misalignment over time. This not only affects accuracy but also risks wear and vibration. Using the right oil, keeping it clean, and sticking to a maintenance schedule are key to keeping motion systems reliable.

Mobil Vactra™ Oil Numbered Series
Benefits: Premium quality slideway lubricants specifically designed to meet the requirements for accuracy, aqueous coolant separability, and equipment protection of precision machine tools.

4. Couplings

Couplings connect rotating equipment like motors and pumps, making power transfer possible. But without proper oil lubrication, friction between moving parts increases, leading to misalignment, vibration, and premature wear. This drives up maintenance costs and risks unplanned downtime. Using the correct lubricant and maintaining clean, sealed systems is key to keeping couplings running smoothly and reliably.

Mobilgrease™ XTC
Benefits: Created for high-speed coupling applications for optimal performance even in high temperatures and tough high-water environments, ultimately working to reduce wear, lower maintenance costs, and elongate grease life.

5. Air Compressors

Air compressors store and move large amounts of energy, so proper lubrication is critical. Without the right oil and regular maintenance, heat and pressure can cause deposit buildup, increase wear, and even lead to fire or explosion risks. Poor lubrication also means more frequent breakdowns and higher maintenance costs. Using high-quality oil and monitoring system conditions helps keep compressors safe and efficient.

Mobil SHC™ Rarus 46
Benefits: Provides the potential to deliver up to 3X oil drain interval¹ versus a leading synthetic compressor lubricant in rotary screw air compressors, up to 24,000 hours of lubricant life. Particularly suited for severe service where synthetic oil-based products are not meeting expectations, such as in severe applications subjected to high final compression temperatures or where extended oil drain intervals are desired. Backed by a three-year warranty.

6. Electric Motors

Electric motors work hard and need routine lubrication to stay reliable. Without proper oil or grease, friction builds up—causing overheating, insulation breakdown, corrosion, and contamination. This shortens motor life and increases maintenance needs. Using the right lubricant and sticking to a regular service schedule helps prevent costly failures and keeps motors running efficiently.

Mobil SHC Polyrex™ 100 EM Series
Benefits: High performance, synthetic electric motor grease. The advanced thickener formulation and proprietary manufacturing techniques provide improved bearing performance and protection for long electric motor life. Mobil SHC Polyrex™ 102 EM demonstrates up to 40% improvement in bearing torque reduction in controlled laboratory testing⁸.

Mobil Polyrex™ EM
Benefits: Super Premium electric-motor grease. Recommended by many major bearing and electric motor manufacturers for long-life lubrication of electric motor ball and roller bearings.

Mobilith SHC™ 100
Benefits: Excellent choice for electric motor bearing lubrication in extreme temperature environments. Excellent low temperature pumpability and very low starting and running torque, can handle extreme temperatures, and has a low coefficient of traction compared to mineral oils. 370+ equipment builders approve or endorse Mobilith SHC Series greases.

7. Circulating Systems

Circulating systems keep fluids moving through equipment to maintain temperature, pressure, and performance. But if misalignment or poor lubrication occurs, flow can be disrupted—leading to overheating, contamination, and wear across connected components. Choosing the right oil and keeping the system clean and balanced is essential to avoid costly downtime and keep production running smoothly.

Mobil SHC™ 600 Series
Benefits: Can extend oil life by up to 6X versus conventional oil¹ while offering similar seal and metals compatibility. Mobil SHC™ 600 Series hydraulic oils provide up to 3.6% energy efficiency gain⁶. Suitable for gearboxes containing yellow metals. 500+ major equipment builders recommend Mobil SHC 600 Series in 1800+ applications.

Mobil DTE™ Named Series
Benefits: Premium performance circulating lubricants designed for systems that need long lubricant service life. Formulated with highly refined base stocks and an additive system which provides an extremely high level of chemical and thermal stability, rapid and complete separation from water, and a high resistance to emulsification.

8. Bearings

Bearings are critical for reducing friction and handling heavy loads, often at high speeds and temperatures. But without proper lubrication, moisture and debris can seep in—leading to contamination, corrosion, and early failure. Using the right oil or grease and keeping water and debris out is key to keeping bearings running smoothly and extending their life.

Mobilith SHC™ Series
Benefits: Superior performance synthetic greases designed for a wide variety of applications. Created to withstand extreme temperature and a wide range of speeds and loads. These greases reduce downtime and maintenance costs by helping reduce wear, rust, and corrosion. 370+ equipment builders approve or endorse Mobilith SHC Series greases.

Mobilgrease XHP™ Series
Benefits: Premium multi-purpose grease with outstanding equipment protection and long relubrication intervals, carrying 150+ endorsements from builders of critical industrial equipment.