How Mobil™ Lubricant Analysis and Mobil DTE™ 25 Ultra helped one welding company lower costs by tripling the life of its hydraulic oil

Situation
Unsuitable oil is the main cause for hydraulic equipment failure and increased maintenance costs*. When a Cleveland-based welding company wanted to extend the life of its hydraulic oil — without compromising quality — they approached Mobil’s engineering team to help determine if its oil was suitable for continued use. 

Recommendation
In the past, the company changed oil based on how long the product had been in service or the oil's appearance. After conducting a Mobil Lubricant Analysis, our engineers recommended Mobil DTE™ 25 Ultra high-performance anti-wear hydraulic oil to help extend oil drain intervals, improve oil life and deposit control. 

Swapping in a high-performance oil wasn’t the only improvement the company made. Mobil engineers also recommended the company implement Mobil Lubricant Analysis to deliver vital equipment and oil condition insights on the health of their operations to optimize performance.

Impact
The welding company extended its hydraulic oil life from two years to six years across its entire equipment portfolio — and some equipment has not required an oil change in more than 10 years of continuous performance using Mobil DTE™ 25 Ultra and Mobil Lubricant Analysis. The use of Mobil DTE™ 25 Ultra has reduced the company's hydraulic oil consumption by 6,000 gallons with a savings of $132,335 over a five-year period and maintained equipment performance.

When you Fill with Mobil lubricants, the results are clear:

Our team of experts is here to help you reach your Safety, Environmental Care** and Productivity goals through our innovative lubricants and services. That's advancing productivity. And that's how we help you achieve your broader vision of success.

* Most Common Causes of Hydraulic Systems Failure, York Precision Machining & Hydraulics
** This Proof of Performance is based on the experience of a single customer. Actual results can vary depending upon the type of equipment used and its maintenance, operating conditions and environment, and any prior lubricant used.