LubeChem's expertise is narrow and deep — covering every aspect of lubricant and grease chemistry, with no dilution into unrelated industries.
Expertise Area 01
Lubricating Oil Formulation Chemistry
Deep knowledge of base oil groups (Group I mineral through Group V synthetic), viscosity grade blending for SAE W-grades and ISO VG specifications, and the interaction of additive components with base stock chemistry. Expertise in multigrade formulation using OCP and PMA VI improvers, and in designing products across API SN/SP/CF/CK-4 service categories.
Expertise Area 02
Grease Saponification & Thickener Chemistry
Full command of saponification chemistry across all soap-thickener greases — calcium (conventional and complex), lithium, lithium complex, calcium-lithium complex, and aluminium complex. Includes kettle temperature profiling, fatty acid/base oil ratio optimisation, complexing acid chemistry, and non-soap thickener systems (bentonite clay, silica, polyurea). NLGI grade control, drop point management, and oil separation minimisation.
Expertise Area 03
Additive Component Chemistry & Package Design
Detailed working knowledge of ZDDP anti-wear chemistry, PIBSI dispersant selection and treat rate optimisation, OCP and PMA VI improver performance, phenolic and diarylamine antioxidant systems (ADPA), metallic detergent TBN management (Ca/Mg sulfonate), MoDTC friction modifier technology, EP additive sulphur-phosphorus chemistry, and antifoam dosage science. Custom in-house package design to replace commercial packages.
Expertise Area 04
ASTM & BIS Testing Protocols
Practical expertise in conducting and interpreting all key lubricant and grease tests: kinematic viscosity (ASTM D445), four-ball wear (D4172), four-ball EP (D2783), penetration (D217), drop point (D566/D2265), TAN/TBN (D664/D2896), RPVOT oxidation (D2272), NOACK volatility (D5800), FTIR, and elemental analysis. Deep familiarity with BIS IS 13656, IS 1012, and IS 7623 specification requirements.
Expertise Area 05
Manufacturing Process Engineering
Extensive practical experience in lubricant blending plant design and grease manufacturing plant commissioning. Saponification reactor selection, temperature controller specifications, chiller system design, filtration technology. Scale-up methodology from lab (100g) to pilot (100 kg) to full commercial batch. SOP development, yield optimisation, and rework reduction.
Expertise Area 06
Specialty Chemical Formulation
Formulation of antifoaming agents (silicone and non-silicone), DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid per ISO 22241), engine coolants and antifreeze (OAT/HOAT), mold release agents, rust preventives (VCI and oil-based), cutting fluid concentrates, and bio-lubricants (HETG/HEES). Waste oil re-refining chemistry and assessment.
