9 Services · Full Lubricant Lifecycle

Every Lubricant Challenge.
Every Formulation.
Every Industry.
Engineered Scientifically.

Reviewed by Er. Manoj Kumar — Founder & Chief Formulator · 15+ years lubricant & grease R&D

From molecular design to industrial production, Lubechem provides complete lubricant technology solutions — formulation, additive engineering, testing support and manufacturing expertise.

Capability data Lubricant & grease formulation · Worldwide
Service areas 09 oil · grease · additive
Formulations delivered 1000+ to date, across chemistries
ASTM / IP methods 20+ at NABL-accredited labs
First response 48hr typical, on any brief
Service catalogue

Nine focused services.
One disciplined practice.

Each service is delivered by a senior formulator — never handed off to a junior account manager. Engagements scope-priced or via the Annual R&D Partnership.

01Formulation

Lubricant Oil Formulation

Fully formulated engine, gear, hydraulic, transformer, turbine and metalworking oils across 50+ product types. Each formulation is engineered around your available base oils (Group I–III, PAO, ester), the target viscosity grade and the performance class you need to claim, then validated against the relevant BIS, API, ACEA or ISO pass criteria before handover. You receive the complete working formulation and the test data to defend it — exact recipes shared only under NDA.

Scope
  • Engine oils (API SP · CK-4 · JASO)
  • Industrial gear, hydraulic & compressor
  • Transformer oil (IEC 60296)
  • Cutting & metalworking fluids
  • Base-oil & VI optimisation
  • BIS / API pass documentation
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02Formulation

Grease Formulation

Grease across 15+ thickener systems — lithium and lithium complex, calcium sulfonate complex, polyurea, aluminium complex, bentonite clay and PFPE — spanning the full NLGI consistency range from semi-fluid 000/00 to block grade 6. We match the thickener, base oil and additive system to your operating temperature, load, water exposure and speed factor, and prove it on dropping point, four-ball weld/wear and water washout.

Scope
  • Lithium & lithium complex
  • Calcium sulfonate complex
  • Polyurea (EV-ready)
  • Bentonite high-temperature
  • PFPE for extreme service
  • NLGI grades 000–6
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03Formulation

Additive Package Dev.

Custom detergent-inhibitor (DI), viscosity-index improver (VII) and pour-point depressant (PPD) systems designed as functional equivalents to Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum and Chevron Oronite packages — engineered to your base-oil slate and cost target, with full IP transfer so you are never locked to a single supplier.

Scope
  • Engine-oil DI packages
  • Gear & grease additive systems
  • VII (OCP / PMA) & PPD
  • EP / anti-wear (ZDDP, S-P)
  • Detergent / dispersant chemistry
  • Full IP handover
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04Testing & QC

ASTM Testing & QC

16+ ASTM and IP test methods run through NABL-accredited partner laboratories — kinematic viscosity and VI, flash and pour point, four-ball wear scar and weld load, oxidation stability (RPVOT / TOST), demulsibility, foam and TAN/TBN. Used both to validate new formulations and to stand up incoming-material and finished-batch QC for manufacturers.

Scope
  • Viscosity & VI
  • Flash / pour / cloud
  • Four-ball wear & weld
  • Oxidation (RPVOT / TOST)
  • Demulsibility & foam
  • TAN / TBN · batch QC
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05Manufacturing

Plant Setup & Commissioning

Turnkey manufacturing setup — pilot grease saponification units from 200–540 kg/batch and lubricant blending plants from 5–100 tonnes/day. We cover plant layout, equipment specification and sizing, utilities, process SOPs and commissioning, so you move from drawings to a producing line with documented, repeatable procedures.

Scope
  • Grease saponification units (200–540 kg)
  • Blending plants (5–100 t/day)
  • Layout & equipment sizing
  • Utilities & safety
  • Process SOPs
  • Commissioning & operator training
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06Manufacturing

Process Optimisation

For existing manufacturers fighting inconsistency, low yield or BIS rejection — a root-cause audit of your process, SOP redesign, batch-failure diagnosis and yield improvement. We work from your actual plant data and shop-floor practice, not a textbook, and leave you with corrected procedures your team can hold to.

Scope
  • Root-cause batch audit
  • SOP redesign
  • Yield & cycle-time improvement
  • BIS-rejection corrective action
  • Consistency / repeatability fixes
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07Regulatory

Compliance & Regulatory

End-to-end documentation and certification support across BIS IS 13656, EPR used-oil obligations, API licensing, ACEA A3/B4/C3 sequences, IEC 60296, NSF H1 food-grade and RDSO M-942. We prepare the technical files, test matrices and submissions so approvals clear the first time rather than bouncing on documentation gaps.

Scope
  • BIS IS 13656
  • API licensing
  • ACEA sequences
  • IEC 60296
  • NSF H1
  • RDSO M-942 · EPR filings
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08R&D

Product Development R&D

Ground-up development of new and specialty products — bio-based and biodegradable lubricants (ISO 15380), EV transmission and e-thermal fluids, food-grade chemistries and reverse-engineered equivalents of existing products — taken from bench concept through pilot to a commercial-ready batch.

Scope
  • Bio / biodegradable (ISO 15380)
  • EV fluids & e-thermal
  • Reverse engineering
  • Specialty chemicals
  • Bench → pilot → commercial
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09Support

Troubleshooting & Fix

Fast diagnosis and corrective formulation for products that have gone wrong in the field or on the line — grease lumping or bleeding, viscosity drift, BIS rejection, water contamination, foaming, oil/additive separation and colour change. We identify the failure mechanism and hand back a corrected formulation or process change.

Scope
  • Grease lump / bleed
  • Viscosity & VI failure
  • BIS-rejection recovery
  • Water / foam / separation
  • Colour & odour drift
  • Corrective re-formulation
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What we formulate

Every product type we develop,
in one place.

Lubechem has formulated more than 1,000 products across automotive, industrial, grease and additive chemistry. Below is the working catalogue of lubricant, grease, additive and specialty formulations our R&D team develops to BIS, API, ACEA, ISO and OEM specifications — each engineered for your base oil availability, target market and cost structure.

Engine & Automotive Oils

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Engine Oil SAE 0W-20 (API SP) Engine Oil SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil SAE 5W-40 Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 Diesel Engine Oil 15W-40 (CK-4) Engine Oil SAE 20W-50 Motorcycle 4T Oil (JASO MA2) 2T Two-Stroke Oil ATF / DEXRON Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid DOT 3 / DOT 4 Power Steering Fluid Engine Coolant / Antifreeze DEF / AdBlue (ISO 22241)

Industrial & Specialty Oils

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Hydraulic Oil AW 46 (HLP / HVLP) Industrial & Auto Gear Oil GL-5 Compressor Oil Transformer Oil (IEC 60296) Cutting / Metalworking Fluid Slideway Oil Heat Transfer / Thermic Fluid Refrigeration Compressor Oil White Oil (USP / BP / IP) Penetrating Oil

Grease Chemistries

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Lithium Soap Grease Lithium Complex Grease Calcium Soap Grease Calcium Sulfonate Complex Aluminium Complex Grease Polyurea Grease Bentonite Clay (High-Temp) Silicone (PDMS) Grease PFPE Fluoroether Grease Sodium Soap Grease Barium Complex Grease

Grease by Application

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EP2 Lithium Grease Multi-Purpose Grease Wheel Bearing Grease EV Motor Bearing Grease RDSO M-942 Railway Grease Open Gear Grease High-Temperature Grease Anti-Seize Compound Wire Rope Grease Worm Gear Grease CV Joint Grease Chain Lubricant Battery Terminal Grease Centralised Lubrication Grease Marine Waterproof Grease Rail Axle-Box Grease Wind Turbine Bearing Grease

Additive Components

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ZDDP Anti-Wear Additive PIBSI Succinimide Dispersant VI Improver (OCP / PMA) Antioxidant (ADPA / Phenolic) Friction Modifier (MoDTC) Pour Point Depressant EP / Anti-Wear Additive Calcium Sulfonate Detergent Corrosion Inhibitor Antifoaming Agent Engine Oil DI Package Grease Additive Package Additive Package Supplier

Additive Alternatives & Specialty

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Lubrizol Package Alternative Afton HiTEC Alternative Infineum Alternative Chevron Oronite Alternative Bio-Based Lubricants (ISO 15380) NSF H1 Food-Grade Grease EV Fluid & e-Thermal Fluid EPR Used Oil Compliance BIS IS 13656 Engine Oil Start a Lubricant Business

Don't see your exact product? We formulate well beyond this list — heat-treatment quenchants, mould-release agents, rust preventives and VCI, wire-drawing lubricants, textile spinning oils, soluble and neat cutting fluids, sector packages such as railway lubricant formulation, and custom specialty chemistry for the broader manufacturing sector. Whatever the base oil, viscosity grade, NLGI consistency or performance spec, our R&D team can develop it and transfer the complete formulation IP to you. Tell us what you need →

How we work

Brief → bench → pilot → handover.

Every engagement — single project or under the Annual R&D Partnership — follows the same disciplined four-step delivery so you always know exactly what's next.

Brief & baseline

NDA in place, current formulation reviewed, target specification locked, cost targets agreed. Typically 1 working day.

R&D & bench batch

Lab formulation, bench trial, ASTM/IP testing against target spec, iteration as needed. 2–4 weeks typical.

Scale-up & pilot

Process scaling at your plant or our partner facility. Process SOP captured. Full BIS / API documentation prepared.

Handover & support

Full BOM, MSDS, TDS, COA template and IP transfer. Optional ongoing support through Annual R&D Partnership.

Common questions

What teams ask
before engaging us.

Straight answers on IP ownership, standards, confidentiality, timelines and pricing. Don't see yours? Ask us directly →

What services does Lubechem Consultant provide?

Nine services covering the full lubricant lifecycle: lubricant oil formulation, grease formulation, additive package development, ASTM testing & QC, plant setup & commissioning, process optimisation, regulatory compliance, product development R&D, and troubleshooting. Each engagement is handled directly by a senior formulator.

Do I own the formulation you develop for me?

Yes. Every engagement transfers the complete formulation IP to you — full bill of materials, manufacturing process, MSDS, TDS and a COA template — so you can manufacture independently without ongoing royalties.

Which standards and specifications can you formulate and certify to?

BIS IS 13656, API (SP, CK-4 and more), ACEA A3/B4/C3, ISO grades, IEC 60296 for transformer oil, NSF H1 food-grade, RDSO M-942 railway grease and EPR used-oil compliance — with complete documentation and certification support.

Do you work with new lubricant brands and startups, or only established manufacturers?

Both. We help first-time lubricant brands build a full product range from scratch, and we help established blenders fix failing batches, pass BIS, optimise cost, or expand their portfolio.

Can you set up a lubricant or grease manufacturing plant?

Yes. We deliver turnkey pilot grease saponification units from 200–540 kg/batch and lubricant blending plants from 5–100 tonnes/day — covering layout, equipment selection, installation and commissioning.

What ASTM tests can you run?

16+ ASTM and IP methods including kinematic viscosity, flash point, pour point, four-ball wear scar, oxidation stability, demulsibility and TAN/TBN, through NABL-accredited partner laboratories.

Are my formulations and data kept confidential?

Always. We sign an NDA before any technical discussion. Exact formulations, component percentages and additive treat rates are shared only under that NDA and are never published.

How fast do you respond and how are engagements priced?

Initial response within one business day (24 hours under the Annual R&D Partnership). Work is either scope-priced per project or covered by a single predictable annual retainer for continuous formulation needs.

Annual R&D Partnership

Continuous formulation support
at a predictable annual fee.

For manufacturers with continuous R&D needs across multiple product types. One annual retainer covers unlimited formulation requests, continuous ASTM testing, ongoing process optimisation and all compliance support — no per-project billing.

  • Unlimited formulation requests across oil + grease + additives
  • Priority response — 24-hour reply guarantee
  • Continuous ASTM testing and batch QC support
  • Full BIS / API / ACEA compliance documentation
  • Direct senior-formulator access — no junior account managers
Subscription Service

One fee.
All year.
No per-project billing.