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From bench formula to
commissioned plant.

15+ years of independent lubricant & grease R&D — formulation, ASTM testing and turnkey plant setup.

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01 Lubricant Oil Formulation Engine, gear, hydraulic, 50+ product types 02 Grease Formulation 15+ thickener chemistries, all NLGI grades 03 Additive Package Dev. Custom additive systems, 10–25% cost saving 04 ASTM Testing & QC 16+ ASTM methods, NABL-accredited labs 05 Plant Setup & Commissioning 200–540 kg/batch grease & blending plants 06 Process Optimisation Root cause audit, SOP redesign, batch fix 07 Compliance & Regulatory BIS, EPR, API, ACEA, IEC, NSF H1 08 Product Development R&D Bio-based, specialty chemicals, reverse engineering 09 Troubleshooting & Fix Grease lumps, viscosity fail, BIS rejection

Industries

Who we serve

Every industry,
one formulator.

Application-specific lubricant & grease formulation across 10 verticals — automotive, marine, mining, pharma, railway and more.

Explore services 10 verticals · ISO 9001 · NABL labs

I1 Automotive Engine oil, gear, ATF, brake fluid, hub grease I2 Marine & Offshore Stern tube, cylinder oil, VGP EAL, deck grease I3 Mining & Quarrying Fire-resistant hydraulic, open gear, crusher grease I4 Food & Beverage NSF H1 grease, hydraulic, gear, oven chain I5 Pharmaceutical USP/BP white oil, silicone, ISO 10993 grease I6 Railway & Metro RDSO M-942 grease, flange/curve, pantograph I7 Agriculture & Tractors UTTO, STOU, biodegradable chain oil I8 Textile & Spinning Spindle oil ISO 5/10, non-stain white oil I9 Power & Wind Turbine ISO 32/46, transformer IEC 60296 I10 Oil, Gas & Refinery Thread compound, compressor PAO, valve grease

Lubricants

Lubricant formulas

Every base oil,
every grade.

Engine, driveline, industrial and speciality oils — ready-reference formulation briefs with BOM and BIS pass criteria.

Lubricant Formulation Engine · Driveline · Industrial · Speciality

Engine Oils

SAE 5W-30 API SP · synthetic PCMO SAE 5W-40 ACEA A3/B4 synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 fuel-economy SAE 10W-30 CK-4 HDD + PCMO SAE 10W-40 API SN · motorcycle SAE 15W-40 CK-4 truck workhorse SAE 20W-50 Indian-climate PCMO CNG / Gas-Engine Oil low-ash · BS-VI fleets

Industrial Oils

Hydraulic Oil AW ISO HM/HV 32/46/68 Fire-Resistant Hydraulic HFC / HFDU · ISO 12922 Industrial Gear Oil ISO VG · CLP enclosed drives Compressor Oil screw + reciprocating Transformer Oil IEC 60296 dielectric Slideway Oil ISO 68/220 tacky Turbine Oil ISO 32/46 R&O Refrigeration Oil POE / PAG / mineral

Driveline & Automotive

ATF Dexron III/VI CVT · DCT fluid Gear Oil GL-4 / GL-5 80W-90 · 85W-140 2T Two-Stroke JASO FC / FD 4T Motorcycle JASO MA2 Brake Fluid DOT 3 / 4 / 5.1 Power Steering Fluid PSF · Dexron / Pentosin Engine Coolant OAT / HOAT

Speciality Lubricants

Cutting Oil soluble + neat MWF White Oil (USP) pharma · food grade Heat-Transfer Fluid thermic to 320 °C Penetrating Oil anti-seize spray Anti-Seize Compound Cu / Ni / graphite paste Corrosion Inhibitor rust-preventive DEF / AdBlue ISO 22241 urea 32.5%

Bio & Environmental

Bio-Lubricant biodegradable EAL Biodegradable Hydraulic HETG / HEES · ISO 15380 EAL (EPA VGP) vessel general permit Synthetic Ester Base Oil POE / diester stock Vegetable-Oil Lubricant renewable bio base

Learn

Engine Oil Explained SAE grades, API specs & base oils SAE Viscosity Grades what 5W-30 & 15W-40 mean API Oil Categories SP, CK-4 & FA-4 explained ACEA Oil Sequences A/B, C & E classes, SAPS Synthetic vs Mineral which oil & why Gear Oil GL Grades GL-4 vs GL-5 vs MT-1

Greases

Grease formulas

Every thickener,
every NLGI grade.

Soap, complex, polyurea, clay and PFPE greases — by thickener, application or EV/rail speciality, with SOP and ASTM testing.

Grease Formulation By thickener · By application · EV · Rail

By Thickener

Lithium NLGI 2 workhorse Lithium Complex drop >260 °C Calcium Soap water-resistant Calcium Sulfonate (CaSX) no drop point Aluminium Complex food + clear Barium Complex water + chem resist Sodium Soap high-temp fibrous Polyurea sealed-for-life Bentonite Clay non-melt high-temp

Automotive & Bearing

EP2 Grease NLGI 2 lithium EP Multi-Purpose (MP) general low-load AW Wheel Bearing GC-LB disc-brake CV Joint moly constant-velocity

Industrial & Heavy-Duty

High-Temperature 180–220 °C Open Gear (Heavy EP) mill girth gear Worm Gear semi-fluid CLP Chain Lubricant O-ring + roller Wire Rope penetrating + coat Centralised Lubrication pumpable NLGI 00–1 Marine Waterproof salt-water D665B

EV, Rail & Speciality

EV Motor Bearing VFD current-safe RDSO M-942 Railway flange / journal Rail Axle Box roller-bearing Wind Turbine Bearing low-temp EP PFPE Fluoroether extreme chem/temp Silicone dielectric + sealing Battery Terminal acid-neutralising Conductive & Dielectric anti-fluting · EV / connectors Bio-Based Grease biodegradable · EAL

Learn

Grease Formulation Explained thickeners, NLGI grades & selection NLGI Grease Grades 000 to 6 & what #2 means Calcium Grease cup, anhydrous & sulfonate complex Fumed Silica Grease non-melting, no dropping point Moly (MoS₂) Grease solid-lubricant EP grease

Additives

Additive chemistry

Custom packages,
your IP.

Performance components, finished DI packages and verified alternatives to Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum and Oronite — formula transferred to you.

Additive Development Components · Packages · Alternatives

Performance Additives

ZDDP Anti-Wear primary / secondary EP / Extreme Pressure S-P + borate Friction Modifier MoDTC + organic FM Ca Sulfonate Detergent overbased TBN 300–500 Succinimide Dispersant PIBSA-PAM mono / bis Antioxidant phenolic + aminic

Viscosity & Protection

VII Polymer OCP / PMA / star Pour Point Depressant PMA wax modifier Corrosion Inhibitor rust-preventive Antifoam / Defoamer silicone + non-silicone

Finished Packages

DI Package (Engine Oil) API SN / SP system Grease Additive Package EP / AW / rust / tackifier

Commercial Alternatives

Supplier Comparison LZ · Afton · Infineum · Oronite Lubrizol Alternative LZ 7077 · OS series Afton HiTEC Alternative HiTEC equivalents Infineum Alternative P5072 · GF-6 equiv. Chevron Oronite (OLOA) OLOA equivalents

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Additives Explained types, functions & treat rates

Resources

Guides & tools

Start, cost &
certify your plant.

Practical guides, cost calculators and compliance walkthroughs for building a lubricant or grease business in India.

View all pages Guides · PDFs · Calculators

R1 Start a Lubricant Business Capex, licensing, feasibility — 8-step pillar guide R2 Lube Blending Plant Cost Capex by size 5–50 t/d, OPEX, ROI calculator R3 Grease Plant Setup Cost Pilot 200/350/420/540 kg + 1–5 t/d production R4 EPR Used Oil India 2025–26 CPCB targets, registration, penalties R5 BIS IS 13656 Engine Oil Certification process, timeline, fees R6 15W-40 Engine Oil Formula Composition, additive %, BIS pass criteria R7 EV Fluid Formulation e-Thermal, e-Trans, polyurea motor grease R8 NSF H1 Food-Grade Grease HX-1 whitelist, ISO 21469, registration R9 Private-Label Launch Your brand, your formula, your IP R10 Service Areas Worldwide — Middle East, Africa, Asia & beyond R11 How Lubricants Are Formulated Base oils, additives, process & testing — the guide R12 Lubricant Export Pricing CIF / FOB container & drum costing for export R13 Base Oil Groups I–V API 1509: Group I to V, PAO & ester explained R14 All Guides & Insights The full technical library — formulation, oils & grease R15 SAE Viscosity Grades What 5W-30 & 15W-40 mean — the J300 limits R16 API Oil Categories S & C series: SP, CK-4 & FA-4 explained R17 Lube Oil Blending Process Base oils, dosing, mixing, QC & filling — step by step

Consulting

Technical & business partner

More than a
formulator.

Independent technical and business consultancy for lubricant, grease and additive brands worldwide.

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01 Technical Consultant Formulation, ASTM testing, BIS / API compliance & troubleshooting. 02 Business Consultant Plant setup, sourcing, brand launch & export strategy.

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Industries

Automotive Marine & Offshore Mining & Quarrying Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical Railway & Metro Agriculture & Tractors Textile & Spinning Power & Wind Oil, Gas & Refinery

Lubricants

SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil SAE 5W-40 Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil SAE 10W-40 Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 Engine Oil SAE 20W-50 Engine Oil SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil ATF Dexron III/VI Hydraulic Oil AW Gear Oil GL-4 / GL-5 Transformer Oil Compressor Oil

Greases

EP2 Grease (Lithium) Multi-Purpose (MP) Wheel Bearing High-Temperature Open Gear (Heavy EP) Chain Lubricant Marine Waterproof Lithium Complex CaSX (No Drop Point) Polyurea Grease EV Motor Bearing RDSO M-942 Railway

Additives

Supplier Comparison Lubrizol Alternative Afton HiTEC Alternative Infineum Alternative Chevron Oronite (OLOA) DI Package ZDDP Anti-Wear Ca Sulfonate Detergent Succinimide Dispersant VII Polymer Pour Point Depressant Antioxidant

Resources

Start a Lubricant Business Lube Blending Plant Cost Grease Plant Setup Cost EPR Used Oil India 2025–26 BIS IS 13656 Engine Oil 15W-40 Engine Oil Formula EV Fluid Formulation NSF H1 Food-Grade Grease Private-Label Launch Service Areas How Lubricants Are Formulated Lubricant Export Pricing Base Oil Groups I–V All Guides & Insights SAE Viscosity Grades API Oil Categories Lube Oil Blending Process

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New Delhi · Est. 2010 · Worldwide

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An independent lubricant and grease formulation consultancy serving clients worldwide. Founded 2010 by Er. Manoj Kumar. Expert R&D across engine oil, gear oil, grease, additives, specialty chemicals, and bio-based lubricants.

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Formulation

Lubricant Oil Formulation
Grease Formulation
Additive Package Dev.
Product Development R&D
Bio-Based Lubricants

Engine Oils

SAE 0W-20
SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-40
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-50

Industrial & Specialty Oils

Hydraulic Oil AW 46
Gear Oil GL-5
Compressor Oil
Transformer Oil IEC 60296
Cutting / Metalworking Oil
Slideway Oil
Heat Transfer / Thermic Fluid
Refrigeration Oil
White Oil USP

Automotive Fluids

ATF / DEXRON
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid
Engine Coolant / Antifreeze
DEF / AdBlue
Penetrating Oil
Motorcycle 4T JASO MA2
2T Two-Stroke Oil

Grease Chemistries

Lithium Soap
Lithium Complex
CaSX (No Drop Point)
Polyurea
Aluminium Complex
Bentonite Clay (HT)
Silicone (PDMS)
PFPE Fluoroether

Grease by Application

EP2 (Lithium)
Multi-Purpose
Wheel Bearing
EV Motor Bearing
RDSO M-942 Railway
Open Gear
High Temperature
Anti-Seize

More Grease Soaps

Calcium Soap
Sodium Soap
Barium Complex

Grease by Application

Wire Rope Grease
Worm Gear Grease
CV Joint Grease
Chain Lubricant
Battery Terminal Grease
Centralised Lubrication
Marine Waterproof
Rail Axle-Box Grease
Wind Turbine Bearing

Technical Services

ASTM Testing & QC
BIS · EPR · API
Plant Setup
Process Optimisation
Troubleshooting & Fix

Industries

Automotive
Marine & Offshore
Mining & Quarrying
Food & Beverage
Pharma & Cleanroom
Railway & Metro
Agriculture
Power & Wind
Oil, Gas & Refinery
Textile & Spinning

Additive Components

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

Additive Alternatives

Lubrizol Alternative
Afton HiTEC Alternative
Infineum Alternative
Chevron Oronite Alternative

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Plant & Business

Blending Plant Capacity
Grease Plant Setup Cost
Drum Filling Line
QC Lab Setup
Brand Launch
Export CIF / FOB
Blending Plant Cost
Service Areas

Resources

Start Lubricant Business
EPR Used Oil 2025–26
BIS IS 13656
EV Fluid Formulation
NSF H1 Food-Grade
Private-Label Launch
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Key markets: UAE · Saudi Arabia · India · USA · UK · Germany · France · Singapore · Australia · Canada · Brazil · South Africa — all 40 country pages

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