New Mobil SHC 600 Series Deliver Optimum Protection for Equipment Operating in Extreme Conditions

Mobil SHC 600 Series oils can deliver a service life up to six times longer than competitive mineral oils

Mobil SHC 600 Series offer outstanding low temperature fluidity and anti-corrosion properties

Approved by SEW-Eurodrive for factory-fill and service-fill globally

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (20 December  2011) - ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, today announced the launch of its next generation of Mobil SHC 600 Series lubricants.  These high-performance synthetic gear, circulating and bearing oils are the latest addition to the Mobil SHC brand of high-performance synthetic lubricants, which have been formulated to help steel companies, oil and gas operators and other organisations operating in extreme environments to reduce unscheduled downtime and maximise productivity.

The latest addition to the Mobil SHC brand of high-performance synthetic lubricants, Mobil SHC 600 Series oils are expertly formulated to deliver a number of performance advantages over conventional oils.  Featuring the latest Mobil SHC technology with advanced synthetic base fluids and a proprietary additive system, the oils can deliver a service life up to six times longer than competitive mineral oil based gear and bearing lubricants.  

Mobil SHC 600 oils also demonstrate outstanding low temperature fluidity to enable start up and operation at low temperatures, and excellent resistance to rusting and corrosion for equipment protection.  In addition, the multi-purpose potential of Mobil SHC 600 Series oils can enable companies to reduce their overall lubricant inventory, delivering additional cost-savings and storage benefits. 

"Since their introduction more than 40 years ago, Mobil SHC 600 Series oils have been synonymous with exceptional performance and outstanding equipment protection, becoming the synthetic lubricants of choice for many successful companies in the global commercial and industrial marketplace," said Michael J. Hawkins, Mobil SHC global brand manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation.  "The next generation of Mobil SHC 600 Series oils have been developed to deliver exceptional performance, outstanding equipment protection and increased oil drain intervals, helping our customers maximise productivity."

The Mobil SHC 600 Series oils are recommended for use in 1,800 applications by more than 500 major equipment builders, including Siemens, for use in Flender gearboxes.  In addition, the enhanced oils are approved by leading gearbox manufacturer SEW-Eurodrive for factory-fill and service-fill worldwide.

Developed through extensive laboratory and in-service testing with some of the world's leading equipment manufacturers, the next-generation Mobil SHC 600 Series oils exhibit energy savings of up to 3.6 percent compared with conventional oils.* The Mobil SHC 600 Series oils are fully compatible with system components and materials used in equipment normally lubricated with mineral oils, which helps maintenance professionals minimise equipment issues during the conversion process.

The upgraded Mobil SHC 600 series further expands ExxonMobil's comprehensive Mobil industrial lubricants offer which includes the recently launched Mobil SHC Gear Series of high-performance, fully-synthetic industrial gear oils and have been developed to provide outstanding protection and exceptional performance.

For more information about Mobil SHC branded synthetic lubricants, such as Mobil SHC 600, or any other Mobil-branded products and services, visit mobilindustrial.com.

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*Energy efficiency relates solely to the fluid performance when compared with conventional reference oils of the same viscosity grade in gear applications. The technology used allows up to 3.6 percent efficiency compared with the reference when tested in a worm gearbox under controlled conditions. Efficiency improvements will vary based on operating conditions and application.

About ExxonMobil Lubricants and Petroleum Specialties Company
ExxonMobil is a leading marketer of finished lubricants, asphalts and specialty products, as well as one of the world's largest suppliers of lubricant base stocks.

About Mobil Industrial Lubricants
The team behind Mobil Industrial Lubricants delivers advanced products to major industrial equipment manufacturers to protect their customers' engines and machinery, helping to enable peak performance while improving energy efficiency. This dedicated work force focuses on delivering a reliable supply of high-quality lubricants through its strong distribution network while also providing technical application expertise to customers around the world.

Mobil, Mobil SHC and the energy efficiency design are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.

© Press Release 2011