Customer
Who they are:
The company, based in Italy, is a prominent manufacturer of plastic, rubber, and silicone components specifically for medical applications, with a global reach. It boasts a robust manufacturing network consisting of eight production facilities across the world, catering to a diverse customer base in 65 countries.
Challenge
What they needed:
PETRONAS was tasked to propose an alternative solution to its compressor oil currently in use to reduce the maintenance costs and protect the components of the equipment from excessive wear, thereby extending the equipment’s service life. Due the critical nature of their processes, which are exclusively for the medical sector, PETRONAS is to recommend a product of the highest quality that would satisfy the technical, qualitative, and financial requirements of the proposal.
PETRONAS Expert Solution
What we did:
Following an oil analysis, PETRONAS Compressor A SYN PAO 46 was recommended as the solution. This high-quality oil, formulated with synthetic-based polyalphaolefin (PAO), is enhanced with advanced antioxidant, anti-wear (zinc-free), anti-rust, and anti-foam additives. It ensures superior control over oxidation and residue deposits, as well as optimal thermal and oxidation stability, for enduring performance. It also meets the demanding performance standards required by the industry.
"PETRONAS Compressor A SYN PAO46 helped achieve a saving of €0.80/kg against a competing product.”
Result
The outcome:
PETRONAS Compressor A SYN PAO 46 met the required expectations without any technical or application deficiencies, proving suitable for its intended use. It maintained excellent internal surface cleanliness, controlled the formation of oxidation deposits, and ensured a longer equipment lifespan compared to standard lubricants.
