MechChem Africa July-August 2025

⎪ Maintenance and asset management ⎪

AG Lubricants partners with SA steel producer AG Lubricants has partnered with a major player in the South African steel industry to supply high-performance Mobil lubricants, Quaker Houghton industrial fluids, and value-added technical services. A collaboration between AG Lubricants and a leader of the steel Industry marks a stra tegic step toward improving performance – is used, while the system provides proactive maintenance alerts to prevent grease shortages and reduce downtime.

demands of industrial manufacturing. The partnership began in 2017 and gained momentum following the com missioning of a state-of-the-art hot strip mill, supplied by Danieli. The facility ex clusively utilises OEM-approved Quaker Houghton and Mobil technologies to ensure optimal equipment performance. To ensure accurate product appli cation and smooth integration, AG Lubricants conducted a detailed on-site audit in collaboration with the client’s engineers and technical teams from Mobil and Quaker Houghton. Improvements included a full clean-up in the lubrication storage area. Additional site enhance ment initiatives are underway. Demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence, AG Lubricants recently installed a lubrication system at the client’s facility. Mobil Grease – known for its superior durability and

productivity, operational reliability and long-term efficiency within the steel manufacturing environment. “We are proud to partner with a leader in the steel industry and support their operations with our high-performance lu bricants and advanced technical services,” says Johan Nell, Lubricant Engineer at AG Lubricants. “This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering measurable value and ensuring the continued success of our industrial clients.” AG Lubricants is supporting the steel producer with an extensive service offer ing, including on-site maintenance, stock level monitoring, breakdown assistance, product rationalisation and technical con sultation, all tailored to meet the rigorous

One of the key factors in AG Lubricants’ selection as a preferred supplier was the proven performance of its product portfolio. Quaker Houghton, Mobil, and Centlube products, sourced both locally and internationally, have shown consis tent reliability in demanding applications. Independent laboratory tests have dem onstrated Quaker Houghton’s technical superiority, outperforming competitors in both longevity and performance. “The partnership showcases the pow erful synergy between AG Lubricants’ expertise and the steel industry’s drive for excellence, together setting new standards for productivity, innovation, and operational success,” concludes Nell. https://aglubricants.co.za

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