MechChem Africa May 2017

⎪ Plant maintenance, lubrication and filtration ⎪

High quality, virgin process oil range Special process oils that utilise Group I base oils, are now available in South Africa from Engen under the Parprol name. They can be used in various industries as either raw materials or as a processing aid. The quality of process oils is fundamental to the outcome of a customer’s final product.

John Kennedy

E ngen Petroleum, a is the proud sup- plier of a range of high quality, virgin process oils under theParprol name. These new generation process oils utilise Group I base oils. The Engen Industrial Lubricants team, who have taken over the management of the Parprol range, have a significant footprint throughoutthecountry.Thesespecialprocess oils can be used in various industries as either rawmaterials or as processing aids. “We recognise that the quality of process oils is fundamental to a customer’s final prod- uct, which is why we strive to supply highly consistent quality process oils,” says Herman van der Westhuizen, Engen’s national sales manager for industrial lubricants. Industries that enjoy the benefits of Engen’s Parprol process oils include manu- facturers of adhesives, cable compounds, ink oil,plasticisers,ropedressings,rubber,leather softener, textilebatching oil, pesticides, furni- ture polish and wood preservers.

“Our new generation process oils are available in a variety of convenient packs in- cluding true bulk, 210 ℓ drums and mini-bulk containers (IBCs). Engen is also able to assist with dispensing solutions to aid in inven- torymanagement, contamination control and

disposal,” says Van der Westhuizen. “Security of supply is integral to any busi- ness, which iswhy Engenprovides a high level of supply assurance across our strong and reliablenetwork,” says JohnKennedy, Engen’s Lubricants’ business manager. q

Petronas Syntium lubricants on Engen forecourts When motorists choose the Petronas Syntium range, they will experience the same advanced technology that has helped the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team win three consecutive constructors anddrivers’ championships.

Formula One,” he says. Petronas Syntium is specially formu- lated to provide outstanding protection for engines running under the most extreme and demanding driving conditions. Not only does it providemotoristswith a better driv- ing experience, but it also improves engine performance. “WearealsocurrentlyphasinginPetronas Syntium with CoolTechô into Africa, which has been specially engineered tofight exces- sive engine heat whilemaintaining optimum performance,” adds Kennedy. q

Engen Lubricants business manager, John Kennedy says the company is proud that Syntium lubricants protect the current F1 champions. “This is testament to our technical capability and expertise, which is a necessary requirement in a constantly evolving and challenging sport such as

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