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LUBRICANTS & ENGINE OILS

GS Caltex : Preferred Lubricants Partner

for Construction & Mining Industry
India has been in fast track growth under as high as 50 per cent in 2015. High Performance Lubricants to meet the
current reformist government which is Hence , it is worthwhile to understand the most stringent operating needs.
reflected for its data for GDP growth in competitive scenario existing in Indian Nearly every business in this sector is under
2015 @ 7.4 per cent. It is further boosted in Lubricants Market and create its niche increasing pressure to lower operating
2016 where by the rate has accelerated to 7.7 before making any entry into this market. costs and increase efficiency. This often
per cent. GDP from Construction in India GS Caltex Corporation, The Global Leader means doing more with fewer people and
increased to `2290.92 billion in the second in Base Oil Technology have taken the using equipment for longer duration. This
quarter of 2016 from `2285.27 billion opportunity to enter Indian Lubricants challenge has prompted increased attention
in the first quarter of 2016. GDP From Downstream market and create a name in to lubrication and its role in equipment
Construction in India averaged `1990.66 the Construction and Mining sector. reliability and expense.
billion from 2011 until 2016, reaching an GS Caltex Corporation, founded in GS Caltex Construction Lubricants
all time high of `2377.80 billion in the 1967, is a 50-50 joint venture of Chevron Portfolio focuses on all types of costs
second quarter of 2015 and a record low Corporation, USA and GS Energy, South including Product Cost, Maintenance
of `1736.49 billion in the third quarter of Korea. GS Caltex, headquartered in Seoul, Costs and Administration Costs there by
2012 , as reported by the Central Statistical South Korea, is a leader in the petroleum, reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for
Organization, India. lubricant and petrochemical businesses. The a business house.
India is the world’s third largest lubricant Company is a major exporter of petroleum The high performance lubricants from
market, behind the USA and China, and products including lubricants. Through GS Caltex offer you ultimate reliability at
ahead of Japan, Russia and Brazil, with continuous R&D and investments, GS all temperatures, lower oil consumption,
total consumption of approximately 2.15 Caltex strives to become a leading global significantly lower fuel consumption and
Mt in 2015; transport oils account for energy company specifically extended service intervals.
approximately 55 per cent of total inland GS Caltex India is a 100 per cent owned Whenever engines and gearboxes run freer
lubricants demand. Preliminary data subsidiary of GS Caltex Corporation, South and more reliably, operating costs are lower
indicates that the country’s lubricants Korea. It was incorporated on 2nd February if only because they consume less. And just
consumption rose by an estimated 1.9 2010 in India and has its registered office at 1 per cent lower fuel consumption means,
per cent year-on-year in 2015, reflecting a Mumbai. The company is currently doing depending on operating conditions, fuel
moderate acceleration compared to 2014, business in high quality premium lubricants savings of several hundred Rupees per
with the pace of growth led by the transport manufactured from its own Group II plus vehicle and year.
segment. Following annual average growth base oils. GS Caltex products are the reflection
of 1.5 per cent during 2011-2015, India’s The company`s operations cover the whole of power of technology and innovation
lubricants demand is projected to rise by of India with warehouses at key locations to packaged into a superior quality lubricants
2.1 per cent per year on average over the service the needs of customers. which has already benefitted many OEMs in
2016-2020 period, to approximately 2.38 GS Caltex India , a part of major Fortune India and abroad. Over the past few years,
Mt in 2020, assuming average annual GPD 500 Integrated Oil Company , has a very we have developed relations with leading
growth of 7.6 per cent. India's lubricants impressive range of high quality finished construction equipment manufacturers
consumption per capita remains low, at lubricants and supplies to large businesses as mentioned above as a proof of our
1.6 kg in 2015, compared to 2.7 kg for including major OEMs viz. Hyundai performance. This has contributed to
Indonesia, 5.2 kg for China and 8.1 kg for Motors, Volvo Construction Equipment, our market position and guarantee the
Malaysia, suggesting considerable long-term Volvo Trucks and Buses, Hyundai outstanding performance of GS Caltex
upside potential Construction Equipment India, POSCO, products. Whether grease for bearings in
Above data clearly reflects the scope and KPCL , JSPL, WIPRO, SDLG, HYVA, vehicles and machinery, or hydraulic oils
opportunity Indian Lubricant Offers to Indus Towers, Sono Koyo, GTL, Ajax Fiori, for all sorts of applications or engine and
Global Multinationals and well as National Ashoka Building, IRB, Balaji Infra to name gear oils for all the vehicles operating on
Oil Companies. Lubricants downstream a few. construction sites – GS Caltex is the single
sector has already seen significant Over the last few years, GS Caltex India has source for the world class lubricants.
investments from both Local and Global focused to develop a robust customer value GS Caltex Construction Sector Lubricants
Companies since 1993. The market is proposition for the construction and mining Portfolio includes Engine Oils, Gear Oils,
already overcrowded with Supply exceeding industry to have a complete portfolio of Greases and Hydraulic Oils:

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Engine Oils API Specification LUBRICANTS & ENGINE OILS
Kixx HDX PAO Euro
ACEA E9-08, VDS-4, MB 228.31, Cummins 20081,
(Fully Synthetic CJ-4
Cat ECF 3 / ECF-2 / ECF-1a, DDC 93K218, MTU 2.1
Diesel Engine Oil)
ACEA E9-08, VDS-4, MB 228.31, Cummins 20081,
Kixx HDX Euro CJ-4
Cat ECF 3 / ECF-2 / ECF-1a, DDC 93K218, MTU 2.1
ACEA E7-08, VDS-3, MB 228.3, Cummins 20078,
Kixx D1 Platinum CI-4
MAN 3275,
Plus 15W-40 Plus
JASO DH-1, CAT ECF-1A/ECF-2
Kixx D1 Platinum ACEA E7-08, VDS-3, MB 228.3, Cummins 20077,
CI-4
15W-40 MAN 3275
Kixx Dynamic Gold ACEA E5-02, VDS-3, MB 228.3, Cummins 20076,
CH-4
15W-40 MAN 3275
Kixx Dynamic Fleet
CF-4 MB 228.1, VDS, MAN 271
15W-40
Gear & Transmission Oils Specification
Geartec GL-4 GL-4, MIL-L-2105
Geartec GL-5 GL-5, MIL-L-2105D
Geartec GL-5 LS GL-5, MIL-L-2105D, ZF TE-ML -05 Limite Slip Differential
Cat TO-4, Allison C-4, Komatsu KES 07.868.1, Eaton
Geartec TO-4
I-280-S, Vicker M-2950-S
Unitrans (UTTO) JD J120A, MF M1135, Ford New Holland M2C86B

Greases Specification
GS Grease NLGI 3 NLGI 3 Long Life Grease
GS Grease EP 2 VG 220 / EP Grease
GS EP 2 VG 150 / EP Grease
New Golden Pearl Ultima NLGI 3 Long Life Grease
GS Grease Liplex 2 VG 220 / Li Complex EP Grease
GS Grease Moly EP VG 220 / EP Grease with MoS2

Hydraulic oil Specification

GS Hydro HD DIN 51524 Part 2
GS Hydro HDZ DIN 51524 Part 3 (ODI – 2000hrs)
GS Hydro HVL DIN 51524 Part 3 (Long Life- ODI 5000hrs)
As GS Caltex focuses on reducing overall lubrication costs of the most preferred partner to construction and mining industry to
business , it has made Services an integral part of its offering to address their business challenges to make a customised lubrication
construction companies. Our team of experts is available to work program through Hi-Performance Products and Value Added
with you to help optimise overall lubrication management. Our Services .
service help you maximise the cost saving benefits of our products
in the long term.
Our extensive relation with Original Equipment Manufacturers
play an invaluable role in delivering technical services that are
consistent with latest trends. These services are indispensible in
keeping your equipments at peak performance and include
• Advanced Oil condition monitoring
• Customised Training programs
• Technical trouble shooting and technical assistance Author of this article is Jayanta Ray , General Manager – Industrial
and OEM and he can be reached at [email protected]
Finally, we could aptly conclude that GS Caltex India has emerged as u

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