BPC commissioned its own LOBS plant , at Mumbai using the latest CHEVRON LUMMUS GLOBAL patented “All Hydro Processing Technoligy” in June 2006. This has enabled us to manufacture the superior quality “MAKBase” oils exceeding the requirement of API Group II (rated as Group II plus). These are the main ingredients of most of our OEM approved lubricants.

The features of “MAKBase” oil is as follows :

• MAKBase is Colourless, Odourless, Non-Toxic and Stable
• MAKBase has high viscosity index (greater than 110)
• MAKBase has less Aromatic content and Sulphur
• MAKBase has excellent Low temperature properties
• MAKBase has low Volatility
• MAKBase has excellent Demulsibility and Anti-Foaming Characteristics

As base oils are the fundamental building blocks of lubes, access to such superior quality base oils will further enhance the quality of Lubricating oils produced by us offering the following advantages:

• Longer oil life through improved oxidation stability

  MAKBase oils contain very less Aromatic content thus providing excellent Oxidation Stability which minimizes viscosity increase and reduced deposits enabling longer lubricant life.

  Grades blended with MAKBase due their inherent superior oxidation stability provide scope for extending oil service life.

• Reduced Oil Consumption

  The higher Viscosity Index and sharp distillation cuts of MAKBase oil helps make them less volatile, thus providing

  • Engine oils with lower oil consumption
  • Industrial oils and power transmission fluids that have less fluid loss
  • Lubricants that show less thickening.
• Reduced Emissions and Improved Catalyst Life

  MAKBase oils with its very low sulphur content provides

  • Better protection to emission control devices such as catalytic converters and after treatment devices, which would help in reducing emissions.
• Better Wear Protection and Longer Equipment Life

  MAKBase oils have more stable viscosity at extreme temperatures, thus providing lubricants that thickens less at cold temperatures and thin less at higher temperatures. It also has excellent low temperature properties. Thus providing

  • Enhanced wear protection and equipment life.
  • Better low temperature fluidity and pumpability.
• Protection against rusting and corrosion

  MAKBase oils have better demulsibility resulting in faster water separation and better protection against corrosion which is a very critical property for turbine oils and hydraulic oils.

• Energy Savings

  With its lower volatility and very high Viscosity Index, thinner oils can be used, thus resulting in substantial fuel and energy savings in both automotive and industrial applications.

• Excellent Aesthetics

  Due to the colourless nature of MAK Base oil, some industrial grades like MAK Hydrol, MAK Metamol etc. would have far lighter and brighter colour (light yellow) compared to the same product (brown colour) manufactured with Group I base oil. The customer is advised to take note of this significant aspect while receiving the product from our blending plants/ depot.