SKF launches 'Grease' for the Indian auto industry
By Our Corporate Bureau | 09 Jan 2006
Mumbai: The Rs850-crore SKF India Ltd. market leader in bearings and related systems and services today announced the launch of 'SKF Grease' for its automotive aftermarket customers.
According to Rakesh Makhija, managing director, SKF India Limited said, "Over the years we have shared a close working relationship with our customers in India which has resulted in our knowledge and deep understanding of our customers'' need and the conditions under which the bearings and other products operate.
"Given that nearly 40 per cent of the bearing failures are due to improper lubrication, we believe that the newly launched SKF Grease will offer an effective solution to the lubrication requirement of workshops and machines operating in the automotive aftermarket in India."
The launch of SKF Grease, says the company, offers the customers in the vehicle aftermarket with a robust solution that will help them increase the bearing life of their vehicles.
The buttery-textured lithium soap-based SKF Grease has been specially designed keeping in mind the need of vehicle owners and workshops which are looking for good OE quality products.
The key product features are:
- High water resistance, leading to extended machine life
- Good thermal, structural, oxidation and mechanical stability thereby enhancing grease life
- Protection against rusting and corrosion of lubricated parts