LUBE Indonesia

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Glossary

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Base oil

The main liquid component of a finished lubricant, typically 70-95 percent of the formulation. Base oils are refined from crude oil or produced synthetically and are classified into groups by sulphur content, saturates and viscosity index.

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Group I, II and III base oils

The API base oil categories most often traded at the show. Group I is solvent-refined with lower saturates; Group II is hydroprocessed with higher saturates and lower sulphur; Group III is severely hydroprocessed with a high viscosity index and is widely used in modern passenger car engine oils.

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Additive package (DI package)

A pre-blended concentrate of detergents, dispersants, anti-wear agents, antioxidants and friction modifiers that a blender doses into base oil to meet a target performance specification.

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Viscosity grade (SAE)

The SAE J300 classification of an oil's thickness at low and high temperature, for example SAE 15W-40 or SAE 5W-30. The W number describes cold-start behaviour and the second number the viscosity at operating temperature.

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API service category

The American Petroleum Institute engine oil performance classification, such as API CK-4 for heavy-duty diesel or API SP for passenger car gasoline engines. Each category sets minimum bench and engine test requirements.

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ACEA sequences

The European automaker performance sequences (A/B for gasoline and light diesel, C for catalyst-compatible, E for heavy-duty diesel) that often sit alongside API claims on a product data sheet.

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OEM approval

A formal endorsement from a vehicle or equipment manufacturer, such as a Mercedes-Benz, Volvo or Cummins specification, that allows the lubricant to be marketed for that engine family. Buyers at the show routinely ask for approval letters.

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Viscosity index (VI)

A measure of how little an oil's viscosity changes with temperature. A high VI means the oil stays closer to its design thickness when cold and when hot; VI improver additives raise this number.

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HTHS viscosity

High-temperature high-shear viscosity, measured at 150 C. It indicates how well an oil maintains a protective film in hot bearings and is a key input to ACEA and OEM specifications.

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TBN (total base number)

A measure of an oil's alkaline reserve, expressed in mg KOH/g, that indicates its capacity to neutralise acids from combustion. It matters most for heavy-duty diesel and marine lubricants.

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NLGI grade

The consistency classification for greases from NLGI 000 (fluid) to NLGI 6 (block). NLGI 2 is the most common general-purpose grade; soap type and base oil determine performance.

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Pour point

The lowest temperature at which an oil will still flow under defined test conditions. It guides cold-climate and cold-start claims and is lowered with pour point depressant additives.

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Metalworking fluid

Cutting, grinding and forming fluids used in machining operations, supplied as neat oils or water-mix emulsions. They are a distinct product family from engine and industrial lubricants and have their own biocide and disposal concerns.

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Re-refining

The process of treating used oil to remove contaminants and restore it to base oil quality. Re-refined base oil is increasingly sold into industrial and process oil applications in Southeast Asia.

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Bulk, drum and pail

The common delivery formats for lubricants: bulk tanker or ISO tank, 200 litre drum, 18-20 litre pail and small retail packs. Packaging choice is a frequent topic in distributor negotiations in Indonesia.