Lubricant Solutions for Every Sector
Afrilube supplies specialist lubricants and petroleum products to the industries that keep Africa moving.
Extreme-duty lubricants for Africa's mining sector
African mining operations place extraordinary demands on lubricants — extreme loads, abrasive dust, water contamination, and wide operating temperature ranges. Afrilube supplies specialised lubricants for haul trucks, electric rope shovels, draglines, underground machinery, and conveyor drive systems across sub-Saharan Africa's most demanding mine sites.
Challenges
- Extreme pressure and load conditions
- High ambient temperatures in open-cast operations
- Dust and water contamination management
- Long haul distances increasing drain intervals
- OEM warranty compliance requirements
Key Equipment
- Haul trucks (Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr)
- Electric rope shovels & hydraulic face shovels
- Draglines & surface miners
- Underground load-haul-dump (LHD) machines
- Crushing, milling, and conveyor systems
High-performance oils for Africa's long-haul fleets
African transport operators face unique challenges — long routes across harsh terrain, extreme heat, poor fuel quality in some markets, and the high cost of unplanned downtime. Afrilube supplies heavy-duty diesel engine oils, driveline oils, and coolants to truck fleets, bus operators, and logistics companies with requirements aligned to major European and Japanese OEM specifications.
Challenges
- Extended drain intervals to reduce service costs
- Engine protection under high-temperature, high-load conditions
- Compatibility with variable diesel fuel quality
- OEM warranty compliance (MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz)
- Fleet management and lubricant consolidation
Key Equipment
- Long-haul articulated trucks (MAN, Volvo, Mercedes)
- Rigid mining trucks & tipper trucks
- Bus & coach fleets
- Refrigerated cargo vehicles
- Logistics & distribution fleets
Reliable lubricants for Africa's infrastructure build-out
Construction machinery operating in African conditions faces dusty, high-temperature environments with variable access to maintenance facilities. Afrilube supplies anti-wear hydraulic oils, engine oils, and gear lubricants for excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, tower cranes, and compaction equipment — minimising unplanned downtime on critical infrastructure projects.
Challenges
- Dusty and contaminated operating environments
- High hydraulic system pressures
- Wide temperature ranges from desert to highland
- Remote site access limiting maintenance frequency
- Mixed equipment fleets from multiple OEMs
Key Equipment
- Hydraulic excavators & backhoe loaders
- Bulldozers & motor graders
- Tower cranes & crawler cranes
- Compactors & rollers
- Concrete & asphalt equipment
Specialised lubricants for Africa's farming sector
Agriculture is one of Africa's most critical industries, and the machinery that powers it requires specialised lubricants. Afrilube supplies UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil) fluids, tractor engine oils, agricultural hydraulic oils, and — where required — food-grade lubricants for food-adjacent processing applications across Africa's farming regions.
Challenges
- Wide viscosity requirements for diverse equipment
- Compatibility with wet brakes and PTO clutches (UTTO)
- Extended periods of seasonal use followed by storage
- Food-grade requirements near crop processing
- Remote farming communities and limited supply infrastructure
Key Equipment
- Tractors (John Deere, New Holland, Massey Ferguson)
- Combine harvesters & balers
- Irrigation pumps
- Grain elevators & conveyors
- Food processing equipment
Marine lubricants for Africa's coastal and inland waterways
Afrilube supplies a comprehensive range of marine lubricants for the diverse fleet of vessels operating along Africa's 26,000 km of coastline and extensive inland waterways. Our product range covers marine cylinder oils in multiple BN ratings, system and crankcase oils, marine gear oils, stern tube lubricants, and deck equipment greases.
Challenges
- Corrosive saltwater operating environment
- Variable fuel sulfur content requiring multiple BN grades
- Compliance with IMO regulations and OEM requirements
- Limited ports of supply along remote coastlines
- Minimising environmental impact of lubricant use
Key Equipment
- Coastal cargo vessels & bulk carriers
- Fishing trawlers & factory ships
- Inland waterway pushboats & barges
- Offshore support vessels (OSV)
- Port cranes & material handlers
Key Products
Industrial lubricants for Africa's production facilities
Africa's manufacturing sector — spanning food & beverage, textile, cement, steel, and automotive assembly — requires a diverse portfolio of industrial lubricants. Afrilube supplies compressor oils, turbine oils, circulating system oils, industrial gear oils (CLP), and metalworking fluids to manufacturing plants from Egypt to South Africa.
Challenges
- Diverse equipment requiring broad product coverage
- Long oxidation life demands to minimise change-outs
- Water-resistant formulations for wash-down environments
- Energy efficiency requirements for turbines & compressors
- ISO 6743 compliance for specification purchasing
Key Equipment
- Rotary screw & reciprocating air compressors
- Steam & gas turbines
- Industrial gear drives & reducers
- Hydraulic press systems
- Textile & paper machinery
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