
Ravi Patel
Project Manager, Arihant Infra
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Crusher plant in Bhiwandi was buying branded gear oil for their jaw crusher gearbox — 200 litres every 3 months at premium prices. Gearbox runs at 30-50 RPM, moderate temperature, oil contaminated with stone dust within weeks regardless.
Switched to re-refined black oil. Same change interval. Same performance. 40-60% lower cost. Over a year: lakhs saved on a single machine.
USE for: Crusher gearboxes (slow, frequent changes due to dust), wire rope lubrication, open chain drives, general site lubrication (gates, trolleys, hardware), equipment washing, timber shuttering release.
DON'T USE for: Hydraulic systems, engines, sealed bearings, JCB/excavator systems, Mivan aluminium formwork (stains concrete, corrodes panels).
Important: Black oil is re-refined — filtered, dehydrated, processed. Not waste oil drained from engines without processing.
| Application | Why Black Oil Works Here |
|---|---|
| Jaw/cone crusher gearbox | Low speed, frequent changes — premium oil wasted |
| Wire rope lubrication | Coating needed, not precision lube |
| Open chain drives | Exposed = contaminated regardless |
| Gate tracks & rollers | Non-critical, infrequent motion |
| Equipment exterior cleaning | Dissolves grime |
| Timber shuttering release | Not for aluminium Mivan |
| Pack Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 20 litre can | Single machine |
| 50 litre drum | Monthly wire rope / crusher |
| 210 litre barrel | Crusher plant, depot |
No minimum order. First order prepaid.
Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2 PM. Mumbai: evening delivery. Navi Mumbai / Thane: next morning. Pune / Nashik: 2-3 days.
Q: Is black oil safe for machinery?
For correct applications (low-speed gearboxes, wire ropes, chains), yes. Not for hydraulics, engines, or precision bearings.
Q: What is the difference between black oil and waste oil?
Waste oil is drained from equipment without processing — full of metal, fuel, acids. Black oil is re-refined: filtered, dehydrated, controlled viscosity.
Q: Can I use it as shuttering oil?
Only on timber/plywood formwork. Never on Mivan aluminium — stains concrete, corrodes panels.
Q: Change interval for crusher gearbox?
Every 2-3 months or when visually contaminated. More frequently during monsoon.
Q: Can it replace gear oil in truck differentials?
Not recommended. Lacks EP additives that protect hypoid gears under load.
Supplied to crusher plants, transport depots, and construction sites across MMR.