— SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS
The Right Lubricant.
For Every Application.
In demanding industrial environments, standard lubricants fail under high loads, temperature extremes, and contamination. Specialty lubricants — correctly selected and applied — eliminate these failures and extend equipment life significantly.
2–4×
Longer Bearing & Gear Life
Achieved with correctly specified specialty lubricants
40 %
Lower Maintenance Costs
Reduction in lubrication-related maintenance spend
99.8%
Reduction in Lube Failures
100%
Compliance & Certification
Full NSF H1 certification for food-grade applications
— WHY SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS
Standard Lubricants Fail
Where It Matters Most.
“The wrong lubricant in the right place is just as damaging as no lubricant at all.”
Specialty lubricants are formulated for the precise demands of specific applications — high temperature, extreme pressure, food contact, or contaminated environments. Selecting the right one is not a product decision. It is an engineering decision.
01. Incorrect Lubricant Selection
A lubricant not formulated for the application degrades rapidly, loses film strength, and accelerates wear — regardless of how consistently it is applied or which industry you operate in.
02. High Temperatures & Extreme Loads
Standard lubricants break down under sustained high temperatures and extreme pressure — in kilns, rolling mills, crushers, and heavy industrial drives. Specialty formulations maintain film strength where standard products fail.
03. Contamination & Harsh Environments
Dust, water, process chemicals, and abrasive particles degrade standard lubricants rapidly. Specialty lubricants are formulated to resist these conditions across cement, steel, food, and general manufacturing environments.
04. Compliance & Safety Requirements
Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications require NSF H1 certified lubricants. Other industries have their own standards. Using the wrong product creates compliance risk — and operational consequences beyond maintenance.
— SPECIALTY LUBRICANT CATEGORIES
Formulated for Demanding
Industrial Applications.
Each category below is supported by Klüber’s engineering expertise and Droplex’s application support across East and Central Africa. Each one is available for any industry where the operating conditions demand it.
GREASES
Specialty Greases
High-performance greases engineered to maintain lubrication film integrity under demanding industrial conditions — where standard greases degrade, wash out, or lose consistency.
- High temperature operation
- Extreme pressure applications
- High-speed bearings
- Wet and contaminated environments
OILS
Specialty Oils
Specialty lubricating oils for high-load gears, chains, compressors, and circulation systems — formulated to prevent oxidation, protect under load, and maintain viscosity where standard oils fail prematurely.
- High gear load protection
- Chain lubrication
- Oxidation prevention
- Compressor and circulation systems
FOOD · BEVERAGE · PHARMACEUTICALS
Food-Grade Lubricants
NSF H1 certified lubricants for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical environments — supporting contamination control, regulatory compliance, and reliable operation under washdown conditions.
- NSF H1 certified — incidental food contact
- Washdown resistant formulations
- HACCP and BRC compatible
- Greases, oils, pastes, and sprays
CEMENT · STEEL · HEAVY INDUSTRY
High-Temperature Applications
Lubricants designed for continuous operation under elevated temperatures — maintaining film strength and preventing thermal breakdown in kilns, dryers, ovens, furnaces, and continuous casting equipment.
- Rotary kilns and dryers
- Industrial ovens and furnaces
- High-temperature chains
- Continuous casting — steel plants
CEMENT · MINING · STEEL
Open Gear & Heavy-Duty Lubrication
Heavy-duty lubrication for large open gears, racks, and pinions under continuous heavy load — providing extreme pressure protection and extended gear life in cement mills, ball mills, crushers, and rotary equipment.
- Cement and ball mills
- Rotary kilns
- Crushers and screeners
- Large open-gear drives
ALL INDUSTRIES
Maintenance Lubricants & Pastes
Anti-seize assembly pastes, corrosion inhibitors, and maintenance sprays for spot lubrication, assembly, and protection of threaded connections and exposed components across all plant types.
- Anti-seize assembly pastes
- Thread compounds
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Spot lubrication sprays
Check out the 306 Modified Thread Compound.
— INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
Specialty Lubricants for
Every Industry We Serve.
Every industry has specific lubrication challenges. The right specialty lubricant depends on understanding those challenges precisely — the equipment, the load, the temperature, and the compliance environment. Here is how we approach each one.
IN CONTROL. NOT GRINDING TO A HALT.
Cement & Aggregates
High loads, abrasive dust, and extreme temperatures combine to destroy standard lubricants — and the equipment they are meant to protect.
- Open-gear lubricants for mills and kilns
- High-temperature greases for kiln supports
- Extreme pressure oils for gearboxes
- Dust-resistant bearing greases
IN CONTROL. NOT COMPROMISING.
Food & Beverage Processing
Zero contamination tolerance. NSF H1 certification is not optional — it is a legal and operational requirement in every food processing environment.
- NSF H1 certified greases and oils
- Washdown-resistant formulations
- Food-grade chain lubricants
- HACCP-compatible maintenance products
IN CONTROL. NOT FAILING.
Steel & Metal Processing
Extreme heat, heavy continuous loads, and water contact in rolling mills and continuous casters demand lubricants engineered specifically for these conditions.
- High-temperature rolling mill greases
- Continuous caster lubricants
- Water-resistant extreme pressure greases
- High-load gear oils
IN CONTROL. NOT REACTING.
General Manufacturing
Extreme heat, heavy continuous loads, and water contact in rolling mills and continuous casters demand lubricants engineered specifically for these conditions.
- High-performance bearing greases
- Hydraulic system oils
- Compressor lubricants
- Chain and drive lubricants
IN CONTROL. NOT GUESSSING.
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires lubricants that meet strict purity, certification, and contamination control standards — non-negotiable in regulated environments.
- Pharmaceutical-grade lubricants
- NSF H1 and H2 certified products
- Cleanroom compatible formulations
- Regulatory-compliant documentation
IN CONTROL. NOT IMPROVISING.
Plastics, Packaging & Other Industries
If your industry isn’t listed here — your lubrication challenges are just as specific. We apply the same structured approach to every application we encounter.
- Application-specific selection
- Klüber product range access
- Engineering support and trials
- Conversion from standard lubricants
— AUTHORIZED REGIONAL PARTNER
Klüber Lubrication.
East & Central Africa.
Droplex Industrial is the authorised regional channel partner for Klüber Lubrication in East and Central Africa, i.e. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo. Klüber lubricants are engineered for demanding industrial applications — used by leading operations globally for over 90 years across every major industry.
As the regional partner, Droplex provides direct access to the full Klüber product range — backed by local engineering expertise, application support, and technical training for maintenance teams in every industry we serve.
- Full product range access— greases, oils, pastes, and specialty formulations across all Klüber product lines for all industries
- Application-specific selection— we specify the right Klüber product for your exact equipment and operating conditions
- Lubricant conversion support— structured transition from conventional lubricants to specialty formulations
- Trial and validation— performance trials before full commitment to a new lubricant programme
- Technical training— lubrication training for maintenance teams on correct application and contamination control
ABOUT KLÜBER LUBRICATION
90 Years of Specialty Lubrication Engineering.
Klüber Lubrication is one of the world’s leading specialty lubricants manufacturers — operating in more than 60 countries and serving industries from food processing and pharmaceuticals to cement, steel, and aerospace. Founded in 1929, Klüber lubricants are specified by original equipment manufacturers as the recommended product for applications where standard lubricants are insufficient. Their formulations are the result of decades of application engineering — not adapted from general-purpose products but designed from the ground up for the specific demands of demanding industrial environments.
— OUR APPROACH
Lubrication as
a System.
Selecting the right specialty lubricant is only the first step. Correct application, contamination control, and ongoing optimisation determine whether the lubricant performs as designed — in your plant, with your equipment, every single day.
01. Correct Selection
Application-specific lubricant selection based on your equipment, operating conditions, load, temperature, speed, and compliance requirements. Not a catalogue choice — an engineering decision.
02. Controlled Application
The correct quantity at the correct interval — through manual or automated systems. Over and under-lubrication are both failure modes. Precision is the standard regardless of industry.
03. Contamination Control
Reducing the impact of dust, water, and process contaminants that degrade lubricant performance — whether in a cement plant, food facility, or steel operation.
04. Monitoring & Optimization
Continuous improvement through system assessment, oil analysis, and technical support — ensuring lubricant performance is maintained and improved over time.
— GET STARTED
Not sure which lubricant is right for your application?
Start with a lubrication assessment. We identify where lubricant selection or application is causing failures — and recommend the right specialty lubricant for your specific equipment, industry, and operating conditions. No obligation.
Typically completed within 5 working days.