Mining Suppliers South Africa — Lubricants, Tools & Industrial Supplies
Authorised distributor of Mobil lubricants, Quaker Houghton products and Lasher Tools for open pit, underground and processing plant mining operations. Bulk supply, tender documentation and technical grade selection available.
Brand Status
Authorised Mobil & Quaker Houghton Distributor | Export to Angola, Botswana, Lesotho and Nigeria
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NDCR 2026 — Dust Compliance
The National Dust Control Regulations (NDCR 2026) require South African mines to maintain a dust management plan. Orbit Industrial stocks MINETECH™ DG and DUSTGRIP® JFP-95 — both suitable for specification in your plan.
Industrial Supply for South African Mining Operations
Orbit Industrial works directly with mining contractors, maintenance managers and procurement departments to deliver the logistical certainty required for remote and continuous-operation mining sites. As an authorised distributor for Mobil and Quaker Houghton, we supply open pit, underground and processing plant operations with genuine products.
Authorised Distributor
Genuine Mobil and Quaker Houghton products through the authorised distribution chain — with full product data sheets and SDS documentation.
Bulk & IBC Supply
20L, 208L drums and 1,000L IBCs. We coordinate logistics to remote mining sites from our Western Cape and Gauteng hubs.
Tender & Procurement Support
We support formal RFQs, B2B tenders and government procurement with competitive pricing, compliance documentation and same-business-day response on bulk enquiries.
Technical Grade Selection
Our technical team assists with lubricant specification for haul truck axles, crusher gearboxes, conveyor drives, hydraulic systems and processing plant gearboxes.
Mining Lubrication Solutions
Correct lubricant specification is a production continuity decision in mining. Orbit Industrial supplies the full Mobil lubricant range across all mining equipment categories.
Haul Trucks & Mobile Equipment
Engine Oil — Mobil Delvac Modern 15W-40 Super Defense
Synthetic technology diesel engine oil for mixed fleet, mining and off-highway equipment. Replaces Mobil Delvac MX 15W-40. TBN 11 mgKOH/g. Formal OEM approvals include Mack EO-M Plus/EO-N, Renault Trucks RLD-2, Volvo VDS-3, Detroit Fluids 93K215, MTU Category 2, KAMAZ V-8 and Cummins CES 20077/20078. Meets ACEA E3/E7, API CI-4/CH-4/CG-4/CF-4, and Caterpillar ECF-2.
Haul Truck Axles & Final Drives
Gear Oil — Mobilube HD 80W-90
API GL-5 mineral gear lubricant for heavy-duty axles and final drives on mining haul trucks and off-highway equipment. Approved to ZF TE-ML 05A/07A/12E/16F/19B/21A, Mack GO-G Plus, Meritor 0-76-D/0-76-N and Dana Spicer SHAES-256 Rev E. Meets MIL-PRF-2105E.
Conveyor Drives, Crushers & Mill Gearboxes
Industrial Gear Oil — Mobilgear 600 XP & Mobilgear SHC
ISO VG 150–680 industrial gear oils for enclosed gearboxes. Mobilgear SHC 320/460 (synthetic) approved to Flender, GE OHV D50E35, SEW-Eurodrive; meets AGMA 9005-F16, DIN 51517-3:2018-09 and ISO L-CKD.
Hydraulic Excavators & Mining Machinery
Hydraulic Fluids — Mobil DTE Range
Anti-wear hydraulic oils for mining excavators, drill rigs and processing plant hydraulic systems. For fire-risk underground environments, we supply Quaker Houghton fire-resistant hydraulic fluids.
Bearings, Sheaves & Pins
Industrial Grease — Mobilgrease Range
High-performance greases for mining equipment bearings, sheaves, pins and bushings, from standard EP lithium complex through to specialised synthetic greases.
Mills, Draglines & Open Gear Drives
Open Gear Lubricant — Mobiltac 375 NC
Extra high performance non-leaded, non-chlorinated diluent-type open gear lubricant for ring gears on ore-processing mills, cement kilns, draglines and shovels. Will not harden, chip or flake in cold weather; self-healing; excellent resistance to water washing. Minimum operating temperature -1°C.
Air Compressors & Pneumatic Systems
Compressor Oils — Mobil Rarus Range
Mineral and synthetic compressor lubricants for rotary screw, reciprocating and centrifugal air compressors: Rarus 427 (mineral, ISO VG 100), Rarus 827 (synthetic, ISO VG 100), Rarus 829 (synthetic, ISO VG 150), and Rarus SHC 1024/1025/1026 (synthetic, ISO 32/46/68).
Mine Hoists & Wire Ropes
Wire Rope Lubricant — Mobil Arma 798
Wire rope lubricant and rust preventive for mine hoists, winders, dragline cables and crane wire ropes. Deep strand penetration, self-healing film, water displacement and salt corrosion protection.
Lubrication by Mining Equipment Type
Reference guide for primary lubricant requirements on common South African mining equipment — contact Orbit Industrial to confirm specifications for your specific OEM and model.
| Equipment | Lubrication Requirement | Typical Mobil Product |
|---|---|---|
| Haul trucks (Cat, Komatsu, Bell) | Engine oil, axle gear oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic oil | Mobil Delvac Modern 15W-40, Mobilube HD 80W-90 |
| Jaw and cone crushers | Gearbox ISO VG 320–460, bearing grease | Mobilgear 600 XP 320/460 or Mobilgear SHC 320/460 |
| Ball and rod mills | Mill gearbox ISO VG 460, trunnion bearings, open ring gear | Mobilgear 600 XP 460, Mobiltac 375 NC (ring gear) |
| Conveyor systems | Head drive gearbox ISO VG 220–320, idler bearing grease | Mobilgear 600 XP 220/320, Mobilgrease MP |
| Hydraulic excavators | Hydraulic system ISO 46, final drive gear oil, swing bearing grease | Mobil DTE 10 Excel 46, Mobilube HD 80W-90 |
| Underground LHD vehicles | Engine oil, axle oil, hydraulic oil — fire-resistant for fire-risk zones | Mobil Delvac Modern 15W-40, Houghto-Safe 620 E |
| Mine winders & hoists | Winder gearbox ISO VG 460, wire rope lubrication | Mobilgear 600 XP 460, Mobil Arma 798 |
| Air compressors (site & plant) | Compressor oil — rotary screw and reciprocating | Mobil Rarus range (427/827/829/SHC series) |
Quaker Houghton — Specialised Mining Solutions
Orbit Industrial is an authorised Quaker Houghton distributor supplying specialised products for mining applications where standard lubricants are not sufficient.
Underground Mining
Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids — Houghto-Safe 620 E
Water-glycol fire-resistant hydraulic fluid (ISO 6743-4 Type HFC) for underground mining equipment in fire-risk environments. No flash point, no fire point. Excellent ferrous corrosion protection, 65% biodegradable (OECD 301D).
Open Pit Mining & Haul Roads
Dust Suppression — MINETECH™ DG & DUSTGRIP® JFP-95
MINETECH™ DG water-based dust suppression concentrate (0.5–2.0% dilution) for haul roads, reducing total water consumption for dust control. DUSTGRIP® JFP-95 self-metering solid cartridge for continuous miners, crushers and transfer points.
Mining Infrastructure & Assets
Corrosion Protection — ENSIS® DW 2462
Dewatering rust preventive providing up to 24 months indoor protection and several months outdoor protection. Effective on ferrous and non-ferrous metal, barium-free. Suited to drill pipe, casing and structural steel in coastal mining environments.
Lasher Tools — Authorised Mining Hand Tools Distributor
Orbit Industrial is an authorised Lasher Tools distributor supplying heavy-duty hand tools for mining maintenance teams, contractors and site operations.
Picks & Mattocks
Lasher picks, mattocks and combination picks for breaking, loosening and excavation in mining maintenance and construction environments.
Shovels & Spades
Square-mouth and round-mouth shovels, ballast forks and garden spades for site maintenance and general labour applications.
Crowbars & Sledgehammers
Lasher crowbars and sledgehammers for breaking, driving and demolition tasks in mining and construction environments.
Wheelbarrows & Rakes
Lasher wheelbarrows and rakes for mining site operations, material handling and site rehabilitation programmes.
Safety Data Sheets
Safety data sheets for Mobil products are available at exxonmobil.com/en/sds/sdssearch.
Mining Lubricant & Industrial Supplies Distributor — South Africa
Orbit Industrial Supplies is an authorised Mobil and Quaker Houghton distributor supplying Mobil industrial lubricants, gear and transmission oils, hydraulic oils, mining greases, Mobiltac 375 NC open gear lubricant, Mobil Arma 798 wire rope lubricant, Quaker Houghton fire-resistant hydraulic fluids, NDCR 2026 dust compliance products, ENSIS DW 2462 corrosion protection and Lasher heavy-duty mining hand tools to mining contractors, maintenance managers and procurement departments. Request a bulk quote online.
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Please complete the quote form to request pricing. We will confirm stock availability and respond with pricing within the same business day. If your request is urgent, call 021 569 2530.