Lubricity Improvers for Low Sulfur Fuels

Prevent Engine Wear. Extend Equipment Life. Comply with Emission Regulations.

Laboratory testing of base, treated, and enhanced fuel samples with a dropper and reagent bottle.

Why does Lubricity Matter in Today’s Fuels?

With evolving global fuel emission standards such as IMO 2020 and Euro VI norms; refiners are required to produce ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) and low sulfur marine fuels. While this helps reduce air pollution, it also removes naturally occurring lubricating compounds like sulfur, which are essential to protect fuel system components.

The result? Poor lubricity can cause:

Poor Lubricity

Premature wear of fuel injectors and pumps

Increased Friction

Increased friction in engine parts

Reduced Life

Reduced fuel system life

Higher Costs

Higher maintenance and replacement costs

The result? Poor lubricity can cause serious engine problems. That’s where Rodanco’s Lubricity Improvers come in to restore and enhance lubricating properties in low sulfur and alternative fuels.

Rodanco Lubricity Improvers: Engine Protection Starts Here

Rodanco provides a high performance range of lubricity additives specifically engineered to restore and enhance fuel lubricating properties in low sulfur, biodiesel, marine, and alternative fuels. Designed for effectiveness at low treat rates, these additives are available in both acid based and ester based chemistries to meet diverse regulatory and operational requirements.

Key Benefits

Protects Fuel Systems

Reduces metal to metal contact in injectors and pumps, minimizing wear and extending equipment life.

Fuel Compatibility

Suitable for ULSD, biodiesel blends, marine fuels, and specialty distillates.

Performance Compliance

Improves lubricity to meet or exceed international HFRR standards (ASTM D6079 / EN ISO 12156).

Cost Effective Dosing

Delivers consistent performance at low treat rates.

Flexible Chemistry Options

Acid and ester versions available for compatibility with different fuel systems and materials.

Applications

Rodanco lubricity improvers are widely used in diesel, off road, marine, and biodiesel fuel formulations to ensure optimal engine protection and smooth operation across varied fuel types.

Why Choose Rodanco?

High performance wear protection across fuel types

Efficient and economical dosing

Broad compatibility with modern low sulfur and alternative fuels

Supported by expert technical guidance and fuel testing

Application Areas

Rodanco’s Lubricity Improvers are suitable for:

Refinery blending and finishing

Fuel terminals and logistics hubs

Marine fuel bunkering (IMO 2020 compliant)

Off road diesel and biodiesel distributors

Multi product pipelines requiring lubricity correction

Technical Performance Backed by Testing

Rodanco’s Lubricity Improvers are suitable for:

High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) – ASTM D6079 / EN ISO 12156

Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) – ASTM D5001

Compatibility checks with metal surfaces and elastomers

Customized lab support for treat rate optimization and blending validation

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