How Process oil is essential for automotive industry

Process oil is an important component in the automotive industry, widely used in tire manufacturing, rubber processing and the production of finished products, including automotive parts, insulation, hoses, belts, and seals.
Applications of Process Oil
Minyak proses are valuable for various industrial applications. They are specially used as the processing and manufacturing to enhance product efficiency and improving material properties. Key applications include:
- Rubber & Tire Industry
- Polymer & Plastic Industry
- Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings
- Textile & Leather Industry
- Metalworking & Lubricants Industry
- Printing Inks & Paints Industry
- Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
- Agriculture Industry

How to choose the right Process Oil for automotive industry?
Indonesia’s automotive market is growing, driven by government initiatives, rising EV adoption, and expanding domestic manufacturing. The Indonesian government aims to become one of the largest producers of electric batteries. Due to the country's large deposits of nickel, it could help strengthen EV supply chain. In addition, EV and HEV sales have surged from 2% of total vehicles in 2022 to 9% in 2023 and 15% in 2024. They are forecast to reach 18% in 2025 and 29% by 2030.
This growth drives rising demand for high-performance raw materials such as process oil. In the automotive industry, Minyak proses are essential in rubber manufacturing and compound production. They improve production efficiency while enhancing the elasticity and durability of tires and rubber components, including hoses, belts, and seals. In addition, process oils increase heat resistance, resulting in longer-lasting and high performance products.
- Paraffinic Oil (GRANDFENIX) - offers color stability, high saturate levels, low volatility, a high flash point, and a wide viscosity range. It is environmentally friendly, complies with EU regulations, is suitable for various applications, and provides long-term stability.
- Naphthenic Oil (GRANDNEX) - available in a variety of viscosities, flash points, solvency levels and colors. It offers excellent low-temperature flexibility and maintains balanced solvency. It has low PAH content, environmentally friendly and complies with EU regulations. Suitable for rubber compound processing, green tires and export tires, especially exported to European countries.
- Aromatic Oil (GRANDORA) - high-aromatic content, with low aniline point, high flash point and dark green to black color. It is widely used in tire manufacturing, rubber processing.
Low PAHs Oil (GRANDIS) - with minimized PAH content, making it safer and more environmentally friendly. Suitable for use as a raw material for rubber processing in tire industry.

PSP Specialties Rubber Process Oil - High quality with certified standards
PSP is a leading supplier to international tire manufacturers, offering end-to-end technical support. We meet the requirements of national and worldwide standards, including European standards and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). PSP has earned global recognition certified under ISO/IEC 17025 for in-house laboratory management, including Thai Industrial Standards (TIS). We collaborate with research centers in Thailand to drive continuous product development that supports our customers and business partners. We also work with international freight forwarders to ship to over 50 destinations worldwide.
PSP — Powering Industry with Quality, Innovation, and Reliability
P.S.P. Specialties Public Company Limited is Thailand’s leading one-stop solution provider for lubricants and oil-related products, with an annual blending capacity exceeding 250 million liters. Supported by a well-structured and stable corporate organization across manufacturing, logistics, and trading ventures. PSP ensures a strong supply chain and secure supply with always available stock to meet customer demand.
Our modern distribution center, covering over 20,000 m², features automated systems and complies with DOEB safety standards. Moreover, the Technology Center, certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. Since 1989, PSP has been trusted for premium quality through advanced testing for lubricants, greases, and specialty oils.
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