Industrial & Engine Oils Authentication

Counterfeit lubricants represent a hidden danger to machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment worldwide. Unlike visible product categories where consumers can sometimes identify fakes, counterfeit oils look identical to genuine products until the damage is done.

Engine failures. Machinery breakdowns. Shortened equipment life. The consequences cost businesses far more than any savings from cheaper fake products. OET's partnership with the brand KURZ SCRIBOS delivers authentication that protects both equipment and brand reputation.

The Hidden Cost of Counterfeit Lubricants

Documented Impacts:

Engine damage from inadequate lubrication or incompatible additives
Machinery failures in industrial settings causing production downtime
Voided warranties when equipment damage is traced to non-specified lubricants
Fleet management costs from increased maintenance and reduced vehicle life
Industrial accident risks from lubricant-related equipment failures

Scale of Lubricant Counterfeiting

Global lubricants market valued at over $160 billion
Industry estimates suggest 10-25% of lubricants in some markets are counterfeit
Premium synthetic oils face highest counterfeiting rates due to price differential
Industrial lubricants increasingly targeted

Categories at Risk

Automotive Engine Oils

Modern engines require precisely formulated lubricants meeting specific viscosity grades and additive packages. Counterfeit oils may have incorrect viscosity, inadequate additives, or contaminants that accelerate wear.

Industrial Lubricants

Manufacturing facilities depend on specialized lubricants: hydraulic fluids, gear oils, compressor oils, and process lubricants. Counterfeits can cause equipment failures with significant production and safety implications.

Marine and Heavy Equipment Oils

Large engines in marine vessels, mining equipment, and construction machinery require specialized lubricants. Equipment downtime costs often exceed the value of the equipment itself.

ValiGate®: Uncopyable Protection

The brand KURZ SCRIBOS developed ValiGate® to provide authentication that counterfeiters cannot duplicate.

Cryptographic Uniqueness

Every ValiGate® code contains encrypted data that cannot be extracted or reproduced.

Physical Security Features

Microscopic security elements within each code are verified during scanning—requiring specialized production technology unavailable to counterfeiters.

Real-Time Verification

SCRIBOS 360 verifies each scan against the secure database. Suspicious patterns trigger alerts for investigation.

Industry Standards and Specifications

API Standards

American Petroleum Institute certifications (SP, SN Plus, CK-4, etc.) indicate oils meeting specific performance requirements.

ACEA Specifications

European Automobile Manufacturers' Association sequences define performance for European applications.

OEM Approvals

Manufacturer-specific approvals (BMW LL-04, VW 502.00, MB 229.5, etc.) require testing and certification.

Protecting B2B Customers

Fleet Operators

Fleet managers purchasing lubricants for multiple vehicles need assurance of consistent quality. Authentication protects against counterfeit infiltration into bulk purchasing.

Industrial Manufacturers

Production equipment depends on specified lubricants. Authentication ensures maintenance supplies meet requirements.

Service Workshops

Repair shops stake their reputation on quality service. Authentication protects against unknowingly using counterfeit products.

Application Options

Format	Description	Ideal For
QR Code Only	ValiGate® QR code for integration into existing packaging	Brands with established packaging design
Full Printed Label	Complete label with ValiGate® QR and brand design	Products requiring new label solutions
Flexible Packaging	Oil-resistant flexible packaging for bottles, drums, and IBC containers	High-volume product lines

EXPERIENCE VALIGATE® TECHNOLOGY

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As one of the exclusive application and sales partners of the brand KURZ SCRIBOS in Türkiye, OET provides complete technology infrastructure and local implementation expertise. Through this partnership, brands in Türkiye and beyond gain access to world-class anti-counterfeiting technologies that combine physical product security with digital intelligence.

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