Your wind farm is out of OEM warranty
Klüber plays in premium OEM approvals. When the turbine is post-warranty, the operator looks for product compatible with the original spec at MRO pricing. That's where LUBESOLUT comes in.
Wind MRO comparison · OEM-compatible specs
LUBESOLUT vs Klüber
Wind MRO OEM specs (gearbox, pitch, yaw bearings) without unjustified premium, with private label available for your operational service.
Klüber has the premium brand; LUBESOLUT has your brand and your post-warranty spec.
Who Klüber is and when it makes sense to choose them
Klüber Lubrication, part of the Freudenberg Group, is the global technical reference in specialised lubricants for wind. It holds direct OEM approvals from turbine manufacturers and maintains premium positioning in gearbox, pitch and yaw bearings.
Choosing Klüber makes sense when your turbine is under OEM warranty and you need exactly the product approved by the manufacturer, when you work with a premium budget or when the application is extreme offshore and demands the unquestioned technical reference.
When LUBESOLUT is the better option
Four scenarios where the MRO + private label model delivers more value than the technical boutique premium.
MRO of gearbox, pitch and yaw bearings on an operational budget
Specs met for the three key points: gearbox (gears), pitch (blade bearings) and yaw (orientation bearings). Pricing designed for scheduled replacements, not for OEM premium.
Distributor or MRO service that wants its own wind range
Klüber does not do private label. If you manage a wind MRO service, we manufacture your full wind range with your brand, your labelling and NDA before the project.
You need specific formulation for a specific farm
Adaptation to specific gearbox model, real operating conditions (offshore, high humidity, extreme temperature) within reasonable European lead time. Without going through German parent validation.
LUBESOLUT vs Klüber comparison
Non-exhaustive comparison. Where Klüber keeps an objective advantage (direct OEM approvals, premium technical positioning in wind) we say so.
| Dimension | LUBESOLUT | Klüber |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Rubí (Barcelona) | Munich (Germany) · Freudenberg Group |
| Size | Independent European manufacturer | ~2,500 employees · 40 offices + plants in >30 countries |
| Wind focus | Post-warranty MRO + operational service | Global technical reference · direct OEM approvals |
| Turbine OEM approvals | Compatible with OEM specs (no direct approval) | Direct OEM approvals from turbine manufacturers |
| Pricing | Accessible MRO · without unjustified premium | Premium technical boutique |
| Private label | Yes — core product, NDA before the project | No — sells its premium brand |
| Custom development | Specific formulation for specific farm within European lead time | Closed catalogue, does not formulate from scratch for a customer |
| MIL-PRF / NATO defence | Yes — P1 vertical | No explicit positioning |
Cases for choosing LUBESOLUT
Three concrete applications where the MRO + private label model delivers technical authority without premium pricing.
Wind farm operators and post-warranty MRO
Replacement of gearbox, pitch and yaw bearings in operational fleets where the turbine no longer requires OEM-approved product and the MRO budget doesn't justify the Klüber premium.
MRO services with their own wind range
If you manage a wind MRO service and want to differentiate yourself with your own brand, we manufacture your full wind range: gearbox oils, pitch/yaw greases, cleaners, brake fluids, all under your labelling.
Tier A distributors for the mid-sized wind market
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, southern Europe: operational wind farms where the customer looks for technically serious product without entering the German premium circuit. Specs met, European lead times.
Frequently asked questions
Can LUBESOLUT replace a Klüberplex BEM in my gearbox?
If your turbine is already out of OEM warranty, we can formulate a product compatible with the original spec. If the turbine is under warranty, we must respect the manufacturer's list. Send us the exact spec (Klüber PDS + gearbox viscosity + operating conditions) and we return technical feasibility within 48 hours.
Do your wind lubricants have OEM approvals like Klüber's?
Klüber has direct OEM approvals from turbine manufacturers and is the premium reference in wind gearbox. LUBESOLUT formulates compatible with OEM specs for the post-warranty MRO market, where direct OEM approval loses weight versus technical compliance with the spec.
How much cheaper is LUBESOLUT than Klüber?
It depends on product and volume, but savings usually sit in the MRO band versus OEM premium. The key difference is the proposition: Klüber sells its premium brand with technical prestige; LUBESOLUT formulates at MRO pricing and, if you want, manufactures with your brand for your channel.
Do you do private label for wind products?
Yes. If you manage a wind MRO service and want your own wind range (gearbox, pitch, yaw, cleaners, brake fluids) with your brand and your labelling, we manufacture under NDA with European lead times and accessible MOQs.
Tell us what you need
Send us the gearbox spec, turbine model and annual volume. We return a TCO comparative analysis and a technical proposal within 48 hours.
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