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Bearing and circulating oils
Bearing and circulating oil with a range of protection and performance levels for a wide range of industrial applications. Its outstanding demulsibility allows water to be shed rapidly from the oil, so it can be removed from the lubrication system and protect equipment against corrosion, premature wear, and failure.
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Fire resistant hydraulic fluids
Fire resistant fluids pose a significantly lower fire hazard than conventional mineral oils. Shell technical advisors can support customers in managing the changeover process, adhering to the highest level of safety.
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Shell LubeAnalyst
An oil condition monitoring service to help keep your equipment and lubricants in optimum working order, by helping predict failures and identify efficiencies. The suite of offline, app-based and on-site support means there is a solution to meet your needs.
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Shell LubeAdvisor
Don’t risk unnecessary downtime by overlooking your gear oil. Discover our oil condition monitoring service that provides insights to improve maintenance practices.
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Shell LubeCoach
A modular training programme designed to adapt to the needs of your business and delivered by technical experts across the globe.
The world is changing
We are witnessing the impact of three key trends on the metals industry – all of which require urgent action from businesses who want to stay one step ahead.
Technology
Strides are being made in the arena of digitisation, with the upgrading of facilities and upskilling of workforces boosting productivity throughout the sector.
Cost pressures
Between external pressures and ageing assets, there is a growing demand to reduce downtime and avoid unnecessary costs, by more accurately predicting maintenance needs.
Environment
The industry is also under mounting pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, through less intensive water use and lower carbon emissions, while fully embracing circular economy.
Whether you are looking for enhanced equipment protection, improved energy efficiency, or support in reducing metals waste, Shell Lubricant Solutions has a dedicated offer for your business.
Hear from the experts
How can the metals sector improve operational efficiency and work to become more sustainable? Watch Greg Morris, Metals Sector Grease Product Application Specialist (Americas) at Shell to find out.
Balancing Productivity and Sustainability
Title: Metals Industry Viewpoint Greg Morris, Metals Sector Grease Product Application Specialist (Americas) at Shell
Duration: 1:06 minutes
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An industry expert Q&A video with Greg Morris, Metals Sector Grease Product Application Specialist (Americas) at Shell, discussing how the metals sector can improve its operational efficiency whilst becoming more sustainable.
Metals Industry Viewpoint with Greg Morris, Metals Sector Grease Product Application Specialist (Americas) at Shell
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Metals Industry Viewpoint with Greg Morris, Metals Sector Grease Product Application Specialist (Americas) at Shell
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How can the metals sector improve operational efficiency and work to become more sustainable?
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Operational efficiency and sustainability are actually tied together.
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Product selection has a huge impact
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on both sides of the operational efficiency ratio.
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So choosing the correct product
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will reduce consumption
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and carbon footprint, carbon intensity, it enhances reliability. And it also reduces the overall lubricant consumed
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per tonne produced. On the flip side
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using high quality products
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and energy efficient products reduces overall cost
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and energy consumption which also reduces carbon intensity.
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How can innovation in greases help the sector improve its productivity?
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Innovations in grease have allowed us to increase grease life
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enhance reliability and component protection
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whilst simultaneously
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reduce power consumption and reducing the cost side of the business.
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Find out more about Shell Lubricant Solutions and Sustainability
Visit Shell.com/LubricantSolutionsSustainability
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