Using Shell LubeAnalyst test kits can help you extend equipment life and avoid unexpected breakdowns. Monitoring the condition of the lubricant in your transmission, axels and differentials provides detailed equipment health insights, used by Shell industry experts to generate preventative maintenance recommendations. With a range of kits available, you can choose the level of information you require.
| INSIGHT | STANDARD TEST KIT | PLUS TEST KIT | PREMIUM TEST KIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common failure modes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wear and contaminants levels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water contamination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Understanding protection of gears via viscosity control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Understanding if the lubricant viscosity is within specification at 100 °C | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual indication of degradation and cleanliness | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Major equipment wear detection to provide an early warning of gear misalignment that could lead to catastrophic failure | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Enhanced protection through detecting larger particles | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Assessment of oil degradation for increased confidence to extend ODI | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Particle count to assess oil cleanliness | ✓ | ||
| Viscosity loss through shear loss in multi-grade oils to help identify if top up with a lubricant of a different viscosity has occurred | ✓ |
For more in-depth insights and a wider range of specialist analysis, additional Premium Test Kits are available for other applications in your industry. A selection is provided below or to view the full range of available tests download the guide below.
