Decisions to invest in upgrading equipment are not made lightly, and come with the expectation of improved efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Yet realising these goals, and maximising your output, all depends on effective maintenance.

As equipment becomes more sophisticated, so do maintenance requirements.

Proper application and ongoing monitoring of lubricants can make the difference between unexpected issues bringing operations to a halt, and stopping an emerging problem in its tracks.

The Shell Lubricant Solutions services portfolio has a number of offerings designed to equip customers with the information and resources you need to implement a more proactive maintenance programme.

Bespoke equipment health checks

Oil condition monitoring provides a health check for your machinery. In-depth personalized reports can uncover early warning signals of potential failures and highlight opportunities for optimisation, to help keep your machinery running. We offer bespoke solutions for a wide range of operations and equipment types:

• Shell LubeAnalyst - rapid, high-detail laboratory oil analysis covering 100+ different test options, including specialised turbine and varnish tests.
• Shell LubeAnalyst Lite - on-site sample analysis and results in less than 20 minutes, for quick troubleshooting to inform immediate actions.
• Shell Remote Sense - continuous remote oil condition monitoring using sensor technology and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights and recommendations for your critical assets in real time.
  

Upskilling employees

Key to optimising lubrication is ensuring maintenance staff are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to put the right processes in place.

• Shell LubeCoach - empowers your maintenance team with the expertise of our technical specialists. Through e-learning, webinars, or face-to-face classroom training workshops, they will gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about a fully optimised lubrication plan, resulting in longer equipment and component life.

Equipped with the tools and information to optimise equipment lubrication, you will be in a stronger position to minimise downtime, maximise productivity, and realise tangible benefits to your bottom line.