Lubricants for Construction
Construction projects demand equipment you can rely on. That’s why Shell offers advanced lubricants designed to help protect vital components, extend equipment life and keep machines operating reliably in harsh construction conditions. From engine oils and hydraulic fluids to transmission oils, axle oils and heavy-duty greases, we help keep your construction fleet moving.
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Total cost of ownership
Total cost of ownership1, or TCO, is mentioned often in the construction industry, but what exactly does it mean? And how can a lubricants supplier play a role in helping companies achieve it?
Maximising output – The impact of lubrication
Lubrication management is critical to the construction industry. In fact, 87% of construction companies have experienced unplanned downtime, with the majority of incidents directly related to lubrication issues.2 As a result, we see many customers extending equipment life beyond warranty, often overlooking the impact their lubrication practices can have on productivity.
The benefits of a well-oiled machine
As changing conditions, equipment and construction needs disrupt the marketplace, our lubrication processes can help you keep up with competing demands – all while reducing costs.
How to approach lubrication management
With so many moving parts, it’s vital that your construction equipment is matched with the right lubricants. Especially with the emergence of new powertrains, environments and applications – all of which demand slightly different lubrication requirements.
Find out how to unlock new efficiencies and lower your total cost of ownership by adding Shell’s lubricants experts to your extended team.
1Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is defined by Shell Lubricant Solutions as the total amount spent on the equipment, incl. cost of acquisition and operation over its entire working life, and costs from lost production during downtime.
2Based on a survey, commissioned by Shell Lubricants and conducted by research firm Edelman Intelligence, covering 350 interviews with Construction sector staff who purchase, influence the purchase or use lubricants / greases as part of their job across 7 countries (USA, China, India, Germany, Russia, Indonesia and the UK) from March to April 2018. For more information, please visit www.edelmanintelligence.com
Innovation means nothing without reliability and performance
Work schedules on a complex construction site are planned down to the minute. As a result, all equipment must be available, working at peak efficiency, and exactly where it’s supposed to be.
According to the Shell Powering Peak Performance report:
- 34% of lubricant decision-makers in construction admit there are challenges in keeping up with the latest practices and trends.1
- A further 68% of respondents believe more third-party advice would improve their practices.1
- 76% think a lubricant supplier who can share expertise would be invaluable to their company.1
The latest low-viscosity, synthetic lubricants are designed to be more effective for longer, extending the time between oil-drain intervals. They combine protection against wear with friction-reducing properties, helping to safeguard against damage while also maximising the amount of energy in the fuel that is delivered to the machine’s moving parts. All of which helps cut fuel costs and emissions.
How to keep pace with progress
As the construction industry evolves, the companies that respond in an agile and innovative fashion will gain an edge over their competitors.
Working with Shell Lubricant Solutions is one way to ensure advanced equipment operates at optimum levels. Equipped with innovative and high-performance products, we provide your engineers with the knowledge and tools they need to apply the latest technologies in lubrication and equipment maintenance.
Through services such as Shell LubeAdvisor, Shell LubeMatch and Shell LubeCoach, this knowledge helps companies:
- Train staff on the latest lubrication best practices.
- Find exactly the right oil for their equipment and use case.
- Ensure oil — and the machine it protects — remains in peak condition.
By doing so, our experts can help you keep up with the pace of change, so you can stay one step ahead of your competitors.
1 Based on a survey, commissioned by Shell Lubricants and conducted by research firm Edelman Intelligence, covering 350 interviews with Construction sector staff who purchase, influence the purchase or use lubricants / greases as part of their job across 7 countries (USA, China, India, Germany, Russia, Indonesia and the UK) from March to April 2018. For more information, please visit www.edelmanintelligence.com
Services
The Shell LubeAdvisor service is delivered through highly trained Shell technical staff consisting of office-based technical helpdesks and field-based lubrication engineers. In addition, there are a number of helpful and convenient tools for you to use, with the complete Shell LubeAdvisor service offering you a wealth of engineering, technical and application knowledge.