Lubricants for Construction
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Construction Performance Video
Video transcript
Video transcript
Title: SLS Construction – Performance Video
Duration: 1.58 minutes
Description:
A short video highlighting the importance of lubrication in the construction industry.
This video includes b-roll footage to showcase the different conditions in which construction equipment has to operate in. The video explores how Shell lubricants can help keep equipment running.
SLS Construction – Performance video
[Background music plays]
Bright, fast paced music is played in the background
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Ripple pecten
[B-roll footage]
B-roll footage of different construction sites, these scenes are sped up to keep up with the music. You can see cranes moving and workmen laying concrete.
[Narration]
The construction industry has never been more important. From shaping the spaces that bring communities together,
[Text displays]
The global construction market is expected to reach $14.4 trillion in 2030
[B-roll footage]
Birds eye video of highways crossing
[Narration]
to building the infrastructure that helps create new ones,
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Ripple pecten
[B-roll footage]
Bridge under construction across a large river
[B-roll footage]
Workmen wearing hard hats and high vis vests speaking to each other at construction site.
[Narration]
opportunities exist on every site.
[B-roll footage]
Bridge under construction across a large river and trucks taking containers to a port/logistics site for shipping
[Text displays]
Responsible for more than 100 million jobs worldwide
[Narration]
But to continue delivering these immense benefits across society, companies must be prepared
for any situation.
[B-roll footage]
A port on the river with small cargo carriers moving infrastructure across the water. Stormy clouds forming and rain over a bridge which is under construction.
[Narration]
While there are some factors that can't be controlled,
{Visual transition)
Ripple pecten
[B-roll footage]
Shell employee wearing a hardhat and Shell protective clothing with a Shell logo on it
[B-roll footage]
Lubricants being made and tested in test tubes and labs
[Narration]
fortunately, you can choose the partners you work with and the products you use.
[B-roll footage]
Footage of excavators at sunset, construction workers operating at their sites.
[B-roll footage]
Digital visual of a building being built.
[Narration]
Choices that are increasingly important, given they can help set you up for success amid today's demanding operating environment and evolving economic landscape.
[B-roll footage]
Excavator being used to scoop up large stones at construction site
[Narration]
Helping you get the most out of your on-site equipment.
[B-roll footage]
Zoom out of construction site you can see scaffolding, cranes moving.
[Narration]
Thankfully, Shell Lubricants is here to help
[Text displays]
SHELL LUBRICANT SOLUTIONS
[Narration]
by extending equipment life in any condition.
[Text displays]
Extend Equipment Life
Shell LubeAnalyst
Shell Remote Sense
Shell LubeAdvisor
[B-roll footage]
Shell Tellus sample bottles
Birds eye view of construction equipment laying tarmac.
Footage of bridge being built next to trainline.
[Narration]
Shell Tellus keeps equipment running smoother by providing the protection needed for higher performance and lower consumption.
[Text displays]
Shell Tellus
S4 VE delivers up to 6,000 – 8, 000* hours operating in mobile equipment
*Based on a formulation of Shell Tellus S4 VE currently measured (which is continuing) using industry standard TOST test and Shell’s technical experience with finished lubricants, additive, chemistry and base oils, together with field and laboratory testing. No guarantee provided. Follow your OEM maintenance recommendations and schedule.
Shell PANOLIN
High performance biodegradable lubricants helping you meet your goals with less impact
[B-roll footage]
Shell Gadus red containers
Birds eye view of construction equipment moving soil
[Narration]
Shell Gadus improves the reliability of your fleet, delivering lasting protection so equipment can work harder for longer.
[Text displays]
Shell Gadus
Can extend excavator component life by 40%*
*40% is a result from on Shell monitored field study and may not be deemed as guarantee in any form of the performance of the product.
[B-roll footage]
Three Shell Rimula product packs against a yellow background
Construction workers wearing hard hats and high vis speaking at construction site, excavator working in the background.
Dump truck moving at construction site
Digital visual of the inside of an engine demonstrating aeration.
[Narration]
Shell Rimula provides robust protection for the latest engine technology through enhanced oxidation control, improved shear stability and excellent aeration.
[Text displays]
Shell Rimula
Improves performance and protection for the engine without compromising on longevity
Compared to traditional petroleum-based products. Order of magnitude depends on the respective individual product.
[B-roll footage]
Lubricants being poured
Gears moving effectively with lubricants
Close up of gears moving together
[Narration]
Shell Spirax delivers outstanding anti-wear performance, reducing maintenance costs by helping to extend oil-drain intervals.
[Text displays]
Shell Spirax
Extends oil-drain intervals from 2,000 to 4,00 hours*
*Based on field test performance
[B-roll footage]
Dump truck moving large quantities of stones
Shell logo on a flag blowing in the wind
Close up of lubricants being poured into test tubes
[Text displays]
Shell LubeAnalyst
[B-roll footage]
Female construction worker putting on her hardhat
Male construction worker on site, wearing hard hat looking at laptop
Groups of construction workers speaking together
[Text displays]
Shell LubeExpert
[B-roll footage]
Person using a digital tablet
Man on a crane, wearing a hard hat and completing building works on a large building structure
Close up of a man, wearing a hard hat, high vis jacket and safety glasses smiling
[Narration]
Meanwhile, our lubricants services give you access to everything from oil condition monitoring to online chat tools, together offering a total solution to ensure you have the right products, information and expertise on hand at any moment.
[B-roll footage]
Man and women at an industrial site smiling at the camera
Scientist in a laboratory developing lubricants
Roller machine being used on a road
[Narration]
Which together allow you to build a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, keeping uptime high, costs low and helping you meet your sustainability goals.
[Closing scene]
[B-roll footage]
Overview of construction night during the day, transitioning to night time
[Narration]
So that you can continue adding value to society and help keep your business Unstoppable.
[Text displays]
Keep your business Unstoppable
Customer testimonials
Knowledge Hub
Shell Tellus brochure
The Shell Tellus range of hydraulic oils covers a wide range of equipment and customer needs and offers improved wear protection, oil life and stick–slip control.
Shell Rimula Product Family Brochure
Discover the Shell Rimula product portfolio of innovative, heavy-duty engine oils, designed to meet diverse equipment and industry needs.
Shell Spirax Product Family Brochure
Discover how to deliver cost savings and drive your productivity with the Shell Spirax range for reliable and t operations. efficient heavy-duty flee
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.