Lubricants for Mining
Lubricants for Mining & Quarrying
The mining industry is tough. People and machines work side by side in extreme temperatures and harsh conditions. Yet the sector is primed for a leap forward. Larger mines are leading the way, by adopting new technologies – and beginning to raise the bar for the rest of the industry. Still, many managers of mining operations must focus so much on the basics of keeping their operation going that it is hard for them to think about anything else. For mines and businesses of all sizes to work smarter, more sustainably – and still increase output, you need a trusted partner that can get to you, wherever you are, whenever you need them.
Improve operations by connecting digital and physical resources
It’s not easy to implement connected technologies at scale, especially when depleting ore reserves and declining ore grades in existing operations mean that companies must mine deeper to reach new deposits, which in turn increases costs.
Still, the potential upside is huge. Connected technologies can help firms better understand their resources, optimise material and equipment flows, anticipate problems before they happen – and automate processes to help staff focus on higher value tasks.
Given the variable nature of mining, frequently operating in extreme locations with challenging geology, equipment is under stress and susceptible to breakdowns. For mining to move forward, digital technology and data must be combined with physical maintenance best practice.
Shell Lubricant Solutions mining customers have made $24.4 million in annual savings by reducing equipment downtime.¹
Reduce costs with digital mining tech
Connected technologies have a vital role to play in the future of mining – helping you to drive efficiency and improve total cost of ownership (TCO). In fact, it’s possible to reduce your maintenance budgets by 30% (including maintenance, labour and fuel) by following these key steps:
- Select the right oils and greases for each application
- Implement effective lubrication management strategies
- Support ongoing decision making with data analysis
60% of companies believe they can reduce costs by more than 5% simply with effective lubrication selection and/or management.²
How customers are saving millions in mining
Discover how, by working with Shell Lubricant Solutions, our customers have made $63.9 million of lubricant-related savings around the world.
Enhance decision-making with data analytics
Seven out of ten mining companies now use at one type of Industry 4.0 technology to improve their productivity and operational efficiency. Still, there’s more opportunity to lower costs and increase profits by enhancing your existing ways of working with digital tools and services, such as:
Disclaimers:
1 How Customers Have Made Millions of Dollars in Savings Across the Mining Sector e-booklet, Shell
2 “Unlocking Efficiency in Mining” Whitepaper, Shell
