TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
Real-life examples Similarly , fleet operators tend to involve lubricant manufacturers in identifying lubrication issues and selecting the right product to maximise the efficiency of their machinery . A good example is a construction company that provides services to the steel industry in Argentina and operates heavyduty loaders and dumper trucks . The company was experiencing problems with transmission bearings and had an average of two failures a year per machine .
Shell Lubricants suggested the company switch to Shell Spirax S4 CX 30 transmission oil , which is designed to help extend component life . The company trialled the lubricant , and the results convinced it to use Shell Spirax S4 CX 30 throughout its fleet .
The company also took advantage of Shell LubeCoach , a high-quality training programme that helps businesses provide their employees with the knowledge they need to optimise lubricant use . By changing to Shell Spirax S4 CX 30 , the company has reduced the failures in transmission bearings by 50 percent . With fewer breakdowns , it is benefiting from reduced bearing and maintenance costs , lower lubricant consumption and less downtime , and has reported total annual savings of $ 34,000 .
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