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Each piece of construction equipment made by different original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) has its specific lubrication requirements. OEMs define the minimum requirements for lubricants or greases, but not all products that meet these standards deliver the same level of performance.
Working conditions in the construction industry are often severe. The equipment’s design characteristics, operational parameters and environment must all be considered when selecting the lubricant. Factors like temperature, humidity and location all pose different challenges for lubrication, particularly as many companies seek to diversify into quarrying and cement production.
Effective engine lubrication is critical to protect high-cost equipment, and minimise downtime due to frequent oil changes, maintenance or even component failures.
The hydraulic system is at the heart of many critical pieces of construction equipment. Hydraulic fluid plays a vital role in ensuring continuous and smooth equipment operation, energy savings and long machine lifespan.
Shell Tellus S3 V achieved up to five times longer oil life in the industry-standard oil life test than the industry minimum.
Driveline technology is critical to construction equipment. Component life, equipment downtime and oil drain intervals - and therefore TCO - can be significantly impacted by the quality of the oil.
Robust, high-performing greases are essential to keep heavy duty machinery working efficiently.
Looking beyond the present day, Shell Lubricants is always working to consider the future challenges that the next generation of products and services will help companies to overcome.
Looking at current industry trends, some issues Shell Lubricants is already addressing include:
The emergence of new OEMs from Asia is introducing a broader variety of construction equipment to the industry, all with slightly different lubrication requirements. In addition, in regions like North America, many construction companies are starting to move into quarrying and cement manufacturing. This is diversifying their portfolio of equipment, and means that the lubricant must be able to perform in even more challenging operating conditions.
Applying sensor technology and telemetrics to analyse lubricant and equipment performance in real time will play an increasingly important role, especially as companies look to lengthen ODIs, improve efficiency, and further extend equipment life.
Emissions performance standards worldwide are increasingly stringent. For example, the CK-4 and FA-4 specifications for engine oils also include tighter emission requirements. In Europe, OEMs and Shell Lubricants are preparing for the introduction of new Stage V emission legislation, scheduled for 2019.
Although the exact nature of environmental targets vary from region to region, the impact on fuels is being felt around the world. Some countries are already introducing high biodiesel blends for construction engines, while we also expect increasing adoption of LNG fuels. Engines designed to run on alternative fuels place different requirements on the lubricant, for example hotter operating temperatures.
Gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology is one of the most exciting recent innovations in lubrication and one example of how product performance can be enhanced in the future.
The latest synthetic base oils from Shell are produced from natural gas using a revolutionary, proprietary gas-to-liquids (GTL) process. With no sulphur* and very low aromatic and unsaturates contents, these GTL base fluids typically have higher flash points, lower densities and more effective thermal properties than conventional mineral oils. They enable the development of lubricants that offer superior performance compared to those based on traditional, crude-derived base oils.
*Below the detection limits according to ISO 14596/ASTM D2622
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