Selecting the right lubricant or grease is a critical first step in improving productivity and realising significant TCO savings.

The role of hydraulic fluids

The hydraulic system is at the heart of many critical pieces of manufacturing equipment. Most companies understand that proper equipment maintenance is essential to operational efficiency, but the impact of the hydraulic fluid is often underestimated.

Multiple surveys conducted by hydraulic equipment manufacturers and other industry bodies have shown that 50% to 70% of equipment failures are related to ‘improper hydraulic fluid condition2.

Selecting the proper type and grade of hydraulic fluid and then performing proper fluid maintenance can help reduce the severity and frequency of equipment malfunction.

Longer lasting oil

Shell Tellus S4 ME hydraulic fluid lasts up to 10 times longer than the industry minimum standard oil life.

  1. This study commissioned by Shell Lubricants and conducted by research firm Edelman Intelligence, polled 493 decision-makers in the manufacturing industry in eight countries (Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Russia, the UK and the US) from November to December 2015
  2. Source: multiple surveys by industry bodies including additive companies, filter manufactures, hydraulic equipment manufacturers. One source includes Parker Hannifin GmbH Bulletin: HY30-3248/ UK: Hydraulic Fluids for Parker Axial Piston Pumps Series PV

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Our new online chat tool gives you answers to questions about oils and lubes.

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Our experts can advise you on which oil to use to improve efficiency and reduce your operating costs. 

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Shell LubeAnalyst

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Shell LubeAnalyst

This early warning system lets you identify potential oil or equipment failures before they become critical. 

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Shell LubeCoach

We coach your team to deliver better performance through this in-depth lubrication training programme.

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Shell LubeMatch

Use this free online service to find the right lubricants for your vehicles and equipment in seconds.

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Shell LubeVideoCheck

This sophisticated fibre optic tool lets you inspect the inside of your engine without dismantling it.

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Shell Lubricants for Manufacturing

Gear oils

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Gear oils

Explore Shell’s range of gear oils to see how you can prolong asset life, prevent breakdowns and increase the efficiency of your machinery.

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Compressor oils

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Compressor oils

Whatever your technical needs and operational conditions, explore our range of compressor oils to discover how Shell can help you get the most from your equipment investment.

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Greases oils

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Greases

The longer your grease lasts, the longer your components last, and the less lubrication maintenance for your equipment. With a full product range of Shell Gadus greases, you can select the grease to best meet your needs.

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Hydraulic fluids

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Hydraulic fluids

Find out how Shell hydraulic fluids can maintain or even improve the efficiency of your hydraulic systems with the latest synthetic, ashless technology.

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Slideways oils

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Slideways oils

You can reduce maintenance costs and lost production time by choosing a higher quality slideway oil from Shell’s range. 

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