Metals
One break in your process can halt production. High-temperature, high-load and wet conditions can place severe demands on metal-processing equipment. Whether you want to improve energy efficiency for greater output or lower emissions, or to cut maintenance costs by enhancing equipment protection, Shell offers a wide range of products and services designed to make a real difference to your margins.
Shell Lubricants for Metals
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.
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.
Greases oils
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.
Baosteel Group Corporation, China
Baosteel was experiencing issues with its bearings and lubricant filters. The use of Shell Morlina helped to save a reported US$53,185 in 2009.
Egyptian Iron & Steel Company, Egypt
The Egyptian Iron & Steel Company switched to Shell Albida HD 2 with a calculated saving of US$2,688,000 per annum.
Download the Iron and Steel company case study (PDF, 194 kB)
Southern Steel Corp, Vietnam
Changing to Shell Gadus helped this steel company reduce breakdowns and improve uptime. Result: reported annual saving of US$5,145.
Services
Shell LubeAdvisor
Our experts can advise you on which oil to use to improve efficiency and reduce your operating costs.
Shell LubeAnalyst
This early warning system lets you identify potential oil or equipment failures before they become critical.
Shell LubeCoach
We coach your team to deliver better performance through this in-depth lubrication training programme.
Shell LubeMatch
Use this free online service to find the right lubricants for your vehicles and equipment in seconds.
Shell LubeVideoCheck
This sophisticated fibre optic tool lets you inspect the inside of your engine without dismantling it.
