High-quality grease products like Shell Gadus are helping reduce equipment downtime and improve performance.
In the evolving world of construction, the importance of reliable and innovative lubrication cannot be overstated.
With Shell’s extensive experience as a leading lubricant solutions partner — and having just retained its status as the number one global supplier of finished lubricants for an 18th consecutive year — businesses can trust Shell Gadus grease to optimise their earthmoving equipment’s performance day in and day out.2
Viva Energy Australia, the Shell lubricant macro distributor in Australia, is helping construction and industrial businesses look beyond greases that just meet manufacturer specifications.
As noted by a survey conducted by Shell Lubricant Solutions, it found that 56 per cent of construction companies often experience equipment breakdown due to ineffective lubrication.1
Furthermore, 76 per cent of people believe a lubricant supplier that can share expertise would be valuable to their company.1
Shell has a history of leading technological innovation, which includes the invention of lithium grease technology 80 years ago.
Since then Shell has amassed over 300 lubricant and grease patents globally3 and also designed advanced polyurea and lithium-free thickener technology, demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement.
Shell’s global network of technology centres collaborates closely with customers and equipment manufacturers to accelerate innovation and enhance productivity.
Viva Energy Australia Product Support Engineer Silvana Farrugia said the company worked with Shell and OEMs to ensure the lubricants recommended to customers meet the specifications and product applications required.
“Our local technical helpdesk and support service is available to ensure customers match the correct grease to their application, including pins and bushes for excavators and the option to book on-site engineers for greasing, fitting and condition monitoring,” she said.
The Shell Gadus grease production centres ensure consistent product quality worldwide, adhering to a harmonised quality control system. This guarantees exceptional product performance and is complemented by world-class technical support.
Shell Lubricant Solutions boasts research and development centres in Germany, the USA, China, India, and Japan. With more than 500 scientists, these centres work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of global markets.
To simplify the selection process, Shell Gadus greases feature an easy-to-understand naming convention.
“When choosing a grease, it is essential to consider four key properties: thickener type, base oil viscosity, operating conditions, and NLGI Consistency (National Lubricating Grease Institute),” Silvana said.
“These properties are clearly indicated in the naming convention for each Shell Gadus product.”
Shell Gadus greases are supplied with a range of properties to support low- to high-load applications and rotating speeds.
The NLGI grade provides a measurement of a grease’s consistency, ranging from 000 for fluid to 6 for block greases.
Shell Gadus adds value to equipment and machinery by offering enhanced wear protection, extended grease life, reduced maintenance spend, and optimised system efficiency and performance, especially for operators navigating the energy transition.
It is important for businesses to understand the critical role that greases play in construction machinery, to help minimise equipment downtown.
For further information about the Shell Gadus product range, reach out to Viva Energy Technical Helpdesk 1300 134 205.
Sources:
1. Statistics used in this infographic are based on a survey commissioned by Shell Lubricant Solutions and conducted by research company Edelman Intelligence, between March and April 2018, based on 350 interviews with Construction sector staff across seven countries (the USA, China, India, Germany, Russia, Indonesia and the UK) who purchase, influence the purchase of or use lubricants an greases as part of their job.
2. https://www.shell.com/business-customers/lubricants-for-business/news-and-media-releases/2024/shell-leads-global-lubricants-market-for-eighteenth-consecutive-year.html 22nd edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2023.|
3. https://file.blackwoods.com.au/a/Shell-Grease-Selection.pdf