Construction
- 360° Application Guide
- Lubricants for Construction
- Use our 360° application guide to get closer to how we are improving energy efficiency and enhancing equipment protection through lubrication.
- Welcome to our virtual construction scene: Protecting equipment and on-site productivity in construction.
- Explore the construction hotspots where effective lubrication can protect vital components, reduce machine downtime, and drive productivity among construction crews working in even the harshest of conditions.
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Navigating the tool is simple on either desktop or mobile:
- On the initial screen, click/tap and hold to rotate your view
- Click/tap on the labelled hotspots to zoom in for more detail
- Scroll up and down (or pinch the screen with two fingers) to zoom in and out from the hotspots
- Click/tap and hold to rotate your view when zoomed into a hotspot
- Zoom out from a hotspot to return to the initial screen
- Click ‘Start’ to begin the experience!
- Please note, this tool is for illustrative purposes only. The size, layout and detail of the equipment, machinery and processes displayed may not show a 100% accurate representation relative to each construction operation set-up.
- Heavy-duty diesel engines: Protecting equipment with heavy-duty diesel engine oils
- Over time, metal-to-metal contact – caused by low speeds, high loads, cold starts, shock loading and extended idling – can cause engine damage. These daily demands on your equipment require an engine oil with adequate viscosity control in extreme conditions to prevent abrasive wear. The Shell Rimula range of heavy-duty diesel engine oils – featuring adaptive technology – provide this protection, maximising machine efficiency and reducing fuel consumption to deliver operational savings.
- Recommended Product: Shell Rimula Read more about Shell Rimula
- Transmission systems: Reducing downtime with transmission oils
- Dirt, dust, and water from your site can break down your oil, limiting its effectiveness and exposing your transmission to wear. A high-quality transmission oil with good oxidation resistance can limit this degradation, reducing downtime by reducing oil change frequency. Featuring special frictional properties and high fluidity, the Shell Spirax range provides exceptional protection for heavy-duty transmission systems – keeping your equipment running smoothly for longer to improve efficiency and productivity on your site.
- Recommended Product: Shell Spirax Read more about Shell Spirax
- Swing Bearing and Gear: Performing in the toughest conditions with gear greases
- On-site conditions are often unpredictable – and this can have a significant impact on your wheel and gearbox bearings. To protect components and keep them moving as they should, you need a high-quality grease that can maintain performance, even in the harshest settings. The Shell Gadus range of greases is developed to deliver this reliable level of performance, providing mechanical stability to avoid breakdowns, oxidation stability for system efficiency, and water washout resistance for excellent corrosion protection.
- Recommended Product: Shell Gadus Read more about Shell Gadus
- Hydraulics: Preventing equipment failure with hydraulic fluids
- Hydraulic fluids play several important roles in construction equipment, from optimising efficiency and operability to reducing noise onsite. They also keep machinery running smoothly; protecting and lubricating components to support the efficient power transmission. However, uneven terrain exposes your oil to contamination, accelerating component wear and reducing oil life. This often leads to reduced component performance and even equipment failure. To prevent this, a hydraulic fluid must offer reliable air release, excellent filterability, and improved cleanliness. The Shell Tellus range of hydraulic fluids provides this protection to deliver greater system efficiency, while the Shell Naturelle range of biodegradable lubricants offers reliable equipment protection while helping to reduce the environmental impact of your on-site operations.
- Recommended Product: Shell Tellus Read more about Shell Tellus
- Recommended Product: Shell Naturelle Read more about Shell Naturelle
- Machine Max
- Equipment idling is a significant challenge for construction sites. And, without the ability to monitor equipment utilisation, operators run the risk of increased downtime, reduced productivity, and increased costs. MachineMax helps to remove that risk, providing companies with a cutting-edge telematics solution that enables them to maximise the profitability of their on-site fleets. It allows construction teams to monitor their operations on one platform (regardless of whether equipment is owned or hired), allowing companies to improve site efficiency, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions.
- Recommended Product: MachineMax Read more about MachineMax
