Cement

• 360° Application Guide
• Lubricants for Cement
• 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 cement scene: Reducing maintenance and improving productivity in cement production

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• 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 cement operation set-up.
• Roller bearings: Reducing roller bearing maintenance with Shell Gadus greases
• Operating under high loads in immense heat and dusty conditions, roller bearings in cement production need enhanced protection from wear and damage. Without this, plants face an increase in downtime and maintenance costs – as well as the risk of reduced component life, often leading to expensive replacements. Effective lubrication is an important element in keeping roller bearings running smoothly. That is why the Shell Gadus range is engineered to perform under extreme pressure. Its advanced thickener and dust-sealing technology extends grease life, providing better machine protection while reducing consumption.
• Recommended Product: Shell Gadus
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• Open gears: Extending open gear lubricant life with Shell Gadus greases
• With the high-load, heavy-shock nature of open gear operations (and the often-harsh conditions they take place in), effective lubrication is vital in keeping equipment running as smoothly as possible. This means that lubricant selection plays an important role in driving productivity and performance across a cement production plant. The Shell Gadus range of open gear greases – including Shell Gadus S4 OGH 3000 with its use of high-performance semi-synthetic base oils and high-quality solid lubricant additives for extra protection – makes sure your equipment continues to operate without interruption. It not only enables your open gears to handle high temperatures and heavy loads but also deliver a reliable level of performance while reducing lubricant consumption.
• Recommended Product: Shell Gadus
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• High-speed couplings: Enhancing system efficiency with Shell Gadus greases
• High-speed couplings operate under high centrifugal forces and heavy loads, making effective lubrication a critical element in how you protect these components and drive system efficiency. Shell Gadus High-Speed Coupling greases are designed to deliver high performance under centrifugal forces, and their high mechanical stability delivers longer grease life, which extends maintenance intervals and reduces breakdowns.
• Recommended Product: Shell Gadus
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• Industrial gearboxes: Improving equipment productivity with gear oils
• Gearboxes keep the wheels of a cement production plant turning, which means you need to keep them working efficiently for longer in extreme conditions to maximise productivity. The Shell Omala range of gear oils provide enhanced protection for industrial gearboxes to extend equipment life and operating times – overcoming challenges such as seal compatibility issues that cause approximately 40% of seal failures. Engineered to deliver excellent load-carrying performance, wear protection, rust inhibition, and high oxidative and thermal stability, the Shell Omala oils help to extend maintenance intervals – increasing productivity while reducing costs.
• Recommended Product: Shell Omala
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• Shell Expert: Reducing maintenance costs with Shell LubeExpert
• Selecting the right lubricant for the right application is just the first step on your journey towards driving efficiency in cement production operations. To go further and improve the productivity and uptime of your machines, you need to maximise the impact of your lubricants. Shell LubeExpert gives you the expertise to achieve this, helping you to anticipate and avoid issues – and keep your equipment up and running as smoothly as possible. From site audits to lubrication system optimisation, our experts integrate with your team to provide tailored support for your specific needs. This helps you to make the most of your lubricant technologies, reducing the total cost of ownership and enabling you to make savings on your maintenance budget.
• Recommended Product: Shell Lube Expert
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