Dhansar Engineering Brings Down Total Cost Of Ownership With Shell Gadus S3 T220 2

Dhansar Engineering Brings Down Total Cost Of Ownership With Shell Gadus S3 T220 2
COMPANY – Dhansar Engineering
LOCATION – Agucha, India APPLICATION: Komatsu HD 785 haul trucks
KEY EDGE – Shell Gadus S3 T 220 2
150% INCREASE IN COMPONENT LIFE
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL CUSTOMER SAVING ₹1,29,11,417
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CHALLENGE – Dhansar Engineering wanted to improve the reliability of the bearings in its Komatsu HD 785 haul trucks, with component life currently standing at around 800hours.
Solution – Based on the high operating temperatures at the site, the Shell Lubricants team recommended switching to Shell Gadus 53 T 220 2 in order to extend the life of the damper bearings.
Outcome – Changing to the new product has transformed reliability, with bearing life increasing to 2,000hours.
Value – Increased uptime and productivity combined with savings on maintenance and replacement parts have seen the company reporting savings per vehicle estimated at ₹1,29,11,417.