Indian Mining Company Extends Oil-Drain Intervals With Shell Rimula R4
Indian Mining Company Extends Oil-Drain Intervals With Shell Rimula R4
COMPANY – Mining company
LOCATION – India
APPLICATION – Heavy-duty diesel engines
KEY EDGE – Shell Rimula R4, Shell LubeAnalyst
IMPORTANT – A leading Indian mining company operates a range of heavy-duty equipment, including items from Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, Volvo and Schwing Stetter, in challenging working conditions. The company was using an engine lubricant that gave a maximum oil-drain interval of 350 hours and wanted a lubricant with a longer oil-drain interval, ideally 500 hours, to increase equipment availability and production time.
SAVINGS – US $427,428 estimated annual customer saving
CHALLENGE – A leading Indian mining company operating heavy-duty equipment in challenging working conditions wanted an engine lubricant that would give it a longer oil-drain interval to increase equipment availability and production time.
SOLUTIONS – The company decided to change to Shell Rimula R4. It also took advantage of the Shell LubeAnalyst service to monitor the oil’s condition. After trails, it was established that the new lubricant could be used for up to 600 hours.
OUTCOME – By changing to Shell Rimula R4, the company has increased its oil-drain interval by 70% from 350 to 600 hours. Fewer oil changes are required and the company has extended the maintenance interval and increased production time.
As a result of reduced lubricant consumption and lower maintenance costs, the company has reported a total estimated saving of US $427,428 per year.