Mining Company Improves Equipment Performance With Shell Lubeexpert
Mining Company Improves Equipment Performance With Shell Lubeexpert
COMPANY – Sasan Power Ltd
LOCATION – Singrauli, India
APPLICATION – CAT 7495 shovels & excavators
KEY EDGE – Shell LubeExpert
IMPORTANT – Major reduction IN OPERATING COSTS
SAVINGS – US $41,000 total reported annual customer saving
CHALLENGE – This mining company was operating CAT 7495 shovels and excavators under heavy loads at its open cast mine. It wanted to ensure that its lubrication processes and high viscosity Shell Gadus S4 OGT were offering maximum protection.
SOLUTIONS – The Shell Lubricants team used the Shell LubeExpert service to carry out a systematic inspection of a shovel that was showing high grease consumption. The audit recommended maintenance work on two injectors that were by-passing.
OUTCOME – After new injectors were fitted and the system was tested, grease delivery was shown to be stabilised. This ensured optimum levels of lubrication and long-term protection.
The reduction in consumables costs saw the company reporting estimated annual savings of US $41,000.