Metals Company Reduces Operating Costs with Shell Lubeanalyst

Metals Company Reduces Operating Costs with Shell Lubeanalyst

LOCATION – Torangallu, India

APPLICATION – MHI mill gearboxes

KEY EDGE – Shell LubeExpert & Shell LubeAnalyst

Significant – OIL MAINTENANCE COST REDUCTION

TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL CUSTOMER SAVING ₹ 86,85,911.

CHALLENGE – This metals company was operating MHI mills 24/7 in high temperature, dusty environments with a high level of water contamination risk. It wanted to ensure it was running the ideal lubricant set-up for reliability and cost-efficiency.

Solution – The Shell Lubricants team carried out monitoring with the Shell LubeAnalyst service. Recommendations included adjusting the heater settings, cleaning the tank manually and replacement or partial replacement of sumps to increase viscosity levels.

Outcome – With heating issues addressed, the oil viscosity is being maintained at an optimum level. This has improved gear reliability and reduced the incidence of unplanned shutdowns and loss of production. Ongoing monitoring through Shell LubeAnalyst and Shell LubeExpert delivers added peace of mind.

Value – Preventative maintenance has helped to reduce unplanned downtime, leading the company to report estimated annual savings of ₹ 86,85,911.