Shell Tactic

Single point lubricators must be properly installed to ensure long-term correct operation and sensible positioning for the purposes of safe inspection and servicing. Correct installation is easy to get right but also easy to get wrong. The following page contains some basic guidelines for installing Tactic lubricators.

If you would like to speak to Shell about technical support for installation, please speak to your account manager or phone:

• 1300-134-205 in Australia
• 0800-4-SHELL in New Zealand

The choice between direct or remote mounting is important. The determining factors for your decision will relate to:

 

Access for ease of inspection and safety. Protection from damage due to vibration, extreme temperatures, excessive exposure to water and process materials etc.

If you answer YES to any of the questions listed below, remote mounting is recommended.

Q1. Is the bearing housing subject to high vibration? 

Q2. Is it difficult or unsafe to access the bearing while machinery is running?

Q3. Is the lubrication point exposed to (a) high-pressure jets of water from pressure cleaning, (b) chemicals that may be corrosive or (c) to the physical impact of solid material such as process ore and paper pulp? (Shell Tactic EMV is rated to IP 65.)

Q4. Do protective gates, panels or guards have to be removed in order to access the bearing?

Q5. Is the ambient temperature at the bearing greater than 50ºC?