Frequently Asked Questions - Machinery Issues

1. My equipment is old so why do I need a high-spec hydraulic oil?

Older equipment remains as prone to wear and corrosion as new equipment -it still needs strong performance from the hydraulic oil in key areas.

Strong filterability performance allows for the fitting of finer filters. These will improve cleanliness, reducing wear and leads to cost savings through increased component life expectancy.

2. My machine operates under light loads; does this affect the hydraulic oil I choose?

Light wear is almost as difficult to protect against as heavy duty wear because anti-wear additives may not be activated at low loads. Shell Tellus oils offer all round exceptional anti-wear performance.

Certain protection requirements (filterability, demulsibility and corrosion) are independent of load conditions.