Shell for the Mining Industry

In the mining industry it takes a skilled management to respond to fluctuating market demand without compromising on to critical elements of the business - quality and efficiency. The reliability of plant and machinery can contribute significantly to the achievement and maintenance of high standards of quality and efficiency.

Shell believes that effective lubrication is a major factor in assuring reliability and consistent plant and equipment integrity.

A Shell lubricant for every mining industry application.

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Shell in Open Gear Lubrication

Shell Rimula Oils

Shell Rimula oils are quality engine oils for the lubrication of stationary and off-highway trunk-piston engines operating on distillate fuels. Shell Rimula oils provides high cleanliness levels and engine reliability. The Rimula range meets various performance levels from API CD to CI-4, are available in both monograde and multigrade viscosities and are approved by most OEM's.

Shell Donax Oils

For use in Caterpillar and Komatsu transmissions and final drives. Also approved for Allison transmissions. Can also be used in hydraulic systems.

Shell Tellus Oils

Shell Tellus oils are premium quality, high performance hydraulic oils designed and developed for use in hydraulic systems. They contain advanced additives to provide robust and reliable protection in even the most demanding of hydraulic systems. Benefits include outstanding anti-wear, good water separation and superior filterability performance. Available in ISO VG 32, 46, 68 and 100.

Shell Hydraulic Oils

Shell Hydraulic oils are general purpose hydraulic oils based on refined petroleum mineral oil based fluids and incorporate additives to control rust and corrosion and minimise oxidation and foaming. Available in ISO VG 32, 46, 68, 100 and 150.

Shell Irus Fluids

Shell Irus is a range of advanced fire resistant hydraulic fluids. They contain powerful additives to enhance their anti-wear, anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation properties and are available in various fire-resistant categories including HFA, HFB, HFC, HFDU and HFDR.

Shell Omala Oils

Shell Omala Oils are premium quality, lead-free, extreme pressure oils designed primarily for the lubrication of heavy duty industrial gears. Their high load carrying capacity and anti-friction characteristics combine to offer superior performance in gears and other industrial applications. They are formulated using high viscosity index, solvent refined, base oils and incorporate a special sulphur-phosphorus additive to provide an extreme pressure performance significantly better than that provided by leaded gear oils. Available in ISO VG 68, 100, 150, 220, 320 and 460.

Shell Omala F Oils

Shell Omala F oils are premium quality, lead-free, extreme pressure oils formally approved by Flender AG for use in their gear boxes.

Shell Omala Oils HD

Shell Omala Oils HD are based on the highest quality synthesized hydrocarbon fluids available. These base fluids, combined with specially selected additives, offer a lubrication performance far superior to that of gear oils manufactured from conventional petroleum mineral oils.

Shell Corena Oils P

Shell Corena P is a premium quality reciprocating compressor lubricant. It is based on a blend of Shell XHVI and specially selected base oils to provide a level of performance approaching that of synthetic oils. Benefits include extended service life and good anti-foam and air-release properties.

Shell Corena Oils S

Shell Corena S is a premium quality lubricant developed for the lubrication of rotary sliding vane and screw air compressors. It is based on a blend of high viscosity index, solvent refined base oils and carefully selected additives. Benefits include extended service life and good anti-foam and air-release properties.

Shell is the leader in grease technology and also the largest grease manufacturer. We posses up to date and intimate understanding of grease action, permitting us to apply our in depth knowledge to produce grease of varying rheologies to suit specific purposes. The decades of cutting edge R&D have resulted in a range of proven, modern and leading edge greases with outstanding lubrication characteristics.

Shell Alvania Greases

Shell Alvania is a range of high performance greases, ideal for a variety of industrial applications. Choose the right Alvania grade for your bearings operating condition and temperature and enjoy improved shock protection, longer service life and reduced strain and wear on your machinery.

Shell Albida Greases

Shell Albida is a range of high performance lithium complex greases designed to operate under extreme pressure in high temperature environments. Providing excellent anti-corrosion and anti-wear protection, Albida greases can be used in a variety of industrial applications where additional resistance to shock loading is required.

Shell Stamina Greases

Shell Stamina is a range of high-temperature and heavy-duty greases. Stamina offers long-lasting, stable protection and provides optimal bearing lubrication - even at the highest operating temperatures. Stamina greases are available in a wide range to suit the speed and load of your bearings.

Shell Cassida Greases

Shell Cassida is a range of greases designed for the lubrication of bearings in machines used for food processing and packing. Shell Cassida range meets the high standards for lubricants used in applications where there is a risk of incidental food contact - including those of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Category H1 products and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Shell Minekleen

Shell Minekleen is water based, concentrate specifically developed for the wide ranging demands of the industry. Shell Minekleen is a highly adaptable to awide range of cleaning requirements. One versatile product enables you to cut down on inventory, and with varying dilutions and application methods it is effective and safe for mining vehicles, machinery degreasing, heavy and light mining equipment and workshop floors.

We are committed to working with you and offer innovative solutions and a wide range of internationally available products and services to help lower your operating costs.

Unique to Shell is the Shell Mining Lubrication Team (SMLT). Offering a combination of product and application expertise, the SMLT is made up of mining and lubrication specialists from across the globe. Providing experienced people when and where you need them is one way that we can help your company achieve its cost objectives and goals.

A total solution for mining operations across the globe - our world class expertise gives you the peace of mind to concentrate on your core business activity - mining!

Open Gear Lubricants

Shell Malleus

Shell Malleus is a high performance range of semi-synthetic, solvent-free open gear lubricant for mining and industrial applications. They are high viscosity-based with advanced additives to enhance performance under very highly loaded areas and have excellent shock loading capabilities. Shell Malleus comes in several viscosity grades and NLGI specifications.

Condition Monitoring of Open Gears

On-site condition monitoring of open gears, through the use of special equipment by trained specialists, to ascertain the condition of gears for wear, vibration and physical damage.

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