DVR MQC100 Constr Shell Gadus S3 5 Venezuela
DVR MQC100 Constr Shell Gadus S3 5 Venezuela
DVR MQC100 Constr Shell Gadus S3 5 Venezuela
US$3,800,000
MQC100
*Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 is the new name for the Shell lubricant formerly known as Shell Albida HDX 2.
1 Challenge 2 Solution 3 Outcome
Consorcio Camargo Correa was The Shell Lubricants technical team Changing to Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2
constructing a large dam in Venezuela, recommended Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2, significantly improved Consorcio’s
and was experiencing excessive a grease with strong water resistance, to productivity through reduced maintenance
maintenance costs and downtime for suit the project’s working conditions. and unscheduled downtime as a result of
its excavators as a consequence of longer component life.
decreased life of their bucket pins and
bushes. Water contamination of the
grease meant they needed replacing
every 250 hours.
4 VALUE
As a consequence of switching to Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2, Consorcio reports
a cost reduction calculated at US$3,800,000.1
1
The savings indicated are specific to the calculation date and mentioned site. These calculations may vary from site to site
and from time to time, depending on, for example, the application, the operating conditions, the current products being used,
the condition of the equipment and the maintenance practices.
Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 High dropping point. Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 is resistant to high
temperatures.
High-performance, extreme-pressure
Lead and nitrite free. Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 is safe to handle.
multipurpose grease
Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 is used for greasing heavy-duty, slow-moving Haul trucks Shell Rimula, Shell Omala, Shell Spirax,
bearings subject to shock loads found in the mining, construction and Shell Gadus
steel industries. Power plant Shell Argina, Shell Gardina, Shell Turbo
www.shell.com “Shell Lubricants” refers to the various Shell companies engaged in the lubricants business.
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