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Lubricants for Metals

Improving energy efficiency and enhancing equipment protection through lubrication excellence.

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Shaping a More Productive Future for Your Business (PDF)

Shell can help unlock savings, boost performance and ensure your business is sustainable and viable long-term.

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The Growth of Sustainability Stakeholders (PDF)

As scrutiny increases, how can metal companies start reducing, or removing, carbon emissions from their processes?

Your Partner for Efficiency and Profitability (PDF)

Explore our products and services designed to make a real difference to your margins. Our Lubricants are designed to increase productivity through enhanced efficiency, protection, and oil and equipment life.

Key Elements to Protect Your Bottom Line (PDF)

Productivity, efficiency, and modernization are more crucial than ever in the Metals Industry. How can you protect and futureproof your business in the face of these mounting pressures?

Case Studies

Steel Mill Operator annual improvements of $392k (PDF)

A large Steel Mill was experiencing premature gear failures due to heavy loading conditions. Switching to Shell Omala S4 meant extended gearbox life and rebuild. A total annual savings of US$392k.

Steel Company Extend Grease Intervals by 4X (PDF)

A US steel company utilized Shell LubeAdvisor to get the best grease recommendation. Switching to Shell Gadus S3 has delivered them an estimated annual savings of US$86k.

Shell Adds Substantial Savings for Steel Producer (PDF)

A steel producer approached Shell for technical support to reduce their oil loss. The LubeExpert leak detection system identified the location of the leaks and saved an estimated US$790k.

Shell LubeAnalyst Prevents Operational Issues (PDF)

Shell LubeAnalyst detected three issues that had gone undetected, saving a steel mill customer over US$228k.

Production Shutdown Avoided in Aluminum Plant (PDF)

Preventing the mixing of two incompatible hydraulic oils avoided costly unplanned production shutdown and unscheduled maintenance, saving the customer US$ 157K.

25% Increase in Oil Drain Interval (PDF)

Shell improvements and recommendations by Shell LubeAdvisor lead a steel company to extend its ODI by 25% with reduced maintenance time and oil consumption.

Contact Our Experts

Explore lubricants for your business

Hydraulic Oils

Find out how Shell hydraulic fluids can maintain or even improve the efficiency of your hydraulic systems with the latest synthetic, ashless technology.

Gear Oils

Shell Omala fully synthetic gearbox oil is designed for enclosed industrial spur and bevel gear applications, from standard to demanding high-load and extended-duty applications.

Bearing & Circulating Oils

The Shell Morlina range of bearing and circulating oils provides consistent and reliable lubrication, whatever the operating conditions.

Greases

The Shell Gadus range has been developed to deliver the best value through enhanced wear protection, long grease life, and system efficiency.

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Protect Your Bearings, Protect Your Business

Bearing reliability is key to maintaining productivity, but dusty environments, high temperatures, and low speeds can strip efficiency away from the process. Challenging applications need exceptional oils that can provide consistent and reliable lubrication no matter the conditions.

Read more about bearings.

Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluids

Explore Shell's new portfolio of PAG-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids and water-glycols for metals.

Learn about Shell EcoSafe Fluids

Featured Content

Find a Shell Lubricants Distributor

Use our Distributor Locator to find Shell products in your market. Shell Distributors are nationwide and ready to serve you.

Shell LubeMatch

Find the right oil for your equipment, including technical and safety data sheets, application help, and more.

Lubricant Education

At Shell, we aim to help our customers achieve lubrication excellence and meet or exceed reliability and maintenance goals. Learn more about working with lubricants and how to accomplish this.

Shell Lubricants for Business

Our expertise lies in providing the highest quality lubricants that create value for our customers. Discover how Shell’s technical leadership has created these market-leading products.