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LUBRICANTS FOR PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING

Hydraulic fluid is the lifeblood of a hydraulic injection molding machine. Investing in a high-quality hydraulic fluid may be seen by some as a non-essential expense. The reality is, high-performance lubrication can deliver significant long-term savings and improve your total cost of ownership.

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Total Cost of Ownership

Our experts work closely with OEMs to co-engineer world-class lubricant technologies, products, and services that help you get the most of your machinery, protect against breakdowns and reduce the total cost of ownership.

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Lubricant Services

Stay ahead of the curve and explore how our lubricant services can help get the most value from your equipment with Shell's technical expertise. Leverage Shell services to mitigate unplanned equipment downtime and maintenance.

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Tackling Sludge and Varnish

Find out how to mitigate risk sludge and varnish build-up in your injection molding machines.

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Is Your Hydraulic Oil Working Hard Enough?

Discover the potential productivity boost hiding in your hydraulic oil.

CASE STUDIES & RESOURCES

Improved Energy Efficiency at an Injection Molding Plant

Learn how a manufacturing plant cut energy consumption by 3.5% and reduced equipment downtime with Shell Tellus.

Extend Fluid Drain Intervals

Discover how a plastics manufacturer extended hydraulic fluid drain intervals by 650%, saving them $10.7K annually.

Critical Role of Hydraulic Oil

Learn how hydraulic oil can extend equipment life and improve productivity.

Enhance Your Plastic Injection Molding Operations

Whether you produce car bumpers or DVD cases, the top priority for plastic injection molders is high-quality output at the fastest possible cycle speed. See how you can boost your operations with these lubrication tips.

Harnessing the Power of Industry 4.0

In an industry dictated by precision and speed, the digitization and automation of plastic injection molding operations are creating exciting opportunities for progress.

Maintaining Peak Performance

Learn about the importance of retaining equipment efficiency in plastic injection molding machines.

EXPLORE LUBRICANTS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Shell Tellus

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

Shell Corena

The Shell Corena range of air compressor oils helps deliver optimum value to your operation through enhanced wear protection, long oil life and high system efficiency.

Shell Tonna

You can reduce maintenance costs and lost production time by choosing a higher quality slideway oil from Shell's range.

Shell Gadus

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

No Time for Downtime?

Download the guide to learn more about the four surefire ways to ensure your plastics injection operation runs like a well-oiled machine.

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