DVR Construction Casestudydragasurcavenezuela
DVR Construction Casestudydragasurcavenezuela
DVR Construction Casestudydragasurcavenezuela
US$1,247,758
By changing to Shell Rimula R6 M*, the company extended its oil-drain intervals
(ODI) by 180% to 700 hours. The extended drain period has resulted in reduced
lubricant consumption and maintenance costs, with a reported annual saving of
US$1,247,758. Dragasur has also increased the availability and reliability of its
units, and its staff are now better trained in maintenance practices.
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*Shell Rimula R6 M is the new name for the lubricant formerly known as Shell Rimula Ultra.
1 Challenge 2 Solution 3 Outcome
Dragasur sought to reduce operating Shell technical experts recommended By changing to Shell Rimula R6 M*,
costs by improving maintenance changing to Shell Rimula R6 M*, a fully the company has obtained several
practices for its heavy-duty trucks and synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil that operational benefits
cutter-suction dredgers offers durability and long oil life, and using extended ODIs by 180%, from
the Shell LubeCoach lubrication training 250 hours to 700 hours
programme to train staff in maintenance increased availability and reliability
of its units
improved maintenance practices
4 VALUE
The extended ODI has resulted in reduced lubricant consumption and
maintenance costs, with significant reported savings of US$1,247,758
per annum
*The savings indicated are specific to the calculation date and mentioned site. These calculations may vary from site to site depending
on application, operating conditions, current products being used, condition of the equipment and maintenance practices.
www.shell.com “Shell Lubricants” refers to the various Shell companies engaged in the lubricants business.