Shell Lubricants Construction
The water resistance of
Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2
cuts dam construction
costs In Venezuela
Total reported annual customer saving
US$3,800,000
Company: Consorcio Camargo
Correa
Country: Brazil
Application: Excavator bushings and
bucket pins
Saving: US$3,800,000 total reported
customer saving
Key edge: Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2
MQC100
Consorcio Camargo Correa, a Brazil-based construction
company, was constructing a large dam in Venezuela,
and was experiencing spiralling maintenance costs and
downtime for its excavators.
Extracting stone from the river to be crushed for use in cement for the
construction of the dam was resulting in a rapid decrease in the life of bucket
pins and bushes of the excavation machines owing to water contamination.
The bucket pins and bushes needed replacing every 250 hours. Consequently,
a water-resistant lubricant was became increasingly critical for reducing
Consorcio’s operational costs.
The Shell Lubricants technical team recommended Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2,
a grease with strong water resistance, to suit the project’s working conditions.
The change to Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 had a significant impact on
productivity. The excavator component life increased from 250 to 350 hours;
productivity was improved owing to the better availability of equipment;
maintenance and labour costs for changing components were lower; and
there was less unscheduled downtime. This resulted in a reported 28%
reduction in costs calculated at US$3,800,000.
*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 a high-performance, high-

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Performance features and benefits

High base oil viscosity to provide excellent load carrying performance.
Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 meets the base oil viscosity recommended by
leading equipment manufacturers.
Excellent mechanical stability even under vibrating conditions.
Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 retains its consistency over long periods,
even in conditions with severe vibration.
Superior extreme-pressure properties and resistance to shock loads.
Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 has excellent load-carrying performance
enhanced by the presence of molybdenum sulphate.
Excellent water resistance. Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 offers lasting
protection, even in the presence of large amounts of water.
Effective corrosion protection. Shell Gadus S3 V460D 2 helps to ensure
that components and bearings do not fail owing to corrosion.

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