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These top tips are brought to you as part of our Spotlight on Shell Experts series. Seven specialists from Shell's Lubricants division were on hand to deliver their tips and tricks. Scott Kwas, Gary Roberts, Siva Kasturi, Greg Paluska, Praveen Nagpal, Robert Profilet and Raghavendran Madhavarao give with their best practise tips on for optimum lubricant health:

Are all containers kept horizontal to keep dust and debris from settling near openings? Just making small tweaks like this can reduce the chance of contamination set-backs and set you on the way to perfecting lubricant storage, remember better lubricants can lead to less machine downtime.

Are all containers kept inside? Storing lubricants inside keeps them away from dusty industrial workings, particularly if you鈥檙e in mining or construction. Water is also a problem so cover from rain and flooding is important. It also helps control their temperature.

For best practise lubricants should be stored out of direct sunlight in ambient temperatures, that is, below 40C. Moderate temperatures should extend shelf life when combined with proper lubricant storage.

Check that the bungs for your breathing holes and opening holes are at the 3 o鈥檆lock and 9 o鈥檆lock positions. This stops the seals drying out and moisture getting in.

Make it a habit to take a regular tour of lubrication sites, electronic monitors and storage. It鈥檚 easier to pick up things that are out of the ordinary if you know your site as well as possible. Even just the colour and smell of oil or sound of machinery can tell you if something鈥檚 not right.

If you allow dirt, dust or water to enter your oil, the cost to your operations can be surprisingly high. Treating the cause rather than the symptoms can help ensure a lower TCO (total cost of ownership), and increase the overall life of your machinery. Consider lubricant storage best practise and make these simple checks a regular habit within your company and you鈥檒l see the differences quickly.

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