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OILS & LUBRICANTS oxidation resistance at high temperatures for longer oil life ; and excellent filterability under the ISOCLEAN ® Certified Lubricants program plus stability during storage periods .
“ We ’ re excited to introduce Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 designed to maximise productivity and reliability of large mining haul trucks and support equipment ,” Jason Gerig , Chevron Lubricants Commercial Sector Manager shared . “ Chevron strives to provide lubricants with proven performance through rigorous testing for the mining industry . Results for Delo TorqForce Syn FD-1 showed excellent gear wear protection and very strong oxidation control with minimal varnish to extend service intervals from the standard 4,000 hours to 6,000 hours and well beyond .”
Shell and Wärtsilä extend strategic partnership for engine lubricants
From March 22 , 2023 Shell will act as the designated strategic partner for Wärtsilä regarding lubricant solutions for all engines . Following the Testing Oil Partnership agreement signed by the two companies in 2020 – which saw Shell become Wärtsilä ’ s exclusive test oil partner for engines during the Research and Development and factory testing process – the new MLA will now see Shell provide lubricants for several first fills and Wärtsilä Lifecycle Solutions for stationary power applications . Shell
Wärtsilä will utilise Shell ’ s engine oils at its engine manufacturing facilities
has a long history of developing high quality lubricants , in line with world-leading OEM engine requirements , and is a longstanding supplier of engine oils to Wärtsilä .
“ This recent agreement is the latest in a long line of joint efforts between Shell and Wärtsilä to support their business partners across the power and marine sectors overcome increasingly demanding operating conditions ,” said Ade Ajala , Shell Vice President New Business Development and Global Key Accounts . “ From development through to testing and postdelivery , every step in the process is led in collaboration , helping to ensure that our lubricants keep Wärtsilä ’ s meticulously engineered engines well protected even in severe operating conditions and , therefore , they are very effective in reducing operating costs and improving overall operational efficiency .”
Many of Shell ’ s lubricant solutions for large

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