“Repeated tripping of compressors leads to exponential rises in oil temperature, cutting oil life in half with every incident. This degradation increases downtime, shortens service intervals and raises operational costs,” begins Henry Mc Duling, Sales Manager of Authorised Shell Lubricants Distributor, Atlas Oil & Chemical.
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The Shell Corena range of compressor lubricants from Atlas Oil and Chemical utilises Shell’s ashless technology formulations to deliver extended oil life, with some formulations offering service intervals of up to 12 000 hours under controlled temperature conditions.
“To combat these challenges, the Shell Corena™ range of compressor oils is a cutting-edge solution for extending equipment life and boosting operational reliability."
The operator’s choice
“Every part of a compressor is meticulously engineered,” says Henry Mc Duling, Sales Manager at Atlas Oil. “Operators want to use a lubricant that’s equally engineered to deliver performance. Shell Corena oils offer wear protection and long oil life, while helping to maintain system efficiency, ultimately reducing the need for frequent service interventions,” he says.
Corena oils use Shell’s ashless-technology formulations to deliver extended oil life, with some formulations offering service intervals of up to 12 000 hours under controlled temperature conditions. These oils are especially effective in South Africa’s volatile power environment due to their high flash point – up to 260 °C – and exceptional resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown.
A range of key environmental and technical challenges can threaten compressor performance, including:
- Extremely high or low ambient temperatures.
- Poor water separation in the lubricant.
- Slow air release and foaming.
- Moisture-induced corrosion.
- Shortened oil life due to load cycling and thermal stress.
- Shell Corena oils meet these challenges with a host of advanced performance features:
- Extended drain intervals of up to 12 000 hours for rotary systems, and 4 000 hours for reciprocating compressors.
- Fast air release, over five times faster than mineral-based oils.
- Superior protection, reduces foaming, wear, corrosion and contamination.
Monitoring and support
Atlas Oil enhances customer assurance by offering oil condition monitoring services, such as Shell Lube Analyst and services from Wear Check. These programmes involve lab analysis of oil samples taken from the machine, helping detect early signs of degradation or equipment issues.
“This enables proactive maintenance,” explains Mc Duling. “We not only supply premium lubricants, but we also provide expert recommendations to extend oil and machine life.”
Atlas Oil’s status as an Authorised Shell Lubricants Distributor is more than a title; it represents a commitment to technical excellence, ethical conduct and world-class service. This partnership provides customers with access to Shell’s full portfolio of advanced lubricants, priority stock availability, local expertise and delivery, as well as tailored technical support and training.
“For end users, this means access to Shell’s global innovation, paired with the personal attention and service excellence that defines Atlas Oil,” says Mc Duling.
Shell Corena™ products available from Atlas Oil include:
- Corena S3 R: a high-performance mineral-based rotary compressor oil with a life of up to 6 000 hours.
- Corena S4 R, a fully synthetic rotary and vane compressor oil with a 12 000-hour life.
- Corena S4 P, a premium reciprocating compressor oil for discharge temperatures of up to 220 °C.
“By using Shell Corena Compressor oil, compressor maintenance companies and their client have peace of mind for missed service intervals,” advises Henry Mc Duling. All products are available from Atlas Oil’s Boksburg and Delmas branches, with full technical support.
“As a leading supplier of industrial lubricants in South Africa, we provide tailored lubrication solutions and technical expertise, helping clients mitigate challenges such as equipment wear and unstable power conditions, with a strong focus on uptime and cost efficiency,” he notes.
“Shell Corena™ compressor oils are a globally respected range of synthetic and mineral compressor lubricants engineered for durability, efficiency and reliability. Trusted by OEMs worldwide, these solutions are built to perform under difficult operating conditions such as those we routinely experience in South Africa,” he concludes.