In a recent study , Shell Lubricants discovered that six in 10 unplanned downtime occurrences over the past three years were the result of poor quality or management of lubricants . Shell recommended lubrication management procedures included: Delivery and storage of lubricants and/or greases, Oil change procedures, Oil dispensing systems, Efficient grease lubrication systems, Oil analysis, Training employees in lubricant selection and/or management. The study took in responses from power firms from Europe , Asia and the Americas and says that companies tend to underestimate the cost savings that could result from better quality lubricants . Almost one in three companies ( 18 % ) said these outages cost more than $ 1 m . Two key barriers to maximising the cost - saving effect of lubrication systems are insufficient employee expertise and a lack of correct procedures , says the study .
In a recent study , Shell Lubricants discovered that six in 10 unplanned downtime occurrences over the past three years were the result of poor quality or management of lubricants . The study took in responses from power firms from Europe , Asia and the Americas and says that companies tend to underestimate the cost savings that could result from better quality lubricants . Almost one in three companies ( 18 % ) said these outages cost more than $ 1 m . Two key barriers to maximising the cost - saving effect of lubrication systems are insufficient employee expertise and a lack of correct procedures , says the study .