Testimonials
Multilec® Industrial Oil significantly extended compressor drain intervals, saving costs and reducing environmental impact.
key takeaways
Challenge
Shelco aimed to streamline operations by using a single oil for all compressors, extending oil change intervals beyond six months, and reducing operating temperatures.
LE solution
LE’s 6803 MULTILEC ® Industrial Oil, recommended by a local consultant, is a versatile, heavy-duty anti-wear oil that reduces temperatures by 15° to 20°F and offers excellent lubricity and water separation for various industrial applications.
Results
Switching to LE’s 6803 MULTILEC® Industrial Oil for all compressors reduced operating temperatures by 15° to 20° F, extended drain intervals to two years, and saved $5 to $10 per gallon compared to previous oils.
Customer Profile
Shelco Foundry is a metal forming and stamping plant. They have been an LE customer since 1999.
Application
Shelco Foundry use one 200 HP and two 150 HP Gardner Denver air compressors to provide air for the foundry and the machine shop.
Challenge
Shelco was using three different types of commercial brand oils, all of which had to be changed every six months. They were looking to use one oil for all compressors, extend their drain reduce operating intervals, and temperatures.
LE Solution
The local LE Lubrication Consultant recommended 6803 MULTILEC ® Industrial Oil. LE’s 6803 is a multi-functional, heavy-duty rust and oxidation inhibited, anti-wear oil for air compressors, hydraulics, bearings. It pumps and gear applications. contains great lubricity, has excellent water separation ability, and combats acid hydrolysis in rotary screw compressors. Temperatures reduced 15° to 20°F
Results
LE’s 6803 MULTILEC® Industrial Oil was put in all compressors, eliminating the chance of oil mixture. Operating temperatures were reduced 15° to 20° F, drain intervals were extended to two years, and the cost of LE’s 6803 is $5 to $10 lower per gallon than their previous commercial brand oils.