The role of Caltex Lubricants in driving construction equipment efficiency

The construction industry is often beset with harsh climatic conditions and unscheduled maintenance that results in equipment breakdowns which could lead to budget overruns and delays on projects. 

Every breakdown can lead to delays and unexpected costs. Our construction lubricants and diesel fuels are formulated to help boost reliability across your fleet and equipment, helping you keep your critical project timelines on track.

 

This is when high performance construction lubricants can make a difference. They can not only help to maintain A-grade performance levels for the equipment but also help to improve their reliability.   

 

Over its several years of operations, Chevron’s Caltex lubricants and services have been helping construction equipment and types of machinery maximize engine and equipment lifespan, broaden service protection and boost fuel efficiency. These lubricants are formulated to help improve reliability across your fleet and equipment, thereby helping you keep your critical project timelines on track.

 

Increased equipment durability

Caltex Lubricants has pointed out that hydraulic system failures are the chief causes of equipment downtime in the construction sector. Dust is the key reason for contamination in hydraulic systems, which accounts for approximately 75% of the contamination. 

The company’s products have been evolved to meet its customer’s needs and its premium range of lubricants has been designed to excel in a wide variety of industrial equipment and vehicle, delivering reliable protection and outstanding performance. 

 

Growth in Demand

In 2021, in keeping with the challenges, there was a preference for longer drain oils. This had led to a surge in demand for Caltex Lubricants' most popular premium products for the construction sector. Among the products that experienced an increase in demand have been Delo 400 MGX SAE 15W-40, and the Delo TorqForce family of products.

 

Reducing challenges

Another challenge faced by contractors in the region has been onsite filtration. 

 

Caltex Lubricants has also stepped up its game with its LubeWatch programme, a robust lube Oil analysis programme that helps customers test the in-service oil to detect the level of contamination and mitigate against equipment failure. The programme tests against ISO 4406 cleanliness levels, which determine the appropriate level of on-site filtration.