Shell Alexia 40 XC

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Marine lubricants

Viscosity

SAE 50

Manufacturer code

001J9466

Availability

On order

Approved for

• MAN

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

A low-BN, high-performance cylinder lubricant designed for modern low-speed, two-stroke marine engines using low (< 0.5%) sulphur fuels. Engine Cleanliness: Keeping engines clean minimises maintenance costs and enables periods between overhauls to be extended. Engine Reliability: Excellent acid-neutralising properties help to prolong the life of components; Minimises deposits on pistons, piston rings, ring grooves, under piston spaces and in cylinder ports; Controls cylinder liner and piston ring wear. Efficient on-board operations: No need to switch between high- and low-BN lubricants; fully miscible and compatible with all other cylinder lubricants in the Shell portfolio.

Applications

• Recommended for all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines Mark 9 and above and using low (< 0.5%) sulphur fuels, including VLSFO, ULSFO, Distillate Fuels, LNG or Biofuels (provided the recommendations in the engine type specific guidelines are followed).
• Approved for use in all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines Mark 9 and above; Suitable for all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines including Mark 8 and lower engines (provided the recommendations in the engine type specific guidelines are followed). For detailed application advice based on your specific engine type and operating conditions, please refer to manufacturer's guidelines.
• Engine manufacturer acceptance Approved for use in all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines Mark 9 and above; Suitable for all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines including Mark 8 and lower engines (provided the recommendations in the engine type specific guidelines are followed)
• For detailed application advice based on your specific engine type and operating conditions, please refer to manufacturer's guidelines

Performance & benefits

• Designed to keep engines clean, minimizing maintenance cost and enabling periods between overhauls to be extended
• Proven to deliver >30% cleanliness than Category 1 BN40 cylinder oils and equal cleanliness to Category II BN100 cylinder oils. Significantly lowers ash accumulation in the exhaust gas system.
• Helps to maintain engine reliabilityMinimises deposits on pistons, piston rings, ring grooves, under piston spaces and in cylinder ports. Excellent acid neutralizing properties help to prolong the life of components. Controls cylinder liner and piston ring wear.
• Supports efficient onboard operationsNo need to switch between high- and low-BN lubricants. Fully miscible and compatible with all other cylinder lubricants in the Shell portfolio. Completely stable in storage under a variety of conditions encountered on ships.
• Designed for latest enginesMade from a proprietary formulation that has undergone >6000 hours of rigorous testing on latest engine types with IMO 2020 compliant fuels. Approved for use in all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines Mark 9 and above. Suitable for all MAN ES B&W two-stroke engines including Mark 8 and lower engines. *Based on results of field trials conducted in collaboration with MAN Energy Solutions in which Shell Alexia 40 XC oil was tested against Category I BN40 and Category II BN100 cylinder oils.
• Insufficient cylinder oil feed rate can lead to seized and broken rings; and consequent blow-by and scavenge fire risks, and to the formation of excessive deposits. To obtain optimum performance with Shell Alexia 40XC
• Observe the optimum cylinder oil feed rate according to engine condition within the engine manufacturer’s recommendation
• Follow the manufacturer's feed rate recommendations when running in new liners and / or rings
• Ensure the lubricator drive system is well maintained and properly adjusted