Shell Gadus S3
Shell Gadus S3 grease
The Shell Gadus range of greases has been developed to enable equipment operators to select the grease that will deliver optimum value to their operations. Versatile applications – general manufacturing, fleet, power generation, metals, mining, construction and more.
Shell Gadus S3 most popular grease
Shell Gadus S3 is Shell’s most popular grease. It is widely recognised and listed by leading equipment makers.
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Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB
Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB previous name: Shell Alvania Grease 2760 DB
High performance grease for axle bearings of railways
High-performance EP grease for heavily loaded axle bearings of railways based on a lithium thickener for extended relubrication intervals.
Main Applications Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB
Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB is used in rail vehicles such as 'passenger, passenger and railcars'.
Properties
- + Based on highly refined basic grades and a lithium thickener
- + Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB is free of solids and has good water resistance
Specifications, Approvals and Recommendations
Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB complies with the European Union EN 12081 Class A grease specification for railroad axle bearings for a maximum speed of up to 200km / h.
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Shell Gadus S3 why compatibility matters?
Mixing incompatible greases can reduce lubrication efficiency and increase maintenance time and costs, especially at high temperatures. Grease mixtures can become too thick or too soft, and may leak from bearings. To avoid incompatibility problems, Shell recommends completely replacing the grease during a routine service.
Shell Gadus S3 checking compatibility
Before changing to another grease, there are three things to check:
1. Thickener type
2. Base-oil viscosity
3. NLGI grade.
Shell Gadus grease names contain all this information.
Shell Gadus S3 Thickener guide letters
T = Extreme-temperature performance using Shell polyurea thickeners
V = Versatile, multipurpose applications using lithium and lithium complex thickeners
A = Thickeners for wet (aqueous) conditions: Calcium thickener
U = Unusual non-melting thickeners: Clay thickener
Shell's Advanced Polyurea "T" Thickener
Shell’s research teams have developed superior greases using advanced polyurea thickener technology. These products are designed to outperform conventional greases in extreme-temperature applications, such as electric motors and automotive constant-velocity joints. In one example, a global steel manufacturer reported that it reduced bearing failure rates by 75% and grease consumption by 30% through switching to Shell Gadus S3 T100 polyurea technology grease.