Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Gadus

Category

Rail & chain lubricants

Viscosity

NLGI 2.5

Manufacturer code

001D8443

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Premium extreme-pressure axle box grease for railways. A premium high-pressure grease for heavily loaded railway axle boxes, based on a lithium thickener for a long lubrication interval.

Applications

• Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB is used in railway applications such as freight and passenger trains, coaches and locomotives
• This grease is used by the German and Italian railways and by OEMs supplying bearings or rolling stock to the German or Italian railways.
• Shell GadusRail S3 EUDB is equivalent to the EN 12081 Class A specification (the European lubricant specification) for axle boxes operating at speeds up to a maximum of 200 km/h.
• Batch-approved by Deutsche Bahn AGFor the full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk representative
• Typical physical properties: soap type; colour; worked penetration; NLGI grade; operating range °C; Emcor anti-corrosion protection, distilled water, corrosion category; oil separation, 7 days @40 °C %; dropping point °C; base oil kinematic viscosity @40 °C mm2/s; base oil kinematic viscosity @100 °C mm2/s. These values may vary.

Performance & benefits

• Based on a highly refined base oil and a lithium-based thickener; ageing resistance, anti-wear and anti-corrosion protection are much improved through selected additives.
• Contains no solid materials and has high water resistance; thanks to its advanced mechanical stability, it delivers performance at high running speeds.

Fits

• Locomotives & rolling stock