Description
Shell Gadus S3 V460D greases are high performance high temperature greases for slow moving heavily loaded large bearings subject to shock loads.They are based on high viscosity index mineral oil and a lithium complex soap thickener. Apart from containing the latest additives to ensure excellent high temperature, anti corrosion & anti oxidation performance, they also contain MoS2 to ensure the grease can handle shock loads.
Applications
Shell Gadus S3 V460D greases are used for the grease lubrication of heavy-duty, slow moving bearings subject to shock loads found in the following industries:
- Mining
- Steel
Approvals and Recommendations
In addition to being listed by several leading OEMs, Shell Gadus S3 V460D meets following OEM specifications :
- Komatsu (approved)
- Terex
- Liebherr Trucks
- P&H
- BE (certified)
- Caterpillar (exceeds specification)
- Rothe Erde
Typical Physical Characteristics
| NLGI Consistency | |||
| Shell Gadus S3 V460D |
1 |
1.5 |
2 |
| Colour | Black | Black | Black |
| Soap Type | Li Complex | Li Complex | Li Complex |
| Base Oil (type) | Mineral | Mineral | Mineral |
| Kin. Viscosity (IP 71/ASTM-D445)
@ 40°C cSt 100°C cSt |
460 31 |
460 31 |
460 31 |
| Cone Penetration
Worked @ 25°C 0.1 mm (IP 50/ASTM-D217) |
310-340 |
275-305 |
265-295 |
| 4 Ball EP Test Kg
(IP 239) |
620 |
620 |
620 |
| Dropping Point (IP 132) °C |
250 |
250 |
250 |
These physical characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell’s specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.