Shell Tellus S3 M 68

Zinc-free hydraulic fluid for industrial and mobile equipment

Business customers only. We sell wholesale, invoiced to registered companies.

Standards & approvals

  • Parker Denison HF-0 — hydraulic fluid, most severe level

    Most severe Denison hydraulic fluid level: wear tests on both vane and piston pumps, dry and with water.

  • Eaton Vickers Brochure 694 — fluid requirements

    The Vickers brochure with the classic requirements for hydraulic oils in vane and piston pumps: cleanliness, antiwear, thermal stability.

  • Fives Cincinnati P-69 — ISO VG 68 hydraulic oil

    Fives Cincinnati approval for machine tool fluids; hydraulic fluids with own wear, filterability and water separation tests, beyond DIN 51524-2.

  • Hydraulic oil, type H HM — ISO 11158

    The international standard for mineral hydraulic fluids; class HM is the antiwear oil, the ISO counterpart of DIN 51524-2 HLP.

Standards & approvals

  • Parker Denison HF-0 — hydraulic fluid, most severe level

    Most severe Denison hydraulic fluid level: wear tests on both vane and piston pumps, dry and with water.

  • Eaton Vickers Brochure 694 — fluid requirements

    The Vickers brochure with the classic requirements for hydraulic oils in vane and piston pumps: cleanliness, antiwear, thermal stability.

  • Fives Cincinnati P-69 — ISO VG 68 hydraulic oil

    Fives Cincinnati approval for machine tool fluids; hydraulic fluids with own wear, filterability and water separation tests, beyond DIN 51524-2.

  • Hydraulic oil, type H HM — ISO 11158

    The international standard for mineral hydraulic fluids; class HM is the antiwear oil, the ISO counterpart of DIN 51524-2 HLP.

  • Hydraulic oil HLP — DIN 51524, part 2

    HLP oils, mineral oils with oxidation, corrosion and antiwear additives; the most quoted reference in industrial hydraulics.

  • ASTM D6158, type HM — antiwear hydraulic oil

    The American standard for mineral HM hydraulic oils (with antiwear additives), equivalent to DIN 51524-2 HLP and ISO 11158 HM.

  • SS 15 54 34 — environmental requirements for hydraulic fluids (Sweden)

    Swedish standard: high biodegradability, low aquatic toxicity, finished fluid not classified as environmentally hazardous; required near groundwater and drinking water sources.

  • ISO 6743-4 HM — anti-wear hydraulic oil

    Class HM of ISO 6743-4: anti-wear hydraulic oil, the ISO counterpart of DIN 51524-2 HLP.

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Specifications

Brand
Shell
Viscosity
ISO VG 68
Manufacturer code
001D7760
Availability
On request

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
ISO viscosity grade68ISO 3448
Fluid type (ISO classification)HMISO 6743-4
Kinematic viscosity @0°CcSt990Astm D445
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt68Astm D445
Kinematic viscosity @100°CcSt8.9Astm D445
Viscosity index105ISO 2909
Density @15°Ckg/m3870ISO 12185
Flash point°C235IP 34 (Pmcc)
Pour point°C-33ISO 3016

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Manufacturer's description

Shell Tellus S3 M are high-performance hydraulic fluids based on a "zinc-free" formulation technology, to deliver outstanding protection and performance in most manufacturing operations and mobile equipment. They resist degradation caused by heat or mechanical stress, helping to prevent the deposits that can reduce hydraulic system efficiency. The ISO VG 68 grade has a kinematic viscosity of 68 cSt at 40 °C and 8.9 cSt at 100 °C, with a viscosity index of 105.

Applications

  • Industrial and manufacturing hydraulic systemsShell Tellus S3 M fluids are suitable for industrial hydraulic systems and as power transmission fluids.
  • Hydraulic fluid maintenance under arduous conditionsThe long-term characteristics of Shell Tellus S3 M fluids can make them particularly suitable for applications operating under arduous conditions (e.g. load, temperature) or where a long service life is required (e.g. in remote or inaccessible locations).
  • Marine and mobile hydraulic systemsShell Tellus S3 M fluids are suitable for marine and mobile applications where ISO HM type hydraulic fluids are recommended.
  • Low toxicity towards the environmentShell Tellus S3 M fluids have a reduced environmental impact in the event of leaks or accidental spillage, compared with conventional zinc-based hydraulic fluids. This is possible thanks to the use of zinc-free anti-wear technology and low-sulphur oils. Shell Tellus S3 M is classified as "not harmful" to freshwater and marine invertebrates when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) in accordance with OECD and EPA test guidelines. For further reductions in environmental impact, we offer the Shell Naturelle range of environmentally acceptable lubricants. For applications with wide temperature variations, we recommend the Shell Tellus "V" series of hydraulic fluids.

Performance & benefits

  • Long service life – reduced maintenanceShell Tellus S3 M fluids offer an improved capability to extend fluid maintenance intervals and thereby reduce equipment downtime through: - An extended ASTM D943 TOST lifetime, with an oxidative stability designed for a minimum of 5,000 hours TOST life. - Excellent resistance to degradation in the presence of water and heat. These features provide extended maintenance capability without compromising protection or performance, even in applications under arduous conditions or at excessive temperatures.
  • Outstanding wear protectionThe zinc-free anti-wear additives provide protection across a wide range of operating conditions, including low-load and heavy-duty operation. This protection has been demonstrated in industry-standard tests such as the Denison T6H and Eaton Vickers 35VQ25 tests.
  • Maintaining system efficiencySuperior cleanliness and filterability, coupled with excellent water separation, air release and anti-foam characteristics, all contribute to maintaining and increasing hydraulic efficiency. The filterability of Shell Tellus S3 M is maintained even when the fluid is contaminated with water. Shell Tellus S3 M fluids have a superior degree of cleanliness, meeting the requirements of ISO 4406 21/19/16 or better, e.g. at Shell filling lines. As recognised by the DIN 51524 specification, the oil is exposed to various influences during transport and storage that may affect its cleanliness level.

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