Shell Omala S4 GX 460

Approved by

• Siemens Gamesa

Standards & approvals

• ISO 12925-1 CKD

  Industrial gear lubricant CKD — ISO 12925

  Class CKD of ISO 12925-1: a gear oil with the same additive package as CKC but greater thermal stability, for gear units running hot.

• AGMA 9005-E02

  ANSI/AGMA 9005-E02 (2002)

  The 2002 edition of the AGMA enclosed gear drive lubrication practice, superseded by F16 of 2016.

• AIST/US Steel 224

  AIST 224 — EP gear oil for steel mills

  The AIST requirement for non-leaded EP gear oils in steel plants.

• DIN 51517-3 CLP

  Industrial gear oil CLP — DIN 51517, part 3

  Class CLP, gear oils with extreme-pressure additives; requires an FZG pass plus corrosion and ageing protection.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Omala

Category

Industrial gear oils

Viscosity

ISO VG 460

Manufacturer code

001D7853

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Shell Omala S4 GX 460 is the ISO VG 460 grade of the Shell Omala S4 GX range of premium synthetic industrial gear oils, which deliver outstanding lubrication performance under severe operating conditions, including reduced friction, long service life and high resistance to micro-pitting, for optimum gear protection. Its kinematic viscosity is 462.5 mm²/s at 40 °C and 50 mm²/s at 100 °C, with a viscosity index of 170. Approved for wind turbine gearboxes by Gamesa, Dongfang Wind Turbines, Dalian Heavy Industries and Sinovel.

Applications

• Wind turbines and other inaccessible installationsShell Omala S4 GX is particularly recommended for certain systems where a very long service life is required, where maintenance is infrequent or where the systems are inaccessible.
• Enclosed industrial gearsRecommended for industrial reduction gear systems operating under severe conditions, such as high load, very high or very low temperatures and wide temperature variations.
• Other applicationsShell Omala S4 GX oils are suitable for lubricating gears and other lubrication systems using oil circulation or splash. For adapted systems, or other applications using a filtration unit finer than 5 microns, please consult your Shell Product Application Specialist and Technical Advisor before using Shell Omala S4 GX. For heavily loaded worm gears, the Shell Omala "W" series oils are recommended. For automotive hypoid gears, the appropriate Shell Spirax oil should be used.

Performance & benefits

• Long service life – reduced maintenanceShell Omala S4 GX is formulated using an advanced additive system in combination with specially selected synthetic base fluids to provide outstanding resistance to breakdown over long durations and/or high-temperature operation. Shell Omala S4 GX can operate successfully at bulk oil temperatures up to 120 0 C. Shell Omala S4 GX offers the potential for significantly extended service intervals compared with conventional industrial gear oils.
• Excellent wear and corrosion protectionShell Omala S4 GX is formulated to deliver excellent anti-scuffing capability, extending component life even under shock loading conditions. These features offer advantages over mineral oil based products in terms of gear and bearing component service life. Shell Omala S4 GX provides excellent corrosion protection, even in the presence of contamination by water and solids.
• Maintaining system efficiencyShell Omala S4 GX can help maintain or increase the efficiency of industrial gear systems through improved low-temperature performance and reduced friction compared with mineral oil based products. This provides better lubrication at cold start-up.
• Approved for wind turbine gearboxes by: Gamesa, Dongfang Wind Turbines, Dalian Heavy Industries and Sinovel

Fits

• Wind turbines
• Industrial plant & equipment