- Railways
NLGI 2.5
Shell GadusRail S3 EU
Premium EP grease for railway axle boxes
Business customers only. We sell wholesale, invoiced to registered companies.
Standards & approvals
CEN EN 12081
EN 12081 — railway axlebox grease
The European standard for greases in railway vehicle axleboxes: mechanical stability and extreme-temperature behaviour.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Shell
- Range
- Shell Gadus
- Category
- Rail & chain lubricants
- Viscosity
- NLGI 2.5
- Manufacturer code
- 001D8460
- Availability
- On request
Typical characteristics
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Soap type | Lithium | |
| Colour | Brown | |
| Penetration worked @25°C0.1mm | D217 245 - 275 | IP 50 / ASTM |
| NLGI consistency | 2.5 | |
| Operating Range°C | -20 to +120 | |
| Emcor Corrosion Protection, Distilled WaterCorrosion Category | 0/0 | IP 220 |
| Oil separation (7 days)% | 3.2 | IP 121 |
| Dropping point°C minimum | 180 | IP 396 |
| Base oil (type) | Mineral | |
| Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt | D445 100 | IP 71 / ASTM |
| Kinematic viscosity @100°CcSt | D445 11 | IP 71 / ASTM |
Complete documentation
Manufacturer's description
Premium Extreme Pressure Railroad Axle Box Grease
Applications
- RailEuropean axle box applications where extended service intervals are required to reduce maintenance costs for a linear speed below 200 km/h (for 800 mm diameter wheels and an average bearing diameter dm of 185 mm).
Performance & benefits
- Cost Savings viaReduced grease consumption due to the excellent sealing capabilities of the grease preventing leakage from the labyrinth. Lower maintenance costs & reduced downtime that result from the use of a high quality grease thoroughly tested to ensure that each batch will operate satisfactorily in extended service.
- Peace of Mind viaProven technology suitable for extended service use in trains running at up to 200 km/h. The knowledge that Shell is in FULL control from Research & Development to manufacture & quality assurance in our own ISO approved plants. Shell brand which guarantees professional standards & guaranteed back up whatever the lubrication problem.
- Convenience viaONE grease for all requirements as Shell GadusRail S3 EU can be used in all low to medium speed railway applications (underground , freight & passengers trains for coaches and locomotives).
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