Shell GadusRail S4 WFB 000

Standards & approvals

• EU Ecolabel

  The European Union's voluntary ecolabel for products, including lubricants, with reduced environmental impact across their life cycle.

• SS 15 54 70

  SS 15 54 70 — environmental requirements for greases (Sweden)

  Counterpart of SS 15 54 34 for greases: high biodegradability, low aquatic toxicity, no environmentally hazardous classification.

• OECD 301B

  OECD 301B biodegradability above 60 %

  OECD test measuring carbon dioxide evolved over 28 days; above 60 % counts as "readily biodegradable".

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Gadus

Category

Rail & chain lubricants

Viscosity

NLGI 000

Manufacturer code

001G5055

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Shell GadusRail S4 WFB 000 is a synthetic ester based grease designed for usage in onboard lubricators in the railway business requiring a thin grease meeting EN 16028 requirements. Good anti-wear and anti-corrosive properties are combined with pump ability in a wide range of temperatures.

Applications

• On board lubrication of trams and railways, for electrically or air pressure operated lubricators.
• Nozzle selection according OEM recommendation. Volume range of 10 - 40 mg

Performance & benefits

• Good anticorrosive properties
• Favorable flow property at low temperatures
• Compatible with standard seals and painting, as normally used with mineral oil based products
• Biodegradable as per the requirements of EU Ecolabel (EEL). At least 80% by mass of this greases’ components are ready biodegradability, achieving a passing result of ≥60% according to OECD 301B.
• Highly adhesive coating

Fits

• Locomotives & rolling stock