Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope: Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

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Technical Data Sheet

Previous Name: Shell NL Grease 000


• Heavy Duty Protection
Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope • Corrosion Protection
• Lithium

Premium wirerope grease

Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope grease is a tacky, high quality, lithium soap-based grease incorporating multifunctional,
extreme pressure additives, finely dispersed graphite and molybdenum disulphide. Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope grease
exhibits outstanding load-carrying capacity in bearings operating up to the maximum rated speed for grease
lubrication in the temperature range -150C to 700C. The temperature range can be increased 900C for bearings
operating at 75% of the maximum rated speed.

Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

· Provides continuous lubrication even under severely loaded


and boundary lubrication conditions due to the presence of
finely dispersed graphite and molybdenum disulphide.

· Grease is retained under adverse conditions due to the Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope is recommended for the lubrication of
presence of tackiness additive. wire ropes.
· Excellent corrosion protection even under harsh conditions. Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
Achieved a ‘d’ rating in the SKF TMG/EMCOR dynamic rust
For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations,
test (IP 220) under salt water wash-out conditions.
please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope


Grease
NLGI Consistency 000

Colour Black

Soap Type Lithium

Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s IP 71 / ASTM D445 130

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s IP 71 / ASTM D445 10

Dropping Point 0
C IP 396 170

Timken OK Load 27

Cone Penetration, Worked @250C 0.1 mm IP 50 / ASTM D217 460

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in
these characteristics may occur.
Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety


Shell Gadus S3 Wirerope Grease is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the
recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.

Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
http://www.epc.shell.com/

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· Protect the Environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Additional Information

· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.

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