Shell Gadus S5 T100 2

Performance, Features & Benefits

• Outstanding life at high temperatures

• Excellent wear protection

• Excellent mechanical stability at high temperatures

• Excellent oxidation resistance

• Low oil separation

• Excellent corrosion resistance

 

Provides protection from the element of corrosion.

• Versatile 

• Water resistant – withstands washing with water, preventing loss of protection.

 

Main Applications

Shell Gadus S5 T100 greases are particularly recommended for use in high temperature up to 180°C, lightly loaded industrial bearings.  It is recommended for use where long operational life and extended re-greasing intervals are an important consideration.

 

• Sealing 

The rheology of Shell Gadus S5 T100 is such that at low shear rates and with heating the consistency increases.  Consequently, in bearings operating at high temperatures the grease remains in place providing good sealing and continuous lubrication even in the resence of vibration.

 

• Health and Safety 

Shell Gadus S5 T100 2 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/

 

• Protect the Environment 

Take used oil to an authorized collection point.  Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

 

• Operating temperature range / high temperature performance 

The diurea thickener used in Shell Gadus S5 T100 has a high melting point and the grease performance is limited only by the properties of the base oil and additive components.

The low volatility and excellent oxidation stability of the base oil are such that they give an excellent service life in bearings operating between -40°C and +180°C.

With caution, Shell Gadus S5 T100 greases may, in some circumstances, be used at temperatures up to 200°C, but only if the re-lubrication period is suitably adjusted.

The lubrication properties of Shell Gadus S5 T100 are unimpaired by small quantities of salt water.

 

• Oxidation stability

Shell Gadus S5 T100 has a superior high temperature oxidation inhibitor system to ensure that it will withstand high operating temperatures without forming deposits.  Unlike the soap thickeners used in most greases, the diurea thickener in Shell Gadus S5 T100 does not catalyse grease oxidation, indeed the diurea thickener offers inherent anti-oxidant properties.  This contributes to longer grease life at higher temperatures.

The base oil part of Shell Gadus S5 T100 is specially selected synthetic component with excellent oxidation and evaporation resistance.

 

• Corrosion protection

When a bearing is running, most high quality greases can maintain an adequate lubricating film even when the grease is contaminated with water.  However when the grease bearing is idle, corrosion may occur causing pitting which can be detrimental.  Shell Gadus S5 T100 is formulated with corrosion inhibitors to help protect bearing surfaces even when the grease is contaminated by water.

 

• Re-lubrication

Grease life varies considerably from application, even with bearings operating under nominally identical conditions.  Variables such as air flow, dirt and humidity can have a considerable effect in addition to the more commonly recognized parameters of load, speed and temperature.  The use of Shell Gadus S5 T100 usually permits considerable extension of the re-lubrication interval.