Shell Omala S2 GX 68

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Industrial gear oils

Viscosity

ISO VG 68

Manufacturer code

001F1172

Availability

On order

Manufacturer's description

Shell Omala S2 GX are premium-quality extreme-pressure (EP) oils intended for lubricating industrial gears subjected to arduous operating conditions. Their high load carrying capacity, combined with their anti-friction characteristics, gives the oil superior performance in enclosed gear operation.

Applications

• Enclosed industrial gearsShell Omala S2 GX technology provides an effective extreme-pressure (EP) formulation designed specifically for enclosed industrial gearboxes using steel spur, helical or planetary gears, including highly loaded systems with splash or forced-circulation lubrication. Shell Omala S2 GX oils are also suitable for lubricating other applications, including bearings and other steel-on-steel components with splash or forced-circulation systems.
• Shell offers a wide range of products for other gear applications that have their own specific requirements. Shell Omala S4 GXV is recommended for transmission systems where a synthetic lubricant is specified, when the longest service life is required, or when operating in environments with wide temperature variations.
• Shell Omala S5 Wind 320 is recommended for wind turbine main gearboxes.
• Shell Omala S4 WE, Shell Morlina S4 B and Shell Omala S1 W are recommended for worm gears
• For automotive gears, an appropriate Shell Spirax oil should be used
• For systems with slideways or other applications using a filtration unit finer than 10 microns, please consult your local Shell technical specialist and product application specialist before using Shell Omala S2 GX.
• compatible with prevalent paint finishes. For systems with slideways or other applications using a filtration unit finer than 10 microns, please consult your local Shell technical specialist and product application specialist before using Shell Omala S2 GX. Specifications, approvals and recommendations: meets the requirements of:
• Fives Cincinnati: P-63 (ISO 68)For the full list of approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk
• Other applications: Shell offers a wide range of products for other gear applications that have their own specific requirements

Standards & approvals

Approved for

• Cincinnati

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

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• TDSROApril 2024
• SDSENSeptember 2025
• SDSROSeptember 2025