Brand
Shell
Type
Rail & chain lubricants
Primary standard
EN12081-2025
Manufacturer code
001D8460

Shell GadusRail S3 EU

Premium EP grease for railway axle boxes

Specifications

Brand
Shell
Manufacturer code
001D8460
Availability
On order

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).

Standards & approvals

  • EN12081-2025

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
Soap typeLithium
ColourBrown
Penetration worked @25°C0.1mmD217 245 - 275IP 50 / ASTM
NLGI consistency2.5
Operating Range°C-20 to +120
Emcor Corrosion Protection, Distilled WaterCorrosion Category0/0IP 220
Oil separation (7 days)%3.2IP 121
Dropping point°C minimum180IP 396
Base oil (type)Mineral
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcStD445 100IP 71 / ASTM
Kinematic viscosity @100°CcStD445 11IP 71 / ASTM

Complete documentation

We email you the sheets listed below in a single archive. No account, no order required.

  • TDSENMarch 2026
  • SDSENApril 2026
  • SDSROApril 2026

Where should the files go?

We send the archive to the address below. It is the only field we need — the rest only help us reach you if a sheet is missing.

What you get

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