product naming guideShell Lubricants
induStriaL oiL and greaSeproduct name Suffix key
a = Water tolerantB = Bearingc = Coloured greased = Contains solids, suitable for shock-load conditionse = Energy saving, high efficiencyg = Gear – spur and helicalH = Heavy dutyk = Low temperatureL = Low loadm = Manufacturing/machine: factory applications
a = Axle atf = Automatic transmission fluidc = ConstructioncVt = Continuously variable transmissiondct = Dual clutch transmission e = Energy saving, fuel efficiencyfd = Final drive
SHeLL gaduS greaSe nameS
There are at least four properties that you should look for when selecting a grease:n thickener typen oil viscosityn operating conditions and applicationn NLGI grade (consistency).
Shell Gadus greases have names based on these properties that aim to help you select the right products for your needs.
Shell has renamed many of its lubricants to help make it easier for you to select the products that are right for your needs. The new names use suffix letters and are often shown with application icons, which are designed to help you choose the right products. Contact your Shell representative for more information on products and services for your business.
SHeLL Spirax automotiVe gear, axLe and tranSmiSSion fLuid nameS product name Suffix key
deSigned to meet cHaLLengeS
Shell omala S4 GX 320
Shell Omala is the family name
Special conditions or applications
Relative performance level from S1 to S4 (higher is better)
Example of naming structure
induStriaL oiL nameSThe following naming system is being used for Shell’s industrial oils
og = Open gearp = High pressure/reciprocating (piston) air compressorsQ = Noise dampening (quiet) applicationsr = Rotary vane and screw air compressorV = Versatile applicationsW = Worm drivex = Extra/extreme performance
tHickener guide LetterS
t = Extreme-temperature performance using Shell polyurea thickenersV = Versatile, multipurpose applications using lithium and lithium complex thickenersa = Thickeners for wet (aqueous) conditionsu = Unusual non-melting thickeners or other applications
g = Gear LS = Limited slipLV = Low viscositym = Maintenance savingt = TractorV = Voithx = Multi-vehicle/ multi-oemZ = ZF
Shell Spirax S6 AXME 75W-140
Shell Spirax is the family name Applications Performance attributes
Relative performance level from S1 to S6 (higher is better)
Viscosity grade(where appropriate)
Viscosity grade
Example of naming structure
automotiVe gear, axLe and tranSmiSSion fLuid nameSThe following naming system is being used for Shell’s automotive gear, axle and transmission fluids
Shell gadus S3 V460D 2
Shell Gadus is the family name
Thickener guide
Special conditions or applications
Relative performance level from S1 to S5 (higher is better)
Oilviscosity
NLGI gradeExample of
naming structure
greaSe nameSThe following naming system is being used for Shell’s greases
appLication icon key
BUS/COACHHEAVY TRUCK MINING DUMP TRUCK
HEAVY TRUCK LARGE TRUCK MEDIUM TRUCK CONSTRUCTION/MOBILE APPLICATIONS
MOBILE AIR COMPRESSOR
PNEUMATIC DRILLROTARY AIRCOMPRESSOR
ROTARY GASCOMPRESSOR
ROTARY VACUUM PUMP
POWER STATIONBREATHING AIRAPPLICATIONS
STREET BIKE SCRAMBLER BIKE
PASSENGER CAR
SUVMINING/MOBILE APPLICATIONS
TRACTOR PICK-UP
POWER ENGINE ROLLER BEARINGPLAIN BEARING OPEN GEAR ENCLOSED GEARFACTORY/MACHINE
APPLICATIONS
MINING/STATIONARY
APPLICATIONS
TRANSFORMERTURBO COMPRESSOR
ELECTRIC MOTORWIND TURBINETURBINENATURAL GAS LANDFILL/BIOGAS PIPELINE
SCOOTER RAILROAD/TRAIN BARGE FISHING BOAT RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR
RECIPROCATING GAS COMPRESSOR
MARINE
LONG LIFE EXTREME HIGH TEMPERATURE
ULTRA-LOW TEMPERATURE
WETCONDITIONS
LESSFLAMMABLE
WARNINGNOISE DAMPENING(QUIET) APPLICATIONS
HINGE WIRE CABLEWORM GEAR HIGH LOAD EXTREME LOAD SHOCK LOADGEARED COUPLING
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