DesigneD to cope with

heavy DemanDs.
Just like our inDustrial
gear oils – shell omala.
DesigneD to meet challenges
 EVERY PART OF YOUR MACHINE OR PROCESS HAS A RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL GEAR OILS TO PRODUCT NAME SUFFIX KEY APPLICATION ICON KEY

BEEN METICULOUSLY ENGINEERED, SO YOU WANT TO MEET YOUR NEEDS E = Energy saving, high efficiency
Factory/machine Shock load
BE SURE THAT YOU CHOOSE A LUBRICANT THAT HAS To meet the challenges of a wide range of gear types and applications,
applications
G = Gears – spur and helical
BEEN DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EQUIPMENT Shell has designed a portfolio of oils that helps you to choose a product
Enclosed gears Long life
P = Extreme/high pressure
IS WELL PROTECTED AND WORKS EFFICIENTLY. to match your technical and operational needs. High temperature Worm gear
W = Worm drive

X = Extra/extreme performance Extreme load

The Shell Omala range of industrial gear oils has been developed
to assist equipment operators in selecting the oil that will deliver
THE SHELL OMALA THE SHELL OMALA THE SHELL OMALA
optimum value to their operations through enhanced wear “G” RANGE “G” SPECIALITY “W” RANGE
protection, long oil life and high system efficiency. Enclosed industrial spur and bevel gear Enclosed industrial spur and bevel gears Industrial worm-drive applications from
applications from standard to demanding where extra shock-load protection is needed standard to demanding high-load and
high-load and extended-duty applications. or particulate contamination occurs. extended-duty applications.

ADVANCED
Shell Omala S4 GX Shell Omala S4 WE

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WEAR PROTECTION SYNTHETIC SYNTHETIC
Extra protection Extra protection and life
Protecting machine gears from wear and corrosion is important for Extra life Energy saving
prolonging asset life and preventing breakdowns. Special applications Worm drive

INCREASINGLY EFFICIENT PROTECTION

The Shell Omala range of industrial gear oils offers protection across
Better protection, longer
a wide range of applications: from the extreme-pressure rolling contacts
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PREMIUM
oil life and better system
in spur gears to the sliding contacts in worm gears. It includes Shell’s efficiency.
Better protection,
latest synthetic oils such as Shell Omala S4 GX, which offers exceptional

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long-life performance under extreme loads and temperatures.
longer oil life
and better system
Shell Omala S3 GP
efficiency.
Extreme-load protection
OIL LIFE Special applications
Better protection, longer oil life
The longer an oil’s life, the less fluid maintenance your equipment Better protection and and better system efficiency.
system efficiency.
requires, so it can continue to operate without interruption. The Shell
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MAIN LINE
Omala range enables you to match oil life to your operational needs.
Customers using Shell’s standard products, such as Shell Omala S2 G,
Shell Omala S2 G
are extending oil-drain intervals by up to 200% for some applications. TIER Extra protection
Customers are trading up to synthetic oils, such as Shell Omala S4 GX, Industrial applications
for even longer oil life and other benefits.

SYSTEM EFFICIENCY
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ENTRY

Shell Omala oils can help to maintain or improve system Shell Omala S1 W
efficiency by protecting against the impact of oil ageing and
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Reliable protection
contamination for efficient lubrication. Advanced synthetic oils such
Worm drive
as Shell Omala S4 WE can offer additional benefits by providing
improved energy efficiency compared with conventional oils.

PERFORMANCE YOU CAN COUNT ON REAL-WORLD VALUE DELIVERY Shell Omala S4 GX – For the longest oil life in
the Shell range.
Shell’s industrial gear oils are developed in close Users of Shell Omala oils across a wide range of industries are benefiting Maximum allowed limit
co‑operation with customers and equipment makers. The from proven, robust and reliable lubrication that adds value to their
Up to 47% less thickening
Shell Omala range is approved or listed by hundreds operations. For instance, by switching to Shell Omala S4 GX, some Shell Omala S4 GX
of equipment makers, and its performance has been customers are:
demonstrated in real-life applications to help reduce the Shell Omala S2 G
n increasing equipment protection: one customer reports virtually
possibility of your equipment letting you down. eliminating gearbox failures and saving over USD $50,000 a year1. Industry-standard limit
n extending oil-drain intervals. Some equipment manufacturers approve

Shell Omala S4 GX for four-year drain intervals, and some customers 0 20 40 60 80 100

have extended their oil-drain intervals by up to five times. Less thickening for longer life
Against
ANSI/AGMA
n enhancing operational efficiency. Wind-turbine operators have increased 9005-E02
Thickening time (% of limit) requirements
turbine availability by reducing shutdowns due to foaming, high (ASTM D2893)
temperatures and filter blocking.
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 Product Benefits Technology ISO viscosity Specifications and approvals
grades (Full details of approvals for all products can be obtained from your
Shell representative; approvals and claims will vary by viscosity grade.)

Shell n Extra protection Synthetic (advanced 220, 320, 460, 680 Approved by or meets Flender, David Brown, GE (wind turbines),
Omala S4 GX n Extra life extreme-pressure, Gamesa and many other equipment manufacturers
n Special applications EP, system) Industry standards: ANSI/AGMA 9005-E02 (EP); ISO 12925-1 CKD;
DIN 51517-3 (CLP); US Steel 224

Shell n Extra protection and life Synthetic 150, 220, 320 Approved by or meets Flender, Bonfiglioli, David Brown and many other
Omala S4 WE n Energy saving (polyalkylene glycol) equipment manufacturers
n Worm drives Industry standards: ANSI/AGMA 9005-E02 (EP); ISO 12925-1 CKE

Shell n Extra protection Conventional 1500 Approved by or meets David Brown and ArcelorMittal
Omala S3 GP n Special applications (enhanced EP Industry standards: ANSI/AGMA 9005-E02 (EP); ISO 12925-1 CKD;
system) DIN 51517-3 (CLP); US Steel 224

Shell n Extra protection Conventional (EP) 68, 100, 150, 220, Approved by or meets David Brown, Cincinnati Machine,
Omala S2 G n Standard applications 320, 460, 680, 1000 Flender (C/E) and many other equipment manufacturers
Industry standards: ANSI/AGMA 9005-E02 (EP); ISO 12925-1 CKD;
DIN 51517-3 (CLP); US Steel 224

Shell n Reliable protection Conventional 460 Industry standards: AGMA 9005-EO2 (CP)
Omala S1 W n Worm drives (compounded fatty
oil)

Speciality gear oils

Shell n Extra protection Synthetic (EP) 680 Approved by or meets GE (approved GEK-30375H – ISO 320-680)
Omala S4 n Geared wheel hubs and David Brown
Wheel Industry standards: ANSI/AGMA 9005-E02 (EP); ISO 12925-1 CKD;
DIN 51517-3 (CLP); US Steel 224

Shell Spirax oils A range of automotive gear, axle and transmission oils to meet the needs of Contact your Shell representative for details
on- and off-highway vehicles.

FULL PRODUCT AND SERVICE PORTFOLIO

Shell Lubricants is the number-one finished lubricants supplier2 and has a 60-year
history of innovation. It constantly invests to develop better lubrication solutions,
including advanced synthetic technologies such as:
n Shell Tellus S4 ME synthetic hydraulic oil – for long life and energy saving.

n Shell Corena S4 R air compressor oil – for up to 12,000 hours of protection.

In addition, Shell provides the world-leading Shell LubeAnalyst oil condition

monitoring service, which is designed to help improve your business performance.
Whatever your needs or application, Shell can provide a wide range of oils and
greases, including synthetic, high-performance products and additional services.

“Shell Lubricants” refers to the various Shell companies engaged in the lubricants business.
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Saving reported by one customer. Actual savings may vary, depending on the application, the current oil used, the maintenance
procedures and the condition of the equipment.
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Source: Kline & Company, “Competitive Intelligence for the Global Lubricants Industry, 2008–2018.

For more information, please contact:

The Shell Company of Australia Limited (ABN 46 004 610 459)

8 Redfern Rd, Hawthorn East, Victoria 3123
Emergency phone number (24 hours) 1800 651 818
Technical Assistance Australia 13 16 18
shell.com.au/lubricants