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Shell Tellus Oils
High performance hydraulic oil

Shell Tellus Oils are premium quality, solvent refined, high viscosity index mineral
oil based fluids generally acknowledged to be the 'standard-setter' in the field of
industrial hydraulic and fluid power lubrication.
fluids.
Applications
• Industrial hydraulic systems z Low friction
• Mobile hydraulic fluid power transmission Tellus Oils possess high lubrication
systems properties and excellent low friction
• Marine hydraulic systems characteristics in hydraulic systems
operating at low or high speed. Prevents
Performance Features and Benefits stick-slip problems in critical applications
enabling very fine control of machinery.
z Thermal stability
Thermally stable in modern hydraulic z Excellent air release and anti-foam
systems working in extreme conditions of properties
load and temperature. Tellus Oils are Careful use of additives to ensure quick
highly resistant to degradation and sludge air release without excessive foaming.
formation therefore improving system Quick air release helps minimise
reliability and cleanliness. cavitation and slow oxidation, maintaining
system and fluid performance.
z Oxidation resistant
Resist oxidation in the presence of air, z Good water separation
water and copper. Turbine Oil Stability Good water separation properties
Test (TOST) results show outstanding (demulsibility). Resists the formation of
performance for Tellus Oils; low acidity, water-in-oil emulsions and prevents
low sludge formation, low copper loss; consequent hydraulic system and pump
therefore extending oil drain interval life damage.
and minimising maintenance costs.
z Hydrolytic stability z All round versatility
Tellus Oils have good chemical stability in Tellus Oils are suitable for a wide range of
the presence of moisture, which ensures other industrial applications.
long oil life and reduces the risk of
corrosion and rusting. Specifications and Approvals
z Outstanding anti-wear performance Proven
anti-wear additives are Tellus Oils have the following approvals:
incorporated to be effective throughout the
range of operating conditions, CINCINNATI P-68 (ISO 32)
including low and severe duty high load CINCINNATI P-70 (ISO 46)
conditions. Outstanding performance in a CINCINNATI P-69 (ISO 68)
range of piston and vane pump tests; DENISON HF-0
including the tough Denison T6C (dry and DENISON HF-1
wet versions) and the demanding Vickers DENISON HF-2
35VQ25. Tellus Oils help system Eaton (Vickers) M-2950 S
components last longer. Eaton (Vickers) I-286 S
z Superior filterability
Tellus Oils are suitable for ultra-fine Tellus Oils meet the requirements of:
filtration, an essential requirement in
today's hydraulic systems. Unaffected by DIN 51524 PART 2
the usual products of contamination, such ISO 11158
as water and calcium, which are known to GM LS/2
cause blockage of fine filters. Customers AFNOR NF-E 48-603
can use finer filters, therefore achieving all Mannesman Rexroth RE 90 220-1
the benefits of having in use cleaner Swedish Standard SS 15 54 34 AM
Compatibility
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Tellus Oils are compatible with most pumps. Health & Safety
However, please consult your Shell Representative Guidance on Health and Safety
before using in pumps containing silver plated are available on the appropriate
components Material Safety Data Sheet which
can be obtained from your Shell
Seal & Paint Compatibility representative.
Tellus Oils are compatible with all seal
materials and paints normally specified for use Protect the environment
with mineral oils. Take used oil to an authorised collection point.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Typical Physical Characteristics

Shell Tellus Oil 22 32 37 46 68 100
ISO Oil Type HM HM HM HM HM HM
Kinematic Viscosity
@ 0°C cSt 180 338 440 580 1040 1790
40°C cSt 22 32 37 46 68 100
100°C cSt 4.3 5.4 5.9 6.7 8.6 11.1
(IP 71)
Viscosity Index 100 99 99 98 97 96
(IP 226)
Density @ 15°Ckg/l 0.866 0.875 0.875 0.879 0.886 0.891
(IP 365)
Flash Point °C 204 209 212 218 223 234
(Pensky-Martens Closed Cup)
(IP 34)
Pour Point °C -30 (IP 15) -30 -30 -30 -24 -24
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's
specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.

Viscosity - Temperature - Diagram
O il B in [ % ] 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 O il A in [ % ]
500.000
200.000
100.000
50.000
10.000
5.000
1.000
500
300
200
100
Shell Tellus Oils
Kinematic Viscosity
50
40
30
20
10
9 100
8
7 68
6
46
5
37
4
32
3 22
2,4
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 110 120
Temperature [°C]

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