Shell Gadus Greases

What is Shell Gadus?

The Shell Gadus collection of greases is designed to deliver the best value through long grease life, system efficiency, and enhanced wear protection.

Whether you need reliable performance for standard applications or specialist low-noise, high-temperature, and heavy-load greases, Shell Gadus has a product fit to optimize your system efficiency and costs of operation.

A comprehensive range of greases delivering value in three critical areas.

Long Grease Life

Extend the life of your components and reduce lubrication maintenance with longer-lasting grease.

System Efficiency

Optimize efficiency with grease that stays in place, providing protection and lubrication where you need it.

Enhanced Wear Protection

Protect components from wear to prolong their life and prevent production loss due to breakdowns.

Shell Gadus S2 V100

Shell Gadus S2 V100 is a high-performance, multi-purpose grease based on a new lithium hydroxystearate soap thickener that’s fortified to protect against wear, rust, and oxidation.

The S2 V100 grease is designed to be:

  • Reliable under high temperatures
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • Extremely stable under vibrations
  • Leak-resistant, even in repeated shock-loaded bearings

Shell Gadus S2 V220

Shell Gadus S2 V220 is a high-quality, multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease, containing a blend of high viscosity index mineral-oil and lithium hydroxystearate soap thickener. Its general purpose design is great for lubricating rolling element and plain bearings, as well as hinges and sliding surfaces, like those typically found in transport and industrial sectors.

With S2 V220, you can depend on:

  • Outstanding load-carrying capacity
  • Improved mechanical stability
  • Resistance to water wash-out
  • Excellent oxidation stability
  • Corrosion resistance

Shell Gadus S2 V220AC

Shell Gadus S2 V220AC is a high-quality, multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease, containing a blend of high viscosity index mineral-oil and a mixed lithium/calcium soap thickener. It’s specially fortified with additives to protect against wear, oxidation, and corrosion.

With S2 V220AC, you can depend on:

  • Excellent mechanical stability, even under extreme vibration
  • Extended life at moderate temperatures, allowing more time between maintenance schedules
  • Effective lubrication and reliable performance
  • Resistance to intense water wash-out

Shell Gadus S2 V220AD

Shell Gadus S2 V220AD is a high-performance, multi-purpose grease, containing a blend of high viscosity index mineral-oil and a mixed lithium/calcium soap thickener. It’s fortified with extreme-pressure, anti-wear, anti-oxidation, anti-corrosion, and adhesive additives, as well as solids to provide shock loading resistance.

With S2 V220AD, you can also expect:

  • Effective adhesion, reducing losses and grease consumption
  • Resistance to breakdown, softening, and leakage under shock loads
  • Reliable performance under extreme pressure, prolonging bearing life
  • Good oxidation and mechanical stability

Shell Gadus S3 V220C

Shell Gadus S3 V220C is a premium multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease containing a blend of high viscosity index mineral-oil and lithium complex soap thickener. It’s fortified with the latest additives to protect against oxidation, wear, and corrosion, and is especially suitable for bearings operating at high temperatures and under load.

The S3 V220C grease is formulated to deliver:

  • Excellent mechanical stability, even under severe vibration
  • Lasting protection, even among large amounts of water
  • Extensive operational life at high temperatures
  • High dropping point

Shell Gadus S3 V460D

Shell Gadus S3 V460D is a premium heavy-duty, multi-purpose grease containing a blend of high viscosity index mineral-oil and lithium complex soap thickener. It’s fortified with the latest anti-corrosion, anti-oxidation, and high-temperature additives, as well as MoS2 solids to effectively handle shock loads.

The S3 V460D grease is especially suitable for slow-moving, heavily loaded large bearings that are subject to shock loads, and also features:

  • High base oil viscosity for best load-carrying performance
  • Excellent mechanical stability, even under severe vibration
  • Lasting protection, even among large amounts of water
  • High dropping point

Shell Gadus S5 V100

Shell Gadus S5 V100 is an advanced multi-purpose, lithium complex grease based on synthetic base oils and fortified with additives to protect against wear, rust, oxidation, and extreme pressure. Its special friction modifier makes it suitable for high speed, taper roller, and cylindrical bearings, as well as applications with an angle ring.

The S5 V100 grease also delivers on:

  • Lubrication of bearings submitted to severe cold
  • Reliable lubrication any time of year
  • Excellent mechanical and thermal stability

Shell Gadus S5 V220

Shell Gadus S5 V220 is an advanced multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease designed for general industrial and transport applications. It contains a blend of high viscosity index synthetic base oil and lithium complex soap thickener, along with additives to protect against wear, oxidation, and corrosion.

The S5 T460 grease also features:

  • Excellent mechanical stability and water resistance
  • Protection against corrosion from aggressive process water
  • Long operational life, from low to high temperatures
  • Seal compatibility
  • High dropping point

Shell Gadus S5 T460

Shell Gadus S5 T460 is an advanced multi-purpose, high-performance grease based on fully synthetic base stocks and the latest diurea thickener. It’s fortified with additives to ensure excellent high-temperature oxidation performance, as well as protect against wear and corrosion. The S5 T460 grease is especially suitable for sealed and semi-sealed applications involving slow-moving, heavy-duty bearings operating at high temperature and under severe load.

Its benefits also include:

  • High base oil viscosity to meet OEM requirements for large, slow-moving bearings
  • Exceptional resistance to high temperatures and “heat soak”
  • Lasting protection, even among large amounts of water
  • High dropping point

Shell Gadus Grease FAQ

What is Shell Gadus grease?

Shell Gadus grease is a type of lubricant that has been developed to deliver the best value by having enhanced wear protection, long grease life, and system efficiency. The Shell Gadus product line can give peace of mind for people looking for standard operating performance, or in more specialized ways, like low noise, high temperature, or heavy-load. 

When considering purchasing a type of grease, it’s important to consider four properties that include thickener type, oil viscosity, operating conditions and application, and the NLGI grade (consistency). Luckily, Shell Gadus greases have names based on these properties, so you get the correct lubricant for your specific use case. 

What is Shell Gadus grease used for?

Shell Gadus grease is mainly used to help lubricate machines that are used in manufacturing. Different types of Gadus grease can be used in different ways, but for the most part, Shell Gadus can help make sure their equipment is protected and prevents production loss caused by ineffective equipment. 

For example, one of the most popular greases, Shell Gadus S2 V220, can help moderate temperatures,  and ease the movement in plain and rolling bearings, cables, hinges, and other sliding sources. And it’s used in industries like general manufacturing, fleet power generation, metals, mining, construction, and more.

How much does Shell Gadus grease cost?

Shell Gadus Grease prices can vary depending on what type of grease you are buying, along with the quantity of grease you are buying. For a quote, feel free to reach out to one of our sales representatives at (800) 349-9000 or contact us

Retif Delivers

We are flexible to meet your needs. We provide Shell Gadus products in a range of sizes to fit your needs:

  • 5 gallon
  • 55 gallon
  • Bulk

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