Shell Gadus for Wind Turbines
Next-generation blade bearing grease for onshore and offshore wind turbines
Wind power is a critical renewable energy source 鈥� making it vital to protect the components and keep turbines operating at peak performance. The Shell Gadus range is specially formulated to deliver outstanding protection that keeps your equipment running smoothly for efficient operations.
- Extend component life to reduce downtime
- Get long grease life and system efficiency
- Prevent wear and corrosion 鈥揺ven in harsh working conditions
1. Blade Bearing
Field trials and laboratory tests confirm that Shell Gadus S5 V110KP 1 provides exceptional protection against vibration, low temperatures, and corrosion - as well as low-speed and high-torque conditions. It protects blade bearings against false brinelling, wear and fretting corrosion, and provides effective film thickness in extreme temperatures - with a range that goes down as far as -55掳C.
2. Main shaft bearing
Designed to reduce main bearing failures, Shell Gadus S5 V460KP 1.5 helps to extend bearing life and reduce equipment downtime. It features a unique combination of thickener and synthetic oil, which provides system efficiency. It also protects components from wear, corrosion and fretting 鈥� even at low temperatures.
3. YAW/Blade open gear
Shell Gadus S4 OG Multi-Season is an advanced open gear grease with excellent load-carrying capacity and resistance to shock. It鈥檚 designed to withstand severe operation conditions like dust and dirt contamination, water ingress and changes in temperature.
4. Lubricants for wind turbines
Shell is committed to improving wind operations and maintenance. Therefore, we offer an extensive range of lubricants to suit any need for wind turbines 鈥� including gear oils, greases, hydraulic oils, transformer oils and coolants.
Key benefits鹿
Longer Service Life
Extend the service life of grease to enable longer maintenance intervals.
Enhanced Protection
Protect components against climatic and contamination challenges in diverse operating environments.
Effective in High Winds
Extra protection against wear from heavy loads when in high winds.
Low Temperature Performance
Protect your equipment with grease that works just as effectively in a wide temperature range.
| Grease | Application(s) | Description | Performance | Brochure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Gadus S5 V460KP | Main bearing , Yaw bearing (plain) | A multipurpose extreme pressure lithium complex grease based on high viscosity synthetic base oil, PAO, and a lithium complex soap thickener; provides excellent thermal stability and operates well across high and low temperatures. | Heavy duty protection High temperature Lithium complex | Link |
| Shell Gadus S5 V110KP | Pitch bearing, Yaw bearing (roller), Generator bearing | An advanced, fully-synthetic grease designed for bearings with high levels of active pitching, high tower height, and exposed to extreme climates. Provides excellent corrosion protection and false brinelling. | Outstanding fretting performance Synthetic LiCa complex | |
| Shell Gadus S5 V100 | Generator bearing | A lithium complex grease based on synthetic base oils, containing antioxidants, EP-, wear-, and rust-preventing additives and a special friction modifier. | Long life Improved efficiency Lithium complex | N/A |
| Shell Gadus S5 T460 | Yaw bearing (plain) | A high performance, high temperature, long life grease with fully synthetic base stocks and the latest technology diurea thickener. | Heavy duty protection Extreme temperature Polyurea | N/A |
| Shell Rhodina BBZ | Pitch bearing | A high performance, part-synthetic grease for bearings subject to fretting and false brinelling. Provides excellent corrosion protection. | Protection against false brineling Calcium | Link |
| Shell Gadus S4 OG | Open gear | An automatic greaser designed for heavily loaded, open gear applications in several climates; formulated with high viscosity semi-synthetic base oil with enhanced extreme pressure and anti-wear chemistry. | Excellent wear resistance Long life Aluminum complex |
An exceptional blade bearing grease
Discover Gadus S5 V110KP 1: a next-generation blade bearing grease that offers exceptional protection for either onshore or offshore wind turbines.
Shell lubricants for wind
Designed to thrive in remote locations and developed to perform in extreme conditions. Explore our range of specialised wind power solutions.
Disclaimers:
[1] All data is derived from tests in laboratories of Shell Lubricant Solutions or partners using accepted standard methods
For more product specific information, please visit for more details.
