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Shell Tonna Slideways oils

Every part of your equipment has been carefully engineered to maximise performance of the application at hand. Your machine tool slides, tables and feed mechanisms are a perfect example of this. Equally, specialist applications need specialist lubricants, which is why Shell Lubricant Solutions have a number of machine tool slideway oils available to meet the challenges you face when working with demanding systems and multiple materials.

The Shell Tonna range of slideway oils brings accuracy and reliability to your operations, with excellent frictional properties, slideway adhesion and anti-wear performance. Shifting your lubrication responsibilities to Shell Tonna can help to unlock a range of hidden value, from extending your coolant sump life to increasing the speed of your operations.

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Shell Tonna S3 M for precision slideways

Shell Tonna S3 M oils are designed for lubricating machine tool slides, tables and feed mechanisms, offering exceptional tackiness and anti-stick–slip properties for smooth, precise operation. Ideal for high-precision, low-speed machines and combined lubrication systems, they ensure superior frictional performance.

Enhanced water and aqueous coolant separability
Strong resistance to washout
Extra machining accuracy
Extra wear and corrosion protection

Shell Tonna S3 M 32/68 – best suited for horizontal slideways, circulating applications and light hydraulic use.

Shell Tonna S3 M 220 – ideal for large, high-pressure machines requiring precision, vertical or inclined slideways prone to drain-down, and moderate gear drives.

Download the Shell Tonna S3 M brochure (PDF, 850 kB)

Shell Tonna S2 M

Shell Tonna S2 M oils are designed to lubricate machine tool slides, tables and feed mechanisms offering good water and aqueous coolant separability, resistance to washout, good machining accuracy as well as good wear and corrosion protection.

They are formulated with highly refined mineral oils and an improved additive package
Have enhanced ability to adhere to moving parts
Reduce stick–slip
Have improved compatibility with water-soluble cutting fluids
Meet the requirements of wide range of industry bodies and equipment manufacturers
Are available in ISO viscosity grades 32, 68 and 220.

Download the Tonna S2 M Leaflet (PDF, 550 kB)

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