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Hydraulic oils for wind

Hydraulic oils for wind

Next generation wind power requires equally innovative lubricants designed to maximise wind turbine performance and increase uptime. Shell’s hydraulic oils are designed to help you increase efficiency and extend maintenance intervals.

Hydraulic Oils for Wind Turbines

Hydraulic oil
Application(s)
Description Performance
Shell Tellus S4 VE (fine)
Hydraulic pitch & brake system
An advanced, synthetic, GTL- and Zinc-based hydraulic oil that is formulated for cold climates and provides extra-long oil life, a wide operating temperature range, impactful energy efficiency, and robust equipment protection. Extra long life
Premium protection
Energy efficiency
Shell Tellus S4 VX
Hydraulic pitch & brake system An advanced hydraulic fluid for extremely low temperatures that is zinc-free with a very high viscocity index. Extra long life
Ultra low temperature use
Shell Tellus S2 VX (fine) Hydraulic pitch & brake system A high performance hydraulic fluid with outstanding protection and performance for moderate climates. Resists breakdown under heat or mechanical stress. Long fluid life
Extra protection
System efficiency
Shell Panolin S4 HLP Synth Hydraulic pitch & brake system

Our highest-performance, Bosch Rexroth approved industry-leading range of saturated ester-based hydraulic fluids, formulated with advanced zinc-free additive technology, assessed against readily biodegradable criteria[1] and formulated to demonstrate a lower aquatic environmental impact[2].

[1] All Shell PANOLIN lubricants biodegradability claims are substantiated by a biodegradability profile based on component-based test data and support by product-level test data when required. Example: At least 87% w/w of Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth 46 components are readily biodegradable, achieving a passing result of ≥60% according to OECD 301B and meets the requirements of EN 17181:2019, a modified OECD 301B-based test method for determining the aerobic biodegradation of fully formulated lubricants.

[2] Offers reduced impact of leaks or accidental spillage into aquatic environments compared to conventional mineral oils thanks to their biodegradability profile. (Publication EPA 800-R-11-002).

Enhanced fluid life, Bosch Rexroth approved
Shell Panolin S4 HLP Synth EAL Hydraulic pitch & brake system A high performance, biodegradable (as per the requirements of EU Ecolabel), zinc-free hydraulic fluid with saturated synthetic esters that provide outstanding performance, designed for applications mandating Ecolabels and compliance with US EPA 2013 VGP requirements for environmentally acceptable lubricants. Extended life, EU Ecolabel Certified / US EPA VGP compliant
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Shell Family of Hydraulic Fluids

Shell’s family of hydraulic fluids for Wind is engineered to perform in today’s most demanding turbine environments, offering extended oil life beyond 10 years¹, excellent wear protection, and cold-start capability down to -27°C.
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Shell Tellus Long Lasting Performance

Shell Tellus Long Lasting Performance

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Title: Lubricants Portfolio I Wind Turbines I Shell Lubricant Solutions

Duration: 00:15 minutes

Description:

This video provides an overview of Shell’s complete lubricant offer for wind turbines.

Lubricants Portfolio I Wind Turbines I Shell Lubricant Solutions Transcript

No matter what the conditions

Lubricants designed for long-lasting performance

With a 10+ year oil life*

*Shell Tellus S4 VE 32 Hydraulic oil and Omala S5 Wind 320 Gear Oil

Together we keep wind in motion

Contact us for a free gear oil trial

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