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A. Shell Gadus S2 OG 40 is designed for open-gear drives (cement kilns, ball mills, sugar mills) and wire-rope lubrication — heavy slow-moving applications where standard bearing greases would fling off.
A. Yes, Shell Gadus S2 OG 40 was previously named Shell Malleus Grease GL 95.
A. An open gear is a large slow-moving toothed gear used in heavy industry — cement kilns, ball mills, sugar mills, draglines and other applications. Open-gear greases are specifically formulated to stay on the slow-moving gear teeth without flinging off, and are typically applied by hand, brush or automatic spray systems.
A. Shell Gadus S2 OG 40 is tested to ASTM D2596 (extreme-pressure load-wear); ASTM D2266 (four-ball wear); ASTM D2509 (Timken OK load); ASTM D4048 (copper corrosion); ASTM D1743 (rust prevention); and ASTM D3233 (Falex EP).
A. Both are Shell Gadus S2 OG open-gear and wire-rope greases with the same ASTM test profile. OG 40 (this product, formerly Malleus GL 95) is the lighter-consistency variant. OG 50 (formerly Malleus GL 205) is the heavier-consistency variant. The specific consistency selected depends on the application method and equipment specification.
A. NLGI is the universal grease consistency standard every reputable grease meets, ranging from NLGI 000 (semi-fluid) to NLGI 3 (firm). It is your baseline check — match the grade your handbook specifies (e.g., NLGI 2 for most multi-purpose applications) and the grease is technically suitable for your machine. Every grease on our site lists its NLGI grade.
A. An OEM Specification is the grease requirement set by a vehicle or equipment manufacturer (e.g., MB 267.0, MAN 283 Li-P 2). When a grease lists the code, the grease manufacturer has developed and tested it to meet the criteria the equipment manufacturer requires. Match the code in your handbook and you have a grease engineered for your machine.
A. An OEM Approval means the grease has been formally tested and signed off by the equipment manufacturer and listed on their official approved-products register (e.g., MB-Approval 267.0). An Approval confirms the grease is recognised by the equipment manufacturer for service use in their machines.
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