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Twin Specialties line of railroad lubricants are designed to meet the toughest environments and deliver superior performance. We carry a variety of products to meet different applications.

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Shell Drum

400 lbs Shell GadusRail S3 AAR AL 1.5 Railroad Axle Box Grease
Shell Drum

55 gal Shell Caprinus XR 40 Railroad Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Tote

Bulk Shell Caprinus XR 40 Railroad Diesel Engine Oil
Shell Tote

Bulk Shell Caprinus XR 20W-40 Railroad Diesel Engine Oil
Gadus Pail

40 lbs Shell GadusRail S2 Traction Motor Bearing Grease
Quantity N/A N/A 55 gal N/A 330 gal N/A 330 gal N/A
Weight N/A 400 lb N/A N/A N/A N/A 40 lb
Appearance N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Amber Buttery
SAE Grade N/A N/A 40W N/A 40W N/A 20W-40 N/A
National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) Consistency N/A 1.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3
Viscosity at 40ºC N/A N/A 150 cSt N/A 150 cSt N/A 132 cSt N/A 93 cSt
Viscosity at 100ºC N/A 16.2 cSt N/A 15.1 cSt N/A 15.1 cSt N/A 15.1 cSt N/A 10.2 cSt
Viscosity Index N/A N/A 98 N/A 98 N/A 98 N/A
Flash Point N/A 473 ºF N/A 260 ºC N/A 260 ºC N/A 256 ºC N/A
Pour Point N/A N/A -9 ºC N/A -9 ºC N/A -9 ºC N/A
Analine Point N/A
Drop Point N/A 360 ºF N/A N/A N/A N/A 380 ºF
Total Base Number N/A N/A 13.0 mg KOH/g N/A 13.0 mg KOH/g N/A 13.0 mg KOH/g N/A
60 Strokes Worked Penetration N/A 303 N/A N/A N/A N/A 230
Timken OK Load N/A
Four Ball Extreme Pressure (EP) Load Wear Index (LWI) N/A
Weld Point N/A
Four Ball Wear Scar Diameter N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.6 mm
Oil Separation Loss N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.6 %
Bomb Oxidation Pressure Drop at 100 hours N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5.5 kPa0.8 psi
Wheel Bearing Leakage N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.1
Rust Protection N/A
Copper Corrosion N/A
Chlorine Content N/A N/A Trace N/A Trace N/A Trace N/A
Sulfated Ash Weight N/A N/A 1.5 % N/A 1.5 % N/A 1.5 % N/A
Molybdenum Weight N/A
Applications N/A
  • Mainly railroad axle journal bearings.
  • Bearing subjected to heavy loads without the need for frequent relubrication or concern with mechanical stability breakdown.
 		N/A North American diesel engines subjected to the most arduous duty where 'zinc-free' oils are recommended by the engine manufacturer. Applications are primarly for railroad locomotives, however Caprinus HPD may also be suitable for certain engines in power generation, marine and mine-haul applications. 

Shell Caprinus XR 40 is a low chlorine formulation meeting the requirements of leading railroad operators in North America.  		N/A North American diesel engines subjected to the most arduous duty where 'zinc-free' oils are recommended by the engine manufacturer. Applications are primarly for railroad locomotives, however Caprinus HPD may also be suitable for certain engines in power generation, marine and mine-haul applications. 

Shell Caprinus XR 40 is a low chlorine formulation meeting the requirements of leading railroad operators in North America.  		N/A North American diesel engines subjected to the most arduous duty where 'zinc-free' oils are recommended by the engine manufacturer. Applications are primarly for railroad locomotives, however Caprinus HPD may also be suitable for certain engines in power generation, marine and mine-haul applications. 

Shell Caprinus XR 20W-40 is a low chlorine formulation meeting the requirements of leading railroad operators in North America. 		N/A
  • Traction motor bearings of General Motors Electromotive Diesel and General Electric locomotives.
  • Pre-packaged anti-friction bearings intended for "life-time" service without relubrication, a feature highly desired by the railroad industry.
Features and Benefits N/A
  • Excellent mechanical stability over a wide range of temperatures.
  • Superior protection against oxidation.
  • Endurance at elevated temperatures for long periods.
  • Passing performance in the more severe Roll Stability Test run at an elevated temperature of 180 F for 96 hours.
  • Passing performance in the Timken Dynamic Mechanical Stability test.
  • AAR approved.
 		N/A Excellent Detergency and Dispercency Properties - A carefully balanced combination of detergency and dispercency ensures outstanding engine cleanliness.

Good Oxidation and Thermal Stability - Good protection against corrosion by the acidic products of combustion.

Good Anti-Wear Properties - Maintains a protective oil film between pistons and their rings and cylinder walls, even under high operating temperatures and pressures. Use of low-chlorine anti-wear additives ensures protection of valve trains and other parts.

High Viscosity Index Base Oils - Provides a higher level of protection than lubricants based on naphthenic mineral oils.  		N/A Excellent Detergency and Dispercency Properties - A carefully balanced combination of detergency and dispercency ensures outstanding engine cleanliness.

Good Oxidation and Thermal Stability - Good protection against corrosion by the acidic products of combustion.

Good Anti-Wear Properties - Maintains a protective oil film between pistons and their rings and cylinder walls, even under high operating temperatures and pressures. Use of low-chlorine anti-wear additives ensures protection of valve trains and other parts.

High Viscosity Index Base Oils - Provides a higher level of protection than lubricants based on naphthenic mineral oils.  		N/A Excellent Detergency and Dispercency Properties - A carefully balanced combination of detergency and dispercency ensures outstanding engine cleanliness.

Good Oxidation and Thermal Stability - Good protection against corrosion by the acidic products of combustion.

Good Anti-Wear Properties - Maintains a protective oil film between pistons and their rings and cylinder walls, even under high operating temperatures and pressures. Use of low-chlorine anti-wear additives ensures protection of valve trains and other parts.

High Viscosity Index Base Oils - Provides a higher level of protection than lubricants based on naphthenic mineral oils. 		N/A
  • Outstanding mechancial stability
  • Long service life
  • Friction reducer
  • Fill-for-life capability
Claims (Meets Requirements) N/A AAR M-942-2012 N/A API Service Classification - CF Detroit Diesel - Recommended for DDC Series 149 Engines under Severe Conditions EMD - Approved "Worthy of Full Scale Field Test" (WOFT) General Electric - Gen 4 - Long Life "Tentative Approval" LMOA - Generation 5 N/A API Service Classification - CF Detroit Diesel - Recommended for DDC Series 149 Engines under Severe Conditions EMD - Approved "Worthy of Full Scale Field Test" (WOFT) General Electric - Gen 4 - Long Life "Tentative Approval" LMOA - Generation 5 N/A API Service Classification - CF Detroit Diesel - Recommended for DDC Series 149 Engines under Severe Conditions EMD - Approved "Worthy of Full Scale Field Test" (WOFT) General Electric - Gen 4 - Long Life "Tentative Approval" LMOA - Generation 5 N/A General Electric General Motors Electromotive Division (EMD)
Guide to Useable Temperatures, Minimum N/A
Short Exposure Temperature, Maximum N/A
Continuous Service Temperature, Maximum N/A
Additional Information N/A

Shell GadusRail S3 AAR 1.5 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.

Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

 		N/A Seal & Paint Compatibility - Shell Caprinus XR 40 is compatible with all seal materials and paints normally specified for use with mineral oils. N/A Seal & Paint Compatibility - Shell Caprinus XR 40 is compatible with all seal materials and paints normally specified for use with mineral oils. N/A Seal & Paint Compatibility - Shell Caprinus XR 20W-40 is compatible with all seal materials and paints normally specified for use with mineral oils. N/A