Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations Shell Tellus S4 VX 32

Listed or endorsed by:

• Komatsu Mining (operation in cold and arctic conditions, -50C to 35C).
• Komatsu (hydraulic systems operating in cold and arctic conditions, -50 C to 35 C). 
• Dietz Automation GmbH (servo valve and proportional valve test equipment).

Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 Performance, Features & Benefits:

• + Low temperature system operation and efficiency
• + Extremely wide operating temperature range
• + Equipment protection
• + Compatibility & Miscibility

Performance, Features & Benefits of Shell Tellus S4 VX 32

+ Low temperature system operation and efficiency

The very high viscosity index (VI) of Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 ensures that the hydraulic fluid flows at temperatures where conventional hydraulic fluids would become too thick to allow equipment operation. This allows safe equipment start-up at very low temperatures, with no or minimum heating of the system being required. This delivers increased equipment availability and more efficient operation of the hydraulic system, which in turn, helps users obtain higher productivity from their machines.

+ Extremely wide operating temperature range

The very high viscosity index of the fresh fluid, coupled with mechanical shear stability, allows operation over a very wide temperature range. All-year round operation with Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 is therefore possible (subject to a maximum operating ·temperature of 75C).

+ Equipment protection

Shell Tellus S4 VX contains carefully designed ashless (zinc-free) anti-wear additives to help protect critical components of the hydraulic system from wear. Shell Tellus S4 VX is manufactured with a Quality System assuring the fluid at the Shell plant filling lines meets the requirements of max ISO 4406 21/19/16 class. As recognized by DIN 51524 specification, the oil is exposed to various influences with transport and storage that could effect the cleanliness level.

+ Compatibility & Miscibility

Compatibility Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 fluids are suitable for use with most hydraulic pumps. Fluid Compatibility Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 fluids are compatible with most other mineral oil based hydraulic fluids. However, mineral oil hydraulic fluids should not be mixed with other fluid types (e.g. environmentally acceptable or fire-resistant fluids)

Applications

Low-temperature hydraulic applications – for use in temperatures as low as –50°C

Mobile and exposed hydraulic applications – for use where the maximum operating temperature does not exceed 75°C.

(For operating temperatures greater than this, Shell Tellus S4 ME 32 is recommended.)

Typical Physical Characteristics of Shell Tellus S4 VX