| Parameter | Typical Value | |-----------|----------------| | Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +130°C (brief peaks to 140°C) | | Dropping Point | >230°C (lithium-complex advantage) | | Base Oil Viscosity (40°C) | ~100-120 cSt (ISO VG 100) | | NLGI Grade | 3 | | Color | Smooth, buttery brown |
Conveyor rollers, fans, pumps (excluding high-temperature process pumps), and general machinery bearings benefit from the firm consistency. It reduces leakage and extends relubrication intervals in vertical shaft applications. shell alvania g3
While many modern passenger cars require specialty high-temperature disc brake greases, Alvania G3 remains a go-to for truck chassis lubrication, fifth wheels, suspension bushings, and older vehicles with drum brakes or moderate operating temperatures. It is especially popular in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and fleet maintenance where a single, firm grease is preferred. It does not break records—it breaks downtime
It is not the most exotic grease in Shell’s portfolio, nor is it intended to be. It is the grease you spec for a thousand electric motors, a fleet of medium-duty trucks, and the conveyor bearings that run three shifts a day. It does not break records—it breaks downtime. and fleet maintenance where a single
This is arguably its most common use. The NLGI 3 consistency resists migration inside motor housings, preventing the grease from creeping into windings or electrical contacts. Its good thermal conductivity and oxidation stability help keep motors running cooler and longer.