Technical Data Sheet
Shell Cyprina 963
Traction Motor Support Bearing Lubricant
Shell Cyprina Oil 963 is a premium product formulated for use in lubricating traction motor suspension bearings on
locomotives and plain bearings in railcar journal boxes. It is a premium grade, high viscosity index, low pour point
product containing a balanced heavy duty additive combination that will protect new journal bearings during the
critical break-in period and minimize friction in heavily loaded bearings. The rust and corrosion protection afforded by
the heavy duty additive combination is further enhanced by an additional rust inhibiting additive. This product is
formulated for all-year use.
Performance, Features & Benefits Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
High viscosity index AAR M-963 specification covering all-year Journal Box
Low pour point Lubricating Oils
Excellent lubricity characteristics GE D50E14 and EMD 1002 specifications covering suspension
Good rust protection bearing oils
Water separability For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations,
High resistance to foaming please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk, or the OEM
Good shear stability Approvals website.
Main Applications
Traction motor suspension bearings
Plain bearings in railcar journal boxes
Locomotive truck center plates
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Cyprina 963
Product Code 65522
Gravity, API ASTM D1298 29.6
Viscosity @40C cSt ASTM D445 63.5
Viscosity @100C cSt ASTM D445 9.27
Viscosity @100F SUS (calc) 326
Viscosity @210F SUS (calc) 57.5
Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 124
Pour Point F ASTM D97 -35
Analine Point F ASTM D189 219
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in these characteristics
may occur.
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Health, Safety & Environment
Health and Safety
Shell Cyprina Oil 963 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the 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.
Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from your Shell
representative.
Protect the Environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Additional Information
Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.
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