wire rope lubrication oil brands

Proper lubrication of your wire rope, chain and cable can safely extend its operational life regardless of application. Cranes, elevators, shovels, drilling rigs, suspension bridges and draglines are some of the many applications that use wire rope, chain or cable to perform work such as pulling, dragging or hoisting. These applications often are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including extreme weather. Lubrication Engineers can help your wire rope, chain and cable last longer and operate safely by implementing a lubricant reliability program and recommending the right lubricants for the job.

Most wire ropes are lubricated during the manufacturing process, but this lubricant will not last the entire life of the rope. When looking for a lubricant to relubricate your wire rope, choose one that contains no acids or alkalis, possesses the adhesive strength to stay on the rope, can penetrate between wires and strands, has high fluid film strength, resists oxidation and remains pliable. It is important to remember that most wire ropes fail from the inside out. Corroded rope can be a safety hazard, as there is no way to determine its remaining strength and life. Proper lubrication will help prevent deterioration of wire rope due to rust and corrosion.

Because most wire ropes fail from the inside, it is critical to ensure the center core receives sufficient lubricant. LE recommends a combined regimen in which a penetrating lubricant is used to saturate the core, followed by a coating lubricant to seal and protect the outer surface. LE offers several penetrating and coating type wire rope lubricants to suit your specific needs.

Penetrating lubricants contain an evaporative solvent that facilitates migration of the lubricant into the core of the wire rope, then evaporates, leaving behind a heavy lubricating film that protects and lubricates each strand.

Wirelife Almasol Coating Grease (451-453) is a soft, semifluid calcium-based grease designed to coat wire rope as well as moving chain and cable parts to ensure long life and smooth, quiet operation. Its tacky, water-resistant characteristics enable it to adhere strongly to rapidly moving parts, seal out damaging moisture, protect against premature wear and shield metal against corrosive attack.

Typical Applications: Wire rope, chain links, pins, bushings, cable sheave bushings, cables, open and closed silent and roller chains, and small, slow-turning gearboxes that require a semifluid lubricant

Wirelife Almasol Coating Lubricant (2002) is a fluid wire rope lubricant that provides a tough outer coating to seal and protect against fretting corrosion, wear and rust – even under extreme load and moisture. It seals and protects better than any product available. When used in conjunction with Wirelife Monolec Penetrating Lubricant, maximum protection and wear reduction is achieved.

Wirelife Almasol Syn Coating Lubricant (2022) is an extremely tacky, nonasphaltic synthetic lubricant with exceptionally high film strength. Perfect for extreme environments and conditions, it is the ultimate outer surface protector for wire rope and cable and comes from the same advanced technology that LE developed to protect large open gears in the mining and quarry industries. It derives its high load-carrying capacity from its synergistic blend of an extreme pressure additive and Almasol, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive.

Wirelife Monolec Penetrating Lubricant (2001) has excellent corrosion resistance and high load-carrying (EP) properties. It penetrates to the core of wire ropes, whether they are running or stationary. It is also excellent as a penetrating lubricant for chains of all sizes and works well in a variety of other industrial applications. When used in conjunction with Wirelife Almasol Coating Lubricant, maximum protection and wear reduction is achieved.

It contains a petroleum solvent to enhance its ability to penetrate. The solvent evaporates, leaving behind a film of heavy-bodied lubricant that protects and lubricates each strand and resists leakage from the wire rope core. Available in bulk sizes or in an aerosol version.

Typical Applications: All stationary or moving wire ropes or cables under heavy loads; chains of all sizes; mining and construction applications such as standing and running lines, draglines, cranes and derricks; marine applications such as cranes, hoists and drilling rigs; any other application that requires excellent rust protection for steel parts.

Designed for marine environments and other applications where environmental concerns require the use of a very low toxicity wire rope and chain lubricant, LE’s Wirelife Low Tox Penetrating Lubricant (2011) has excellent load-carrying capability and provides outstanding protection against rust, while having the lowest possible toxic effect on the environment.

Earthwise EAL Wire Rope Grease (3353) is recommended for use in applications on or near the waterways. It is an EAL and meets the specifications required by the EPA’s Vessel General Permit (VGP). It is readily biodegradable, exhibits minimal aquatic toxicity and will not accumulate in the cells of fish and other aquatic life forms. It is a soft, semifluid formulation designed to coat wire rope as well as moving chain and cable parts to ensure long life and smooth, quiet operation. Its semi-tacky, water-resistant characteristics enable it to adhere to the application and seal out damaging moisture and protect against rust formation.

Typical Applications: Applications near or around waterways including: Wire rope; chain links, pins and bushings; cable sheave bushings, bearings and strands; open and closed silent and roller chains. Ideal for use in automatic lubrication systems.

LE is happy to offer industrial lubricant and reliability recommendations for a variety of applications, and to provide product-specific data on all of our items to help you make the right decision. To learn more about our wire rope lubricants, wire rope lubricators as well as our other enhanced lubricants and lubricant reliability products, please

Royal Purple’s Wire Rope Lubricant contains specially formulated synthetic lubricants, penetrants and synthetic additives that significantly extend the service life of wire ropes over a wide range of temperatures and working conditions common to the mining, marine and construction industries. Wire Rope Lubricant has state-of-the-art corrosion inhibitors, exceptional penetrating and wetting ability and a strong adhesive film to keep the lubricant in place.

Crosby’s Vitalife®products are the preferred wire rope lubricants in the industry because of their ability to penetrate into wire rope and displace water and contaminants, thus reducing wear and corrosion throughout the rope.Available in a variety of container sizes.

Whitmore’s Wire Rope Lubricant products also coat these strands to prevent friction and wear. This results in longer wire rope life, less downtime for rope changes and more production.

Whitmore’s Wire Rope Lubricant is easily pumpable at temperatures down to -25°F (-35°C). Its nondrying film remains flexible in the most extreme weather conditions, which eliminates flaking and peeling.Whitmore’s Wire Rope Lubricant can be used to lubricate all sizes of wire rope, as well as chains, leaf springs and other applications where penetrating oil is needed. It may be applied by hand or automatic lube system.

Castrol Molub-Alloy 902 SF Wire Rope Lubricant may be applied manually. However, application by automatic spray equipment is recommended. For best coverage and penetration, wire rope should be sprayed on all sides, which requires a minimum of two nozzles opposing each other.

Castrol Molub-Alloy 902 SF Wire Rope Lubricant is intended to provide safe operation through longer service life of wire ropes while reducing total lubrication and maintenance costs. The naturally flexible and adhesive film provides the required persistence to assure also protection of sheaves and drums without excessive application.

A specially formulated penetrating lubricant for wire ropes. Can be applied directly onto wet ropes while providing excellent adhesive properties, reducing consumption. Prevents inner strand corrosion and rubbing wear. It is an all-season product that does not require change of grades as temperatures fluctuate. Applicable manually or through most automatic lube systems. Useful temperature range -46°C to 60°C (-50°F to 140°F).

This product is a semi-fluid wire rope lubricant designed to meet the lubrication and corrosion prevention requirements of wire ropes working under all conditions. Typical application areas are dockside and ship crane ropes, drag lines, hoists and mobile cranes.

Wire Rope Lube will penetrate between the rope strands to provide integral lubrication and to provide both internal and external protection against corrosion caused by wet, adverse weather conditions and sea water.

Shell Naturelle S2 Wire Rope Lubricant A is a high performance fully biodegradable grease for use on open gears, wire ropes and cables. This product is formulated with renewable base fluids and contains a select blend of additives to offer corrosion resistance and high load carrying performance. Shell Naturelle S2 Wire Rope Lubricant A offers high resistance to water wash off due to its outstanding adhesion properties.

For long-term performance and reliability, wire ropes should be lubricated to provide corrosion protection to the exterior and wear protection on the interior as the wires/strands rub against each other. Wear protection is also important on the exterior as the rope moves along other components such as sheaves and drums. LubeCon and Castrol have developed durable yet flexible wire rope lubricants that will provide long-lasting wear and corrosion protection while resisting build-up.

Schaeffer’s 199 Silver Streak® Wire Rope Lubricant (40 Lbs) is a robust, heavy-duty lubricant that extends the service life of wire ropes. Silver Streak® Wire Rope is made with high viscosity index paraffin base oils, synthetic base oils and penetrating oils. This unique blend allows Silver Streak® Wire Rope to retain consistency in extreme temperature changes. Silver Streak® Wire Rope rapidly penetrates the inner wire rope core to reduce friction and wear between the wire rope (cable) strands, and the sheaves and drums. Silver Streak® Wire Rope can be used on all types of wire ropes (cables) common to mining, construction, and the marine industry.

Distributor of wire rope and cable lubricants. Lubricants come in multiple forms and are frequently used to reduce friction, prevent thread locking and provide chemical resistance.

Manufacturer of heavy duty lubricants for chain, wire rope and cable applications. Available in 16 oz. capacity and 900 degrees F operating temperature. Protects from corrosion and rust. Provides non-gumming protective film. Serves the marine, heavy equipment repair, mining, power generation, wastewater treatment and chemical industries.

Distributor of wire and cable drawing and pulling lubricants. Value added services include assembly, barcoding, bin stocking, bonded inventory, consignment inventor, consolidated billing, dock-to-stock, drop ship, EDI, electronic funds, JIT, Kanban, kitting, long term pricing, one-stop, quality control, rebates, schedule sharing, vendor inventory, and more.

Manufacturer of wire rope & cable lubricants. Products include coating grease, penetrating lubricants, coating lubricants & synthetic coating lubricants. Services include equipment reliability assessment, oil analysis, lubricant storage, handling & transfer, contamination exclusion, contamination removal, education & training & design, implementation & support.

Almagard, Almaplex, Almasol, Almatek, DEXRON, Duolec, Earthwise, Futura, Low Tox, Lubrication Engineers, Monolec, Monolex, Multilec, PERMA, Pyroshield, Quinplex, Synolec, Synpag, Syntemp

Manufacturer of non-staining and slow-drying foam and synthetic wax wire/cable pulling lubricants. Available in aerosol cans, squeeze bottles and buckets. Working temperature ranges from 20 to 122 degrees F. Suitable for electrical and utility applications. Meets ANSI, ASTM and OSHA standards. CSA approved. cUL listed. Made in the USA.

Manufacturer and distributor of multi-purpose and heavy duty aerosol grease chain/cable lubricants. Available in 16 oz. capacity. Contains molybdenum disulfide. Suitable for chain saw, hinge, hoist, conveyor, wire rope and cable, roller chain and sprocket applications. Meets NFPA standards.

Manufacturer of lubricants including oils and grease for oven, conveyor chains, wire ropes and cables applications. Features include biodegradability, temperature and mechanical stability, non-toxic, resistance to rust or corrosion. Extremely high temperature working grease is also offered. Packaged in pails, drums, cans and tote. Serves the construction, agriculture, energy, government, rail, mining, oil and gas industries. NSF H1 Certified. USDA, FM and FDA approved.

Manufacturer and distributor of wire pulling cable lubricants for industrial applications. Available in pails, bottles and drums with an operating temperature from 30 degrees F to 120 degrees F and 6 pH to 8 pH solution. Various features include cling characteristics, translucent, non-staining, non-toxic and non-corrosive. Lubricant gels are suitable for reducing friction. Meets ASTM-D1693 and IEEE-1210-1996 standards. UL listed. On-time delivery.

Distributor of cable and wire rope lubricants. Features include semi-synthetic and polymer base formulations and high temperature stabilities. Suitable for use with wire or cable insulated with rubber, neoprene, nylon and PVC plastics , hypalon, high density polyethylene and cross linked polyethylene (XLP). Serves the chemical, civil, food, mining, oil, gas, power generation, paper, OEM and wastewater industries.

Manufacturer of wire rope and cable lubricants. Contains organic molybdenum and anti-wear additives. Resistant to corrosion, water wash-off, high-temperature sling off and friction. Used in meat and poultry plants. Can withstand temperatures up to 350 degrees F. Offered in 16 oz. aerosol containers and 5 gal. and 55 gal. drums. Markets served include food and beverage, marine, oil and gas, automotive, utility, commercial and institutional. On-time delivery available.

Manufacturer of a complete line of specialty lubricants, anti-seize, and dry film lubricants available in aerosol & bulk. Lubricant applications used for cable, chain, extreme pressure, friction & wear, high pressure, high temperature, industrial process, low temperature, rope, water repellent, and belting. Contract packaging & custom formulations.

Distributor of lubricants for industrial and commercial applications. Products include greases, engine and compressor oils, transmission fluids, fuels, oil additives, hand and industrial cleaners. Types of lubricants include wire rope/chain, cable, gear, food-grade and industrial spray. Other services such as diagnostic, preventive maintenance, monitoring, testing and evaluation. Serves the heavy construction, mining, manufacturing, marine, transportation, agri-business, concrete, sand and gravel industries.

ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer & distributor of lubricant products including chain, wire rope & cable lubricants. Services include analysis & consultation, operation & plant surveys & fuel & oil analysis.

ISO 9001:2000 certified woman-owned manufacturer of standard & custom wire drawing, wire pulling, wire rope, cable & chain lubricants including molybdenum disulfide aerosol lubricants. Features include anti-friction & anti-wear properties. Aerosol lubricants range in operating temperatures from -300 degrees F to plus 750 degrees F with molybdenum disulfide concentration of 5 percent . Made in the USA.

Multi-Purpose Lubricator & Penetrating Oil Made From Refined Non-Solvent Petroleum For Lubricating, Penetrating, Protecting, Cleaning, Dressing, Machining

Manufacturer & distributor of marine lubricants & wire rope & cable lubricants. Equipment rental, load testing, crane designing, crane installation, crane inspection, crane repairing, rigging inspection, sling & rigging fabrication, lifting, rigging workshops & training, assembling, wire rope fabrication & proof testing services are available.

Manufacturer of wire rope lubricants including wire rope & cable lubricants. Heavy duty wire rope lubricants contain penetrant, anti-oxidant & lubricating solids. Wire rope lubricants have extreme pressure & are formulated to provide extended service life for different types of wire ropes.

Native American-owned (MBE) distributor of industrial aerosol gear and wire rope lubricants. Industries served include military, power generation, oil and gas, construction, outdoor entertainment parks, chemical, food and beverage, and tire and rubber manufacturing. Provides 24/7 emergency on-call fastener replacement services. DOE and DOD MIL-I compliant.

ISO 9001:2015 certified custom manufacturer of water or solvent based lubricants for wire ropes & cables. Lubricants include molybdenum disulfide & PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) dry film lubricants, molybdenum disulfide & PTFE mixtures & molybdenum disulfide oil dispersions, grease, paste & powders. Applications include machine parts & fittings, cams & springs, leather, plastic & elastomeric gaskets & packing, natural & synthetic cords, twines & cables, bearings, sliding surfaces, threaded connections & open gears.

Molybdenum disulfide (moly) & graphite dry lubricants with rust & corrosion inhibitors for outdoor applications & as protective coating for wire rope & cable, crane booms & mine shaft cables.

Manufacturer of industrial lubricants for wire ropes and cables. Offers heavy duty, gear, multi-purpose, and high viscosity index types. Specifications include 0.852 and 1.000 specific gravity at 60 degrees F usable temperature. Available with various features such as friction and wear reduction, wetting and penetrating ability, rust and corrosion protection, and metal surface adhesion.