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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

Companies that recognize the importance of proper wire rope lubrication and adopt best practices gain a huge advantage in the marketplace. For example, they can lengthen wire rope life, eliminate costly replacements, and improve safety. Factors that influence wire rope life and performance include type of operation, care, and environment. Two problems include wear and corrosion.

Stress-loading; shock-loading; heavy, jerking loads; or rapid acceleration or deceleration all contribute to wire rope wear. Similarly, fumes, acids, salt brines, sulfur, gases, salt air, and humidity all contribute to corrosion. Moreover, high temperatures can amplify the effects of these environmental conditions. The right type and quantity of lubricant will protect the wire rope from degradation, regardless of cause.

Key performance attributes to look for in a wire rope lubricant are wear resistance and corrosion prevention. For wear resistance, look for products with anti-wear additives and proven results in the field. For strong corrosion protection in extreme environments, look for wire rope lubricants with salt spray resistance value above 60 hours and humidity cabinet values of more than 60 days. LE lubricants have been designed specifically to meet or exceed a variety of requirements, depending on the application and operating environment. Check with your LE consultant for specific recommendations.

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.

Because most wire ropes fail from the inside, it is critical to ensure the center core receives sufficient lubricant. We recommend 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.

For maximum core penetration and coating, we advise the use of an automatic lubrication system. Further, this system should include a cleaning component, as cleaning wire rope prior to lubricant application is critical. Contamination buildup acts as an abrasive and accelerates wire rope wear. In addition, the buildup keeps in water and increases the rate of corrosion. Contamination buildup also interferes with visual inspections.

Lubricating wire rope can be difficult. It is frequently done by hand, which is time-consuming and can create a safety hazard. Likewise, it can be messy and create housekeeping challenges. To properly lubricate, it is important the lubricant makes its way to the core of the wire rope, something that is difficult to achieve with hand application.

Eliminate messy, time-consuming hand application with an efficient automatic lubrication system. We recommend the Viper MKII system. With one pass, it injects the perfect amount of lubricant to protect the rope, getting it into the core.

Abrasive wear can occur on the inside and outside of the rope, depending on the operating environment. Abrasive wear usually reduces rope diameter and can result in core failure and internal wire breakage. Therefore, picking the correct heavy-duty industrial wire lubricant is critical to prolonging wire rope life.

Wire rope lubricants have three principal functions. First, they reduce the friction as individual wires move over each other. Second, they provide corrosion protection in the core, inside wires, and exterior surfaces. Third, they prevent abrasive wear.

We formulated a line of penetrating and coating wire rope lubricants to meet the challenges of friction, corrosion, and abrasion. When you properly apply them to wire rope, their outstanding adhesive strength helps them remain on the rope and maintain a strong lubricating film between wires and strands. Additionally, they resist oxidation, water and contaminants, all while remaining pliable in use.

Wire ropes are working pieces of equipment that are normally exposed to air, water and soil. Today, some industries are required to conform to certain environmental standards, such as the EPA VGP for the marine industry. Other industries, including forestry and logging, are seeking to implement their own green initiatives.

LE offers lubricants – including an EAL grease – formulated to minimize environmental impact if accidentally released into soil or aquatic environments.

In conclusion, Lubrication Engineers can help put together a lubrication reliability program for your wire rope applications to help them last longer, subsequently eliminating downtime and reducing maintenance costs.

Our certified lubrication experts can be onsite to help put together a program that will bring lubrication excellence to your operation. Start now by finding your local LE consultantor registering to purchase online.

Wire Rope Lubricant quickly penetrates to the core. This ensures that the rope is lubricated throughout while providing a nondrying, nontacky film on the outside of the rope which protects outer strands from corrosion as well as lubricating the wire rope drums and sheaves.

Wire rope forms an important part of many machines and structures. It is comprised of continuous wire strands wound around a central core. There are many kinds of wire rope designed for different applications. Most of them are steel wires made into strands wound with each other. The core can be made of steel, rope or even plastics.

Wire ropes (cables) are identified by several parameters including size, grade of steel used, whether or not it is preformed, by its lay, the number of strands and the number of wires in each strand.

A typical strand and wire designation is 6x19. This denotes a rope made up of six strands with 19 wires in each strand. Different strand sizes and arrangements allow for varying degrees of rope flexibility and resistance to crushing and abrasion. Small wires are better suited to being bent sharply over small sheaves (pulleys). Large outer wires are preferred when the cable will be rubbed or dragged through abrasives.

There are three types of cores. An independent wire rope core (IWRC) is normally a 6x7 wire rope with a 1x7 wire strand core resulting in a 7x7 wire rope. IWRCs have a higher tensile and bending breaking strength than a fiber core rope and a high resistance to crushing and deformation.

A wire strand core (WSC) rope has a single wire strand as its core instead of a multistrand wire rope core. WSC ropes are high strength and are mostly used as static or standing ropes.

Wire ropes also have fiber cores. Fiber core ropes were traditionally made with sisal rope, but may also use plastic materials. The fiber core ropes have less strength than steel core ropes. Fiber core ropes are quite flexible and are used in many overhead crane applications.

The lay of a wire rope is the direction that the wire strands and the strands in the cable twist. There are four common lays: right lay, left lay, regular lay and lang lay. In a right lay rope the strands twist to the right as it winds away from the observer. A left lay twists to the left. A regular lay rope has the wires in the strands twisted in the opposite direction from the strands of the cable. In a lang lay rope, the twist of the strands and the wires in the strands are both twisted the same way. Lang lay ropes are said to have better fatigue resistance due to the flatter exposure of the wires.

Wire ropes are made mostly from high carbon steel for strength, versatility, resilience and availability and for cost consideration. Wire ropes can be uncoated or galvanized. Several grades of steel are used and are described in Table 1.

Steel cable wire is stiff and springy. In nonpreformed rope construction, broken or cut wires will straighten and stick out of the rope as a burr, posing a safety hazard. A preformed cable is made of wires that are shaped so that they lie naturally in their position in the strand, preventing the wires from protruding and potentially causing injury. Preformed wire ropes also have better fatigue resistance than nonpreformed ropes and are ideal for working over small sheaves and around sharp angles.

Lubricating wire ropes is a difficult proposition, regardless of the construction and composition. Ropes with fiber cores are somewhat easier to lubricate than those made exclusively from steel materials. For this reason, it is important to carefully consider the issue of field relubrication when selecting rope for an application.

There are two types of wire rope lubricants, penetrating and coating. Penetrating lubricants contain a petroleum solvent that carries the lubricant into the core of the wire rope then evaporates, leaving behind a heavy lubricating film to protect and lubricate each strand (Figure 2). Coating lubricants penetrate slightly, sealing the outside of the cable from moisture and reducing wear and fretting corrosion from contact with external bodies.

Both types of wire rope lubricants are used. But because most wire ropes fail from the inside, it is important to make sure that the center core receives sufficient lubricant. A combination approach in which a penetrating lubricant is used to saturate the core, followed with a coating to seal and protect the outer surface, is recommended. Wire rope lubricants can be petrolatum, asphaltic, grease, petroleum oils or vegetable oil-based (Figure 3).

Petrolatum compounds, with the proper additives, provide excellent corrosion and water resistance. In addition, petrolatum compounds are translucent, allowing the technician to perform visible inspection. Petrolatum lubricants can drip off at higher temperatures but maintain their consistency well under cold temperature conditions.

Various types of greases are used for wire rope lubrication. These are the coating types that penetrate partially but usually do not saturate the rope core. Common grease thickeners include sodium, lithium, lithium complex and aluminum complex soaps. Greases used for this application generally have a soft semifluid consistency. They coat and achieve partial penetration if applied with pressure lubricators.

Petroleum and vegetable oils penetrate best and are the easiest to apply because proper additive design of these penetrating types gives them excellent wear and corrosion resistance. The fluid property of oil type lubricants helps to wash the rope to remove abrasive external contaminants.

Wire ropes are lubricated during the manufacturing process. If the rope has a fiber core center, the fiber will be lubricated with a mineral oil or petrolatum type lubricant. The core will absorb the lubricant and function as a reservoir for prolonged lubrication while in service.

If the rope has a steel core, the lubricant (both oil and grease type) is pumped in a stream just ahead of the die that twists the wires into a strand. This allows complete coverage of all wires.

After the cable is put into service, relubrication is required due to loss of the original lubricant from loading, bending and stretching of the cable. The fiber core cables dry out over time due to heat from evaporation, and often absorb moisture. Field relubrication is necessary to minimize corrosion, protect and preserve the rope core and wires, and thus extend the service life of the wire rope.

If a cable is dirty or has accumulated layers of hardened lubricant or other contaminants, it must be cleaned with a wire brush and petroleum solvent, compressed air or steam cleaner before relubrication. The wire rope must then be dried and lubricated immediately to prevent rusting. Field lubricants can be applied by spray, brush, dip, drip or pressure boot. Lubricants are best applied at a drum or sheave where the rope strands have a tendency to separate slightly due to bending to facilitate maximum penetration to the core. If a pressure boot application is used, the lubricant is applied to the rope under slight tension in a straight condition. Excessive lubricant application should be avoided to prevent safety hazards.

Some key performance attributes to look for in a wire rope lubricant are wear resistance and corrosion prevention. Some useful performance benchmarks include high four-ball EP test values, such as a weld point (ASTM D2783) of above 350 kg and a load wear index of above 50. For corrosion protection, look for wire rope lubricants with salt spray (ASTM B117) resistance values above 60 hours and humidity cabinet (ASTM D1748) values of more than 60 days. Most manufacturers provide this type of data on product data sheets.

Cable life cycle and performance are influenced by several factors, including type of operation, care and environment. Cables can be damaged by worn sheaves, improper winding and splicing practices, and improper storage. High stress loading, shock loading, jerking heavy loads or rapid acceleration or deceleration (speed of the cable stopping and starting) will accelerate the wear rate.

Corrosion can cause shortened rope life due to metal loss, pitting and stress risers from pitting. If a machine is to be shut down for an extended period, the cables should be removed, cleaned, lubricated and properly stored. In service, corrosion and oxidation are caused by fumes, acids, salt brines, sulfur, gases, salt air, humidity and are accelerated by elevated temperatures. Proper and adequate lubricant application in the field can reduce corrosive attack of the cable.

Abrasive wear occurs on the inside and outside of wire ropes. Individual strands inside the rope move and rub against one another during normal operation, creating internal two-body abrasive wear. The outside of the cable accumulates dirt and contaminants from sheaves and drums. This causes three-body abrasive wear, which erodes the outer wires and strands. Abrasive wear usually reduces rope diameter and can result in core failure and internal wire breakage. Penetrating wire rope lubricants reduce abrasive wear inside the rope and also wash off the external surfaces to remove contaminants and dirt.

Many types of machines and structures use wire ropes, including draglines, cranes, elevators, shovels, drilling rigs, suspension bridges and cable-stayed towers. Each application has specific needs for the type and size of wire rope required. All wire ropes, regardless of the application, will perform at a higher level, last longer and provide greater user benefits when properly maintained.

Lubrication Engineers, Inc. has found through years of field experience, that longer wire rope life can be obtained through the use of penetrating lubricants, either alone or when used in conjunction with a coating lubricant. Practical experience at a South African mine suggests that life cycles may be doubled with this approach. At one mine site, the replacement rate for four 44-mm ropes was extended from an average 18.5 months to 43 months. At another mine, life cycles of four 43-mm x 2073 meter ropes were extended from an average 8 months to 12 months.

In another study involving 5-ton and 10-ton overhead cranes in the United States that used 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch diameter ropes, the average life of the ropes was doubled. The authors attribute this increased performance to the ability of the penetrating lubricant to displace water and contaminants while replacing them with oil, which reduces the wear and corrosion occurring throughout the rope. A good spray with penetrating wire rope lubricant effectively acts as an oil change for wire ropes.

In these examples, the savings in wire rope replacement costs (downtime, labor and capital costs) were substantial and dwarfed the cost of the lubricants. Companies who have realized the importance of proper wire rope lubrication have gained a huge advantage over those who purchase the lowest priced lubricant, or no lubricant at all, while replacing ropes on a much more frequent basis.

Wire ropes can be utilized in a number of applications. The intended application generally will dictate the initial lubrication of the wire rope by manufacturers. For example, some wire ropes are employed for the support of structures such as buildings and bridges. These ropes remain nearly static, so there is little need to relubricate them. They will not have the same internal friction and wear (although still subjected to surface corrosion) as a dynamic rope utilized in heavy equipment applications for lifting or hauling purposes.

Wire ropes used in crane services often employ a fiber core which is saturated in oil with strands of wire wrapped around it. This fiber core acts as a sponge to actively drain or release lubricant when the rope is subjected to bending or loading. Most wire ropes fail from the inside, so this fiber core can be beneficial if binding conditions occur.

Wire ropes without a fiber core are typically coated with a lubricant during the manufacturing process to lessen internal friction and to coat the surface in order to minimize corrosion due to water or the environment.

While there are standards in place for lubricants used during the manufacturing process, most are generic and only help put you on the right track in your lubricant selection. Of course, all wire rope lubricants should have corrosion control properties as well as penetrating capabilities to get as far into the core of the wire rope as possible.

There are numerous methods of applying lubricant to wire ropes. For machinery in which the rope can move, you may choose to use a drip, spray or trough method. These methods apply lubricant at a single point and utilize the movement of the rope to spread the lubricant over the entire length of the system. Some trough systems are pressurized, which can be advantageous, as they push the lubricant into the rope.

If the wire ropes are static, manual brushing or sprays usually are the easiest way to apply lubricant. In most cases, it is best to remove excess lubricant from the surface to help minimize dirt and water from sticking to the lubricant, especially in dirty environments.

is compounded with the highest quality base oils and additives. This dark gray lubricant has strong attraction to metals, assuring excellent lubrication of chains, sprockets, cables and wire rope. Moly Chain & Cable Lube Non Drip penetrates the rollers, pins, links and bushings of chains, leaving a lubricating film, and thus reducing friction, wear and corrosion. When applied to wire ropes and cables, this product will not only penetrate to the core, but the moly and other additives will plate the strands and provide anti-wear and rust protection. Moly Chain & Cable Lube Non Drip increases equipment life, reduces maintenance costs by reducing down time, and lowers power consumption. It can be used on material handling equipment, road and construction machinery, marine, railroad, mining, aircraft field handling, chain saws, cutter bars, conveyors, hoist chains, link and roller assemblies. It is available is several viscosities, making it useful in many different types of chain lubricating systems and application methods.

Silver Streak Wire Rope Lubricant is a robust, heavy-duty lubricant that extends service life of wire ropes – even when operating in high or low ambient temperatures.

Silver Streak® Wire Rope Lubricant is made with a high viscosity index paraffin base oils, synthetic base oil and penetrating oils. This unique blends allows Silver Streak® Wire Rope Lubricant to retain consistency in extreme temperature changes. Silver Streak® Wire Rope Lubricant rapidly penetrates the inner wire rope core to thoroughly cover vital parts and provide increased wear protection. Silver Streak® Wire Rope Lubricant forms a non-tacky surface that resists dirt and abrasives, providing strong rust and corrosion protection.

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.

LUBEGARD Wire Rope Lubricants are patented, aquatically non-toxic & biodegradable. They contain a unique blend of corrosion inhibitors, thickeners and wear reducers. Both are ideal for all types of wire ropes and chains in a variety of services and environments.

Developed as a service tool, the Lincoln Wire Rope Lubricator is attached periodically to equipment on a monthly, quarterly or other cycle to lubricate wire ropes. Lubrication intervals should be determined according to rope manufacturer specifications. The life cycle of a steel wire rope that has been periodically lubricated is approximately six to eight times longer than a wire rope that has not been lubricated. Specifically for Wire Rope Lubricator applications a biodegradable grease LGTE 2 is available. The grease is environmentally acceptable and certified with Ecolabel.

Also, lubricating a wire rope while in service helps to prevent corrosion of the wires. Corrosion can be internal and external, and it often is caused by acids, alkaline waters, salt air, humidity, fumes, and abrasive and industrial environments in general.

Prolongs the life of wire rope, sheaves, pulleys, drums, guides, pins and rollers in a variety of applications, including cranes, hoists, marine tow and mooring lines, dockside cables, aerial tramways, dredges, draglines, mining, elevators and many other applications in construction, mining, transportation and manufacturing.

Do your wire ropes, cables and draglines become rusted, corroded or frayed? You can protect your wire rope and cable from high stress loading, shock loading, jerking and heavy loads with LE"s full line of penetrating and coating wire rope lubricants. Whether you want lubricant to penetrate to the core or to coat and seal, LE has a full range of protective lubricant solutions, including wire rope lubricant applicators to reduce labor costs and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Although ship building involves some unique processes, component manufacturing is not dissimilar to other manufacturing industries. The difficulty in marine lubrication comes with maintenance procedures. In such a busy industry most ships don’t get much time to rest, and maintenance is done mid-voyage, with machinery operating.

New Extended Warranty: Documented use of LE452, LE453 Wirelife™ Almasol Wire Rope Lubricant or Earthwise™ EAL Wire Rope Lubricant will double the Viper warranty period to 24 months.

Phillips 66® Cable Lube is a heavy-duty lubricant developed for the lubrication and preservation of wire ropes and cables. It is formulated with a heavy residual base oil along with special rust and corrosion inhibitors and is cut back with a volatile, non-chlorinated solvent for ease of application without heating. Its low viscosity and special wetting properties permit penetration to the core of the wire rope or cable. The solvent then evaporates, leaving a tough, semi-fluid lubricant in the core and on each wire strand.