wire rope lubrication machine brands

Corelube designs, engineers & manufactures state-of-the-art, wire rope lubricators/lubricator & wire rope cleaning tools. Corelube has been solving wire rope maintenance problems for over 40 years.

The key to maintaining wire ropesis protecting the interior core wires from corrosion and wear with protecting the exterior from the elements and extreme wear conditions. Corelube Equipment has designed wire rope lubrication systems that address both of these issues.

We believe there is no one size fits all solution when it comes to wire rope lubrication. With 40 years of designing wire rope lubrication systems, we believe our systems are the most advanced/environmentally friendly systems out there.

Wire rope lubricants with good penetrating properties are key to preventing internal corrosion & wear. Corelube highly recommends wire rope lubricants that transition from penetrating oil to grease.

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.

Our users can always expect excellent performance from any one of our Kirkpatrick wire rope lubrication systems. Their superb engineering provides unmatched strand lubrication and cleaning benefiting customers in any industry where wire rope maintenance is a priority. The Wire Rope Surface and groove pattern are scraped clean of penetration blocking debris and product buildup as the wire rope surface is uniformly coated with new lubricant. Every space within the wire rope open to receive the newly applied wire rope lubricant is filled.

Optimum penetration occurs as the wire rope being serviced passes through a controlled 100% pressurized immersion within the system’s internal seal lubrication chamber. This immersion displaces any entrapped surface moisture within the rope’s internal strands and replaces it with the newly applied coating product. You can trust Kirkpatrick systems’ functionality with high- and low-viscosity coatings. Higher viscosity coating products maximize fluid film support against strand rubbing that can shorten any working ropes life due to friction wear. In the event your application requires low viscosity coatings such as a mining friction hoist; our systems easily apply those products as well accommodating high wire rope travel speeds.

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.

Proper lubrication of wire rope will extend operational life and increase safety. Done correctly, it lubricates exterior surfaces as well as the inside wires and core. Proper lubrication will help reduce friction as the individual wires move over each other, and provide corrosion protection.However, lubricating wire ropes can be difficult. Manual lubrication via drip, brush, spatula or rubber glove method is a messy, time-consuming maintenance task and can be hazardous to the environment.

The Viper Wire Rope Lubricator is a much better solution. The Viper Mid MK II provides fast, effective one-pass lubrication of wire ropes from 5/16 in (8 mm) to 2 5/8 in (67 mm) in diameter, at speeds up to 6,670 ft (2,033 m) per hour. It eliminates the slow, labor-intensive task of manual lubrication, at the same time achieving more thorough results by forcing LE’s robust wire rope lubricant under high pressure (up to 5,500 psi) right to the core of the wire rope.

The Viper Wire Rope Lubricator can be used in any application where wire rope can be drawn through the collar of the lubricator, including the following typical applications:

The Viper Wire Rope Lubricator consists of a lubricator collar assembly that houses polyurethane seals suited to a specific wire rope size. The assembly is clamped around the rope and anchored to a fixed point. The rope is then pulled through the collar. The steel scraper plates pre-clean the rope by scraping dirt, debris and old lubricant from the rope and protect the seals from loose strands, flattening them out before new lubricant is applied.

As the lubricant is applied with the high-pressure, high-flow grease pump, it forces the lubricant between the strands to the wire rope core. The result is a fully lubricated wire rope with a smooth minimal film of lubricant on the outer strands.

The collar is the heart of the Viper MK II. Constructed from high-grade cast aluminum with a robust protective coating, the collar is completed with stainless steel hardware to provide maximum corrosion protection. The MK II collar has built-in handles, making it easy to carry in one hand. One person can easily attach the Viper to the rope.

LE carries the complete standard kit and all necessary components for operation. Configuring the kit is simple. The selection of the seals and scraper plates is based on wire rope size. If you have more than one wire rope size, additional scrapers and seals can be purchased.

We also carry some of the best wire rope lubricants found in the market to provide you with an entire solution. We recommend that you use Wirelife® Almasol® Coating Grease (452-453) with the Viper Wire Rope Lubricator

Wirelife Almasol Grease is available in NLGI 00 (452-PL, 452-QD, 452-DR) and NGLI 0 (453-PL, 453-QD, 453-DR) grades, both of which are extremely tacky and water resistant and have exceptional penetrating ability. They provide EP protection and exceptional corrosion protection, even in underwater applications

In addition to wire rope lubrication, LE is happy to offer lubricant and reliability recommendations for a variety of industries and applications, and to provide product-specific data on all of our items to help you make the right decision.

To learn more about the Viper Wire Rope Lubricator or about LE’s enhanced lubricants, lubricant training, oil analysis, filtration, lube rooms, breathers, sight glasses or other lubricantreliability solutions, please contact us today.

The VIPER MKII Wire Rope Lubricator is an Australian designed and built lubricator for wire rope sizes from 6mm (1/4”) to 165mm (6-1/2”). It provides fast and effective single pass lubrication of wire ropes, eliminating the slow and arduous task of manual lubrication. Lubrication of wire ropes with the Viper system provides superior protection against corrosion and fretting wear by forcing lubricant into the core of the wire rope while also coating the outer strands. The use of the Viper WRL MKII improves operator safety and reduces the environmental impact of wire rope lubrication for any size operation.

Wire Rope lubrication allways has been a time consuming, dirty and unefficient job. But most of all unreliable because the fact that manual greasing has no penetrating effective lubricationas a result .

The Wire Rope Lubricator is designed to lubricate steel ropes in a reliable manner , deep into the strings under high pressure. This is done in a semi-automatic way , whereas the ropes passes trough the grease applicator which is fixed. The ropes do not to be dismounted from the installations. Using the Wire Rope Lubricator , the life of the ropes as well as of the rope equipment is extended.

Lubricating the traditional way is costly, requiring brushes, gloves and spillages, while the effectiveness is far less. Low-quality lubricants create a superficial layer on the outside, which is still afflicted with rusting at the very core of the core of the wire. This will keep the appearance of a metal wire rope in a healthy shape, while the corrosive moisture is eating away at its core.

Masto Wire Lubricators are the sole brand available to lubricate a wire thoroughly, both on the inside and outside. With the correct supervision and interval lubrication, the wires can last much longer, while avoiding a dangerous situation such as suspended load drop and wire failure. To gain this effect, the lubrication is performed under pressure, which passes through the most compact strand designs in the wire rope industry.

The systematic application of Masto Lubricators creates a minimum of 285 PSI; the lowest amount of pressure required in the lubrication chamber to gain a comprehensive lubricating result. Despite the material of the rope, the mechanical wear and moisture in an environment, the wires are prolonged significantly after Masto wire lubricators reduce friction, increase functionality and prolong the wires’ lifespan.

Masto Lubricators are designed for easy administration, which carry out the lubrication process by using Split Seals. These seals are installable chambers that create a high pressure environment for lubrication. The seals are engineered with two halves that come together and are further secured with two chains. A pump administers the lubricating content while the wire rope roller continues reeling the rope through the chamber.

A world-renowned cable lubrication tool,Masto pressure lubrication is an all-in-one solution. It can be used on land or for underwater lubrication to effectively lubricate wire ropes. It also helps cutting down the overall costs by reducing the intervals of lubrication, increasing the life of wire ropes by eliminating rust, corrosion as well as friction. If you are looking for a perfect wire rope lubrication solution, there is no better choice than Masto Lubricators out there in the market.

Do you still require more information? Unsure about the compatibility of your wire construction with this lubrication method? Or wanting to get a quotation on bulk orders? Contact Us today and we will be eager to answer all your questions.

Lubricating with the aid of brushes, rags, gloves, or by other means is costly, risky, and ineffective. The lubricant forms a film on the surface which water vapour can penetrate, thus becoming trapped. Temperature changes cause condensation and rust then begins to form from the inside. A wire rope can appear to be in good condition, when in fact corrosion and friction are destroying it from the inside. Its useful life is shortened and it becomes potentially dangerous. Even factory lubricated wire rope requires regular relubrication.

Only the Masto Lubricator penetrates under high pressure all types of wire rope, such as Non-rotating, Dyform, and Locked Coil with heavy grade lubricant. NB. To obtain total penetration through a compact rope the pressure must be minimum 20 bar (285 PSI) in the chamber. Even wire rope subjected to severe surface wear will have a longer life when lubricated with the Masto. Stainless steel, galvanized, and other special types of wire rope require just as much lubrication since friction is the same and corrosion can also occur.

If you start using the MASTO Lubricator, the best results are obtained with the highest quality Wire Rope Grease. If you use SWEPCO 150 Wire Rope Grease your wire ropes will be protected in an optimum way.

An impressive load wear index of greater than 75 and 4-ball weld load of 800 kg demonstrate the superiority of SWEPCO 150’s industry leading extreme pressure and anti-wear protection. The result is significantly longer service life for wire rope and wire rope system components.

The unique Viper seal design is at the heart of the Viper WRL package. The selected polyurethane material is wear-resistant to ensure long service life but still flexible enough to mould to the rope. This flexibility helps reduce leakage but more importantly massages the lubricant into the rope, increasing penetration of the lubricant and the protection from corrosion that this provides. Other wire rope lubricators tend to simply coat the outside of the rope. The length of the Viper Mid and Maxi collar / seal combination also increases the dwell time that the rope has with the lubricant, which also helps with application and ultimately leads to longer rope life and extended lubrication intervals

We will carry out lubrication on our 103 mm wire in the coming days. This will be the third time this has been conducted, and I am extremely satisfied with the results. No wastage due to drop off during application and very good penetration.

Bridon Ropes has used Masto machines in its factories for over 10 years, in cases where a special lubricant coating is required on particular wire ropes. Over the years the machines have given dependable service over a wide range of rope sizes and constructions, and have given satisfactory seal lives.

After having used the Masto unit for approximately 2 ½ years, we are more than satisfied with the unit. It is a clean and efficient way of greasing wires. Before we got the unit, greasing wires was a hard task, but now the unit is doing the work for us and the wires are greased properly and evenly.

The undersigned surveyor to Det norske Veritas was present when the “MASTO” wire lubricator was demonstrated on two wire dimentions. After being greased, the wires were split apart, and we can confirm that the grease had penetrated through the whole cross-section of the wires.

We have tested different types of wire rope lubricators and can ensure you that we are very satisfied with your product. We would definitely go for Masto lubricators should the need for such a product arise again.

I can confirm that the ‘Maesto’ wire rope lubricator has been in use on the vessels under my control for several years, during which time it has proved to be a highly effective tool to assist particularly in maintaining the wire ropes of the deck cranes in good order, despite the most ardous operating conditions.

After having used the MASTO unit for approximately one year, we are very satisfied with the unit. It is a safe and clean way of greasing wires. It has proved to be a timesaving tool, compared to brush, cloth etc.

Today we have used the Lubricator for the first time. One word: Amazing! 2 hours instead of two days, no backache, 60 Kg grease instead of 250 Kg, clean dungarees, no mess everywhere around. It’s a great advisable product. I will recommend the wire lubricator to my collegues.

The Viper MKII Series enable’s wire ropes to be safely, quickly and effectively lubricated and has the potential to extend their life significantly. The Viper WRL MKII eliminates manual greasing, reduces downtime and improves equipment availability. It is a safer way to lubricate wire ropes, reduces lubricant usage, has less leakage and reduces mess.

Centraline Lubro-Tech Engineers Pvt Ltd offers an automatic Wire Rope Lubrication System. This unique system benefits end users and wire rope manufacturers with considerable cost and time savings in lubricating their wire ropes automatically. Manual lubrication of wire ropes via the drip, brush, spatula or rubber glove method has always been a difficult and time consuming maintenance task. Typically messy asphaltic or “blackjack” type products are employed which have coating abilities but very little lubrication or penetration properties. The Centraline wire rope lubricator provides fast and effective one pass lubrication of wire ropes from 5/16” (8 mm) to 2-5/8” (67 mm) in diameter at speeds up to 6670 feet (2,000 meters) per hour, it eliminates the slow and labour-intensive task of manual lubricant application, at the same time achieving more thorough results by forcing quality lubricant under high pressure right through to the core of the wire rope. The wire rope lubrication system package consists of: high strength collar; grease lube pump; air regulator with PG and air control valve; high pressure lube delivery hose and QDC; high pressure lubricant control valve; excess lubricant drain hose; retaining ratchet straps and shackles; carry strap for the collar; robust aluminium storage case; highly durable polyurethane seals (to be selected and ordered separately); aluminium scrapers (to be selected and ordered separately); wire rope cleaner (to be selected and ordered separately). Features and benefits: no more manual greasing; stops corrosion/protects ropes; penetrates to the wire rope core; less waste and mess; fast and efficient – at speeds up to 6670 feet (2,000 metres) per hour; high pressure – high pressure operates up to 6,000 PSI; and lubricates ropes from 5/16” (8 mm) to 2-5/8” (67 mm) in diameter.

The Viper MkII Wire Rope Lubricator range provides fast and effective cleaning and lubricating of wire ropes. Wire ropes from 8 mm (5/16” ) to 165 mm (6-1/2”) in diameter can be automatically greased at speeds up to 2,000 mt per hour. NEW member of the growing Viper family. Smaller but equally effective. SAFE, SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE.

The Viper MkII with the new cast Aluminium collar is 32% lighter and combined with the unique inbuilt carry handles and shoulder strap enables single person wire rope lubrication. Ideal for use on all cranes, towing lines and mooring lines, the Viper MKII eliminates the HS&E risks associated with manual lubrication. Use of the Viper MKII provides improved wire rope lubrication by forcing wire rope lubricant under pressure into the wire rope.

Other lubricators just coat the surface of the ropes but the unique seal design of the Viper wire rope lubricator means the “wire dwell time” in the pressure chamber is up to 80% longer. This longer dwell time means greater lubricant penetration which leads to increased rope life and extended relubrication intervals.

The Viper wire rope lubricator is an Australian designed and built lubricator. It provides fast and effective lubrication of wire ropes, eliminating the slow and arduous task of manual lubrication. Lubrication of wire ropes with the Viper Wire Rope Lubricator provides superior protection by forcing lubricant into the core of the rope at pressures of up to 6,000 psi.

Yes, there is a significant increase in Rope life due to the penetration of the lubricant to the core of the rope. Typically wire rope users are manually applying lubricant to the outer strands or using a low pressure applicator that only fills the wire rope valleys. The VIPER Wire RopeLubricator will apply lubricant to the core of the wire rope sealing out moisture and protecting the strands against fretting, corrosion and fatigue failure. In marine applications such as ROV umbilical wires, ship deck winches, oil rig applications and wharf cranes the ropes typically corrode from the inside out.

Also in many highly loaded applications such as large cranes and mine winders the ropes suffer fatigue failure due to the wire rope having friction from the strands rubbing against each other as the rope travels over sheaves and onto the drum. When using a Wire Rope Lubricant the rope is protected against corrosion and internal friction is reduced and therefore the Wire Rope life is improved. Major wire rope manufacturers such as Bridon suggest that lubrication with a pressure lubricator may increase wire rope life by up to 300% compared to unlubricated wire ropes.

In comparison to manual lubrication the VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator delivers a significant reduction in labor and downtime, once the VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator is set up and the wire rope speed versus pump speed is adjusted then the operation is virtually automatic. Lubrication can occur at speeds of up to 6,670 feet per hour (2,000 meters per hour). Back to FAQ’s.

The VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator Kit includes a complete suite of proven accessories that allows for rapid on-site deployment and enables the manufacturer to offer a standard 12 month warranty on all parts (excluding normal wear & tear). When the VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator is used in conjunction with Lubrication Engineers LE453 Wirelife coating lubricant the equipment warranty is doubled to 24 months. Back to FAQ’s.

The VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator Collar weighs approximately 16kg / 35lbs with Scraper plates. The fact the unit is one piece with quick tighten toggles means it is more maneuverable and easier to set up than other two piece units. Back to FAQ’s.

Please refer to the document “VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator Seal & Scraper Selection Guide”. The seals and scrapers are installed into the collar to achieve the most effective sealing of lubricant between the collar and wire ropes. Seals are made in approximately 1/16″ (2mm) increments and are interference fit depending on the size rope. Scrapers are supplied 2mm / 5/64″ larger than the actual wire rope size to allow for Rope flexing. It is recommended that wire ropes be physically measured prior to ordering seals and scrapers as ropes in service can stretch and sizes may vary.

This depends on a number of factors including the condition of the wire ropes being lubricated and whether there are abrasive contaminants on the ropes prior to them entering the seal. However as an example a marine customer recently lubricated 7,000 metres / 4.3 miles of 1-3/8″ (34mm) wire ropes while their ship was in dry dock. At the end of the lubrication session the customer feedback was that there was no leakage from the seal and that the seal had virtually no wear visible. It is estimated that in normal use VIPER Wire Rope Lubricatorseals will last 40,000 — 50,000 feet (12,000 to 15,000 meters). Back to FAQ’s.

These types of wire ropes have extremely tightly wound strands with little space between the strands for wire rope lubricants to penetrate. While it cannot be guaranteed that the VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator will enable penetration of lubricant to the core with these types of ropes, it can be guaranteed that it will provide significantly improved lubrication compared to traditional manual lubrication methods. It is even more important with these types of ropes to select an effective wire rope lubricant such as LE453 WireLife coating lubricant. Back to FAQ’s.

The VIPER Wire Rope Lubricatorcan be used in any application where wire ropes can be drawn through the collar, please refer to the applications listed below:

Ship deck winches, ship Cranes, mooring lines, remote Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) umbilical cables, dredge cables, anchor cables, tug Boat winches, dam sluice gate lubrication…

Dof Subsea– ROV umbilical wire lubrication /BHPB Petroleum– Oil and Gas rigs at sea /Woodside Petroleum– Oil and Gas rigs at sea /Alcoa Aluminum– Ship loader /Xstrata Coal– Mine winder cable /Mentrade– OEM – Deck winch manufacturer /BHPB Iron Ore– Iron ore ship loaders /MOL Tankships– Ship Management Company – Oil tanker /Cervan Marine– Ship loader /Clough Engineering– ROV umbilical wire lubrication /OSG Ship Management Company– Ship mooring lines /SeaTrucks– Marine pipe laying ship /Acergy– Marine Engineering Company /LMS Ship Management– Ship Cranes /Mermaid Marine– New vessel with submersible /Marine Equipments Pte Ltd– OEM Winch Supplier /BHPB Olympic Dam Uranium Mine– Mine Winder /Waterway Constructions– Bridge Building Crane Ropes /VSL – Cable manufacturers– Pre-coating of cables to the core. Back to FAQ’s.

Support for the VIPER Wire Rope Lubricatoris available via email, phone or fax. The VIPER Wire Rope Lubricator is a proven, high quality unit that features only the best standard of accessories to ensure long term reliable service. VIPER distributors worldwide are also available for onsite support and demonstration. Back to FAQ’s.

We recommend the use of a ‘Viper Rope Cleaner‘ to remove contaminants from wire ropes prior to lubricating with the Viper unit. The ‘Viper Rope Cleaner‘ is a high density polyurethane clamp which fits onto the rope prior to the lubrication collar. It is matched in size and design to each individual wire rope and can strip away hard built up lubricant and other contaminants. The angular design effectively cleans out the valleys and outer strands to assist the Viper collar to lubricate and penetrate as required. Back to FAQ’s.