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CRC chain and wire rope lube is a special blend of synthetic lubricants, solvents and molybdenum designed to keep chains and wire rope in peak operating condition. With a low viscosity and wet film, chain and wire rope lube penetrates deeply between chain links and wire strands to reduce friction and wear that cause metal fatigue. Chain and wire rope lube also contains a tackifier that enables the lubricant to cling tenaciously to metal surfaces without increasing the viscosity. Regular use of chain and wire rope lube will help inhibit corrosion, reduce load stress and prevent wire strands from becoming brittle and fraying. Recommended for use as a lubricant and corrosion inhibitor on low speed conveyor and drive chains, hoists, winches, pulleys, cushion pins, rollers, garage doors, bushings, seals, o-rings, and come-alongs. Low viscosity. Provides the ability to penetrate and thoroughly coat interior wire strands and cushion pins. Material safety data label. Provides instant access to current safety information should an accident or OSHA inspection occur. Helps comply with OSHA hazard communications standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wire ropes contain numerous moving parts which require lubrication. Each time the rope bends or flexes, the internal strands rub together. Whitmore"s Wire Rope Lubricant coats 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 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.

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 a penetrating oil is needed. It may also be applied by hand or automatic lubrication system.

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.

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.

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.

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).

There are two main methods of wire rope lubricant, oil and grease. Regular maintenance tasks should include lubricating your wire rope. Both oils and grease work in the essential task of lubricating wire rope. This is necessary for corrosion resistance and preventing damaging friction which causes excess “wear and tear”.

The product we recommend is this spray lubricant which can be used on wire rope as well as chains. Applying this wire rope lubricant on a regular basis will greatly extend the working life of your wire ropes. The lubricant penetrates deep into the wires for lasting lubrication. Corrosion protection comes from the thin film left on the rope’s surface. The brown foaming spray is resistant to fling off and highly resistant to washing off. This can be extremely beneficial if used outdoors or in damp environments.

If you need help in advice on how to use lubricant with wire rope then call us on 01384 78004. One of our experts will be able to advise and also take your order.

During the manufacturing process of wire rope many different chemicals are used. Purposefully for keeping the rope well lubricated and also corrosion inhibitors etc. Many wire ropes will have oil, wax, bitumen, resin, gelling agent, corrosion inhibitors and other chemicals present. It is for this reason that care must be taken. Whether handling or working with wire rope to minimize potential problems.

At normal temperatures most of these chemicals will produce minimal hazards. However working with heated rope can cause extra hazards. The minor hazards are usually skin irritations. But this can be easily minimised by wearing the correct protective clothing whilst handling the wire rope. In particular oil impermeable gloves and aprons; good hand washing after handling will also help.

When working with heated rope fumes given off from the heated lubricants can cause quite nasty problems. Heated lubricants which come into contact with the skin can cause severe skin burns. Prolonged or repeated usage may cause longer term skin disorders such as dermatitis.

Inhaling fumes from lubricants that have been subject to heat can cause dizziness, headaches or irritation of the respiratory tract. For these reason concentrations of oil mists, vapours and fumes must be kept as low as possible. Eye contact may also produce mild irritation to some users.

In conclusion the main area of hazard is through inhalation fumes generated by heat, e.g. where disc cutters are used. So always handle rope in a well ventilated area, especially when cutting, and always wear the correct protective clothing.