viper wire rope lubricator price quotation

The manual lubrication of wire ropes via the drip, brush, spatula or rubber glove method has always been a difficult maintenance task. Typically employed are messy asphaltic or “blackjack” type products, which have coating abilities but very little lubrication or penetration properties.

The VIPER Mid MK II Wire Rope Lubricator provides fast and effective lubrication of wire ropes from 5/16 in (8mm) to 2–5/8 in (67mm) in diameter, at speeds up to 6,670 ft (2,000 m) per hour. It eliminates the slow and labor-intensive task of manual lubrication, 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 system consists of the lubricator Collar assembly, which houses the polyurethane seals to suit the specific size rope. The assembly is clamped around the rope and anchored to a fixed point. The rope is then pulled through the collar as the lubricant is applied with a high pressure grease pump, forcing lubricant between the strands to the center or the rope. The result is a fully lubricated wire rope with a smooth minimal film of lubricant on the outer strands.

The benefits over conventional drip and brush or spray systems are substantial. The Viper MK II Wire Rope Lubricator operates at a higher pressure than most other lubricator collars on the market; this combined with the robust construction guarantees fast, safe and effective wire rope lubrication.

For lubricating larger rope sizes 2 in (50mm) to 6 1/2 in (165mm), you will need the Viper Maxi MK II. Viper Mini MK II lubricates rope sizes 15/64 in (6mm) to 1 13/32 in (36mm.)Please contact us for more information about these solutions.

The manual lubrication of wire ropes via the drip, brush, spatula or rubber glove method has always been a difficult maintenance task. Typically employed are messy asphaltic or “blackjack” type products, which have coating abilities but very little lubrication or penetration properties.

The VIPER Mid MK II Wire Rope Lubricator provides fast and effective lubrication of wire ropes from 5/16 in (8mm) to 2–5/8 in (67mm) in diameter, at speeds up to 6,670 ft (2,000 m) per hour. It eliminates the slow and labor-intensive task of manual lubrication, 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 system consists of the lubricator Collar assembly, which houses the polyurethane seals to suit the specific size rope. The assembly is clamped around the rope and anchored to a fixed point. The rope is then pulled through the collar as the lubricant is applied with a high pressure grease pump, forcing lubricant between the strands to the center or the rope. The result is a fully lubricated wire rope with a smooth minimal film of lubricant on the outer strands.

The benefits over conventional drip and brush or spray systems are substantial. The Viper MK II Wire Rope Lubricator operates at a higher pressure than most other lubricator collars on the market; this combined with the robust construction guarantees fast, safe and effective wire rope lubrication.

For lubricating larger rope sizes 2 in (50mm) to 6 1/2 in (165mm), you will need the Viper Maxi MK II. Viper Mini MK II lubricates rope sizes 15/64 in (6mm) to 1 13/32 in (36mm.)Please contact us for more information about these solutions.

The Viper WRL was developed with safety and the environment in mind. When used correctly the Viper WRL has a number of Health, Safety and Environment benefits.

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.

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.

By using a wire lubricator you will ensure uniform, fast and safe lubrication of the entire rope, including its core, by injecting high pressure lubricant into the rope for friction reduction and coating the surface for corrosion protection. Rent daily, weekly or monthly rates available. Rope sizes 8-67 mm.

The Viper Mini MKII provides a light weight, easy to use option for smaller or hard to access wire ropes. It cleans and lubricates wire ropes quickly, efficiently and safely. Suitable for wire ropes with a diameter between 6mm to 36mm, the Viper Wire Rope Mini MKII System lubricates ropes at up to 2000m/h. The Viper Wire Rope Lubricator provides grease penetration, moisture displacement and total coverage by forcing lubricant into the core of the rope. Kits include the following: (Kits do not include seals or wire rope cleaners – order separately)

We are proud to have been part of the Viper Wire Rope Lubricator (WRL) team for the past decade – helping to develop and grow the worldwide sales of this safe, simple & efficient lubrication system.

A&S International has a group of distributors who actively and successfully market & sell the Viper WRL range to clients in their own territories as part of the wider global Viper distributor team. And in the ten years to date, our Viper WRL distributors have sold more than 800 units!

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:

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.

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. It 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.

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.

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&trade Wire Rope Lubricator or about LE’s enhanced lubricants, lubricant training, oil analysis, filtration, lube rooms, breathers, sight glasses or other lubricant reliability solutions, please contact us today.

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.

Viper WRL, an Australian owned company, manufactures and supplies wire rope lubrication equipment to the marine, petrochemical, mining and manufacturing industries.

The use of the Viper WRL system is proven to increase the life of  critical wire rope assets by up to 300% compared to traditional lubrication methods. When used in place of manual lubrication the Viper can reduce relubrication time of ropes from several days to several hours (often a reduction of up to 90%) whilst also providing a safer work environment. As the Viper delivers lubricant into the wire rope there is also an environmental benefit with less lubricant used and significantly less waste generated. The unit not only lubricates but can also firstly clean ropes of contaminants with the Viper Rope Cleaner range.

Rodney Fitzpatrick, Owner and Managing Director of Viper WRL said “The Viper Wire Rope Lubricator is now the world leader through continued innovations. The Viper not only provides major savings in equipment downtime but is a lot safer for workers and the environment.”

UK based A&S International has represented the Viper WRL brand for more than a decade with an active network of thirteen distributors around the world. Increasing number of UK companies are investing in the Viper WRL solution – 2020 sales this year have already included mobile & tower crane fleets, offshore ROV, port cranes & offshore trenching technology.

Document Handling - HGF (Newcastle), 1 City Walk, LEEDS, LS11 9DX, United Kingdom (54) Title ofthe Invention: Wire Rope lubricant Abstract Title: Wire rope lubricant (57) A wire rope lubricant having a base fluid as a majority component, and a wax or polymer as a minority component wherein at least one of the base fluid and the wax, or polymer, is biodegradable. A method of forming a wire rope having a plurality of wire strands, includes the step of applying the wire rope lubricant between the wire strands. The wax may be plant-based and is especially carnauba wax. The wax or polymer may have a melting point of 70-100 degrees C.

The present invention relates to a wire rope lubricant being at least partly, optionally substantially, biodegradable, and a wire rope including such a lubricant.

Wire ropes are well known for both onshore and offshore use, in particular in maritime situations. They can be used in all types of marine vessels, including ships, large boats, drilling units etc, and wire ropes are often selected for their flexibility, strength, resistance to deformation, and bending.

Wire ropes are generally formed of a number of heavy duty wires first forming strands, and then twisting of a number of the strands together, optionally around or over a core, to form a final wire rope.

Wire ropes are frequently subject to significant wear and tear, and often some corrosion, especially in maritime situations. It is naturally desired to maintain the highest properties for the wire rope, and to avoid or minimise any damage thereto. Thus, the use of wire rope lubricants to benefit the wire rope in use is well known in the art.

Some wire rope lubricants are used during the stranding and closure operation of wire rope manufacture, particularly to achieve integration within or around the strands prior to the subsequent twisting. Some wire rope lubricants are alternatively or additionally regularly applied to wire ropes in use to provide or continue any antiwear or anti-corrosion properties.

Conventional wire rope lubricants comprise a mineral base oil and thickener system, with one or more additives, typically at least an anti-corrosion additive. However, increasing environmental legislation around the world, such as the requirement to obtain a Vessel General Permit to allow a vessel into the waters of the United States of America (based on permissible discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel), make the use of conventional wire rope lubricants a challenge.

Thus, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is a provided a wire rope lubricant comprising a majority base fluid component and a minority of a wax or polymer component, wherein at least one ofthe base fluid and the wax or polymer is biodegradable.

In this way, the wire rope lubricant can be defined as an ‘Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant’ (EAL) as currently defined in Appendix A of the USA EPA 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulation used to define lubricants in the art. In meeting these regulations the product will be classed as biodegradable, minimally toxic and non bio-accumulative.

Optionally, the viscosity of the base fluid and the viscosity of the melted wax or polymer is the same (within a small range), or wholly or substantially similar, such that the viscosity of the wire rope lubricant including these components is predictable, and the viscosity properties of the components wholly or substantially act in a similar manner during any heating and cooling. This is especially where the wax or polymer is a solid at ambient temperature, and a liquid during any ‘hot application’.

A synthetic wax intended to have the same properties of Carnauba wax, or similar or substantially similar properties, is included within the scope of the present application, having in particular wholly or substantially the same viscosity and melting point range.

In the wire rope lubricant of the present invention, the base fluid component may comprise at least 70, 75, 80, 85 wt% of the lubricant, preferably in the range 88-91 wt%.

In the wire rope lubricant of the present invention the remainder can be quantum satis (q.s..), i.e. sufficient to make up 100 wt%, typically being an anti-corrosive additive up to 5 wt%, an anti-wear additive up to 5 wt% and an anti-oxidant additive up to 2-3 wt%, with an overall percentage generally being up to 13 wt%, typically a maximum of 5-6 wt%.

Wire rope lubricants can be used both onshore and offshore, and the present invention includes the lubricant being utilised in both applications. Wire rope lubricants are most commonly used on-board vessels or other offshore and maritime situations or locations for maintenance of the wire ropes.

Wire rope lubricants for in-service use are expected to have a good or high penetration rate into the wire rope, and provide corrosion protection and anti-wear properties. Optionally, wire rope lubricants have or form some adhesive properties and some also form a film around the wire rope.

Some wire rope lubricants are also delineated between ‘heavy bodied lubricants’ best suited for applications where the wire rope is exposed to an extreme or an abusive environment, and light-bodied lubricants having a lighter consistency to achieve better penetration of the lubricant into the interior of the wire rope. The wire rope lubricants of the present invention can be adapted for any suitable consistency based on the viscosity of base lubricant and level of wax or polymer thickener

Wire rope lubricants can be applied to an existing wire rope using any one of a number of known techniques, including spraying, dipping, painting, pneumatic or swabbing. Application is possible via automatic lubrication pneumatic ‘units’ through which a wire rope can pass, (available from Viper, Masto and CoreLube).

Wire rope lubricants can also be used during manufacture of a wire rope, in particular by application to one or more of the strands of the wire rope by one or more of the above techniques, or by ‘hot application’, prior to twisting of the strands to form the final wire rope. The applied wire rope lubricant is intended to form a layer or barrier, preferably a film, optionally also as a final outer surface of the wire rope once formed, to help protect the wire rope from corrosion.

Thus, according to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of forming a wire rope having a plurality of wire strands, comprising the step of applying a wire rope lubricant as defined herein between the wire strands, typically prior to twisting of the wire strands to form the wire rope.

Thus, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a wire rope having a plurality of wire strands and including a wire rope lubricant as defined herein.

Typically, applied wire rope lubricant becomes depleted or contaminated over a period of time, and one or more new or further applications of the wire rope lubricant can be made to a wire rope, typically whilst the wire rope remains in use or in situ.

According to a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided the use of a wire rope lubricant as defined herein, wherein the lubricant is applied to a wire rope.

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.