steel wire rope grease for sale

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

This grease comes in cartridges that only work with our Controlled-Use Food-Grade Lever-Grip Grease Guns to make sure that the right grease is used in food-processing areas. It is NSF registered H1 for incidental food contact.

The 6x26 grease-coated wire rope offers a high level of resistance to abrasion, and features a compact construction with solid support for the wires—which also provides a high resistance to crushing and makes the 6x26 a popular wire rope for a wide range of applications.

Its number and relative size of the inner wires adds to both the stability of the strand and the resulting fatigue resistance. This rope’s core is its own wire rope construction—known as IWRC (Independent Wire Rope Core)—meaning it moves independent to the outer strands.

There are two types of wire rope lubricants: penetrating and coating. Coating lubricants (which include greases) penetrate slightly, sealing the outside of the cable from moisture and reducing wear and fretting corrosion from contact with external bodies.

The 6x26 wire rope class is made up of six strands of 26 wires per strand for additional wire rope strength and durability. The 6x26 features IPS (Improved Plowed Steel), EIPS (Extra Improved Plowed Steel), or EEIPS (Extra Extra Improved Plowed Steel) grade wire rope. Also available in USA-made.

For use in lifting and rigging, securement, and general purpose, the 6x19 grease-coated wire rope provides an excellent balance between fatigue and wear resistance. This class comprises either a wire rope core or a fiber core wire rope. The wire rope core is its own wire rope construction, most commonly 7x7, and is known as IWRC (Independent Wire Rope Core), meaning it moves independent to the outer strands.

The 6x19 classification is a good rope for withstanding abrasion or crushing on the drum. The 6x19 wire rope class is made up of six strands of between 16 and 26 wires per strand for additional wire rope strength and durability. The 6x19 features IPS (Improved Plowed Steel), EIPS (Extra Improved Plowed Steel), or EEIPS (Extra Extra Improved Plowed Steel) grade wire rope.

There are two types of wire rope lubricants: penetrating and coating. Coating lubricants (which include greases) penetrate slightly, sealing the outside of the cable from moisture and reducing wear and fretting corrosion from contact with external bodies. Also available in USA-made.

SWEPCO 150 Superior Wire Rope Grease is a semi-fluid grease, especially formulated for lubrication and protection of expensive wire ropes and cables. High performance synthetic base stocks and state-of-the-art overbased calcium sulfonate chemistry provide industry leading extreme pressure, antiwear and corrosion protection. Coats exteriors to eliminate abrasive wear and corrosion. 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.

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).

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).

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.

Highly tenacious, adhesive lubricant containing both molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) and graphite. WLD is specially formulated for use on wire lines, cable and open roller chains. It penetrates the outer strands of wire rope and cable, displacing moisture, and permeating to the core of the rope or cable, lubricating and protecting each strand.

Generally, lubricating a cable is done for two reasons: lowering friction in a cable designed for endurance runs over pulleys, or to assist in weatherproofing. No matter which application you are looking for, the processes are fairly similar. Smaller diameter cables designed for repeated usage over pulleys are generally lubricated during stranding in a lower viscosity lubricant. This will help lower friction during stranding and closing, and will extend the usage life of the completed cable. If you were to then jacket the cable, it will help lock this lubricant between the wires - reducing friction during usage and extending it"s cycle life.

Larger wire ropes, mostly galvanized and bright steel, are lubricated in process like the smaller cord. Many applications extend weatherability and lower friction by core lubing the rope during it"s usable life. The process is simple - the wire rope is run through the core lubrication machine, where pressure pushes lubricant into the strands of the wire rope. The lubricant used is generally a low viscosity oil, similar in appearance and feel to motor oil, however a viscous oil is sometimes used as well. This process can increase the usage life of a wire rope, especially in an enviroment where it will be exposed to the elements. (Note: lubricating a wire rope to improve weatherability does not make it completely corrosion resistant.)

Mobilarma 777 and 778 provide an effective and cost efficient means of protecting cold-rolled sheet and coiled steel prior to processing and during storage. They provide extended protection, even under severe storage conditions resulting in less reject and scrapped materials.

Mobilarma 798 works well between the strands of wire rope providing excellent lubrication as well as protective films. These characteristics reduce wear and improve life of the wire ropes as well as minimize maintenance costs associated with their use. It is compatible with other wire rope core impregnating materials that may have been applied during manufacture. It is easy to apply and economical to use.

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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.