skf wire rope lubricator factory

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.

Herewith sharing an interesting story of a new Wire Rope Lubricator (WRL) body field trial test on a Container Terminal, one of the busiest & largest container ports in Europe;

We discussed our customers feedback with our factory & they worked in the design of a bigger WRL body of up to Ø3”. They manufactured a prototype WRL-3, that was send for a field test. Container Terminal has 2 different wire rope dimensions to lubricate in their cranes, Ø28mm & Ø30mm (both Right Lay & with 8 Strands).

From this 1st trial test, we had a lot of positive comments (Groove Cleaner worked perfectly with the new body, evenly distributed grease to the outside surface of the wire rope, higher speeds, etc.) coming from the experienced maintenance personnel of the terminal.

With the new WRL body we cover a wider range of wire ropes. So, the above problems are all solved, and our customers will lubricate more efficiently their wire ropes & with lower investment cost too!

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.

• Modern wire rope was invented in Germany 180 years ago.• In the last half of the 19th century, wire rope systems were used for • cable cars • line shafts • elevators • draw bridges • suspension bridges

• Lincoln’s history with Wire rope systems • Wire rope lubrication products were made in the SKF, Rosiaro, Argentina facility • Sold only in Latin American region

Test Process:1. Lubricate 1” wire rope with brush – Check surface coverage – Open the wire rope to see if the lubricant reaches the core – Record rope speed

2. Lubricate 1” wire rope with WRL – Check that the entire wire rope surface is lubricated – Open the 1” wire rope to see if the lubricant reaches the core – Record rope speed

Test result:• With WRL • grease reached the core • wire rope speed was 25 meters/ 27 yards per minute• Manual w/ brush • grease did not reach the core • wire rope speed was 1.5 meters / 1.6 yards per minute

For this test, we only lubricated the lower section of the wire rope

WRL Installation step: Installed1. Attached WRL around the wire rope2. Secured WRL with the sling3. Connected the pneumatic pump SKF Pneumatic pump for 20kgs container ; Test only, replaced by SKF Lincoln brand pump for global markets

Transversal displacement of the wire rope

Wire rope lubricated with WRL, penetrates the strands Wire rope lubricated by brush on surface only

Model Description Wire rope diameter Inches mm 802175 Small WRL body 7⁄16-1 11.1 – 26.9 802180 Large WRL body 1-1⁄16- 2 28 – 52.3

• Lubrication benefits are: • Reduces friction • Protects against corrosion • Enables lubricant to adhere to each wire for long lasting protection

• Properly lubricated wire rope lasts 6 to 8 times longer than a wire rope that has not been lubricated.• Lubricating a wire rope while in service helps prevent corrosion• Corrosion can be internal and/or external ● It can be caused by acids, alkaline waters, salt air, humidity, fumes, abrasive and industrial environments• “Hands free” wire rope lubrication method reduces accidents

Features Benefits• WRL system developed by SKF • System meets customer WRL LBU knowledge and expertise requirements by penetrating wire rope core with grease for complete• Manufactured in SKF LBU lubrication vs. surface only facilities to strict SKF quality • Easy to install and set up standards • Easy to control • Confidence in quality and• LINCOLN BRAND Wire rope specifications lubricator body - robust design – • Long lasting in HD applications • Low cost of ownership• Pumps are proven Lincoln • Less down time Series 20 / Lubrigun design • No pump air valve packing to wear • High ratio and volume out • No springs to rust or fatigue • Supports all types of grease used • Hardened steel slide valve for wire rope lubrication

• The high pressure Lincoln wire rope lubricator • Eliminates manual lubrication • Forces grease through the entire wire rope to reduce friction for longer service life

• SKF & Lincoln have more than 100 years lubrication and friction control experience. We are applying this experience to wire rope lubrication.

• We have tested cleaners, but we are not ready to sell them yet. While competitive systems may clean the wire rope, they still leave waste behind

© SKF Group Slide 69 17 February, 2020 What is the indication the grease has reached the wire rope core? • OK if you see a small amount of grease bypassing seal when WRL is pressurized.

• One seal & roll kit cannot be used for different wire rope sizes unless they fall within the seal & roll kit measured size range on the chart.