Steel wire ropes operate under demanding conditions, including high loads, repeated bending, moisture, seawater exposure and abrasive contamination.
Although lubricant may still be visible on the rope’s surface, the internal strands and core can remain insufficiently protected. Manual lubrication methods often produce uneven coverage and do not deliver enough lubricant into the rope’s internal structure.
The Pressure Lubricator provides a more effective solution by forcing lubricant under pressure through the wire rope, helping ensure thorough and consistent lubrication of both its external and internal components.
Lubricant is forced beyond the rope’s external surface and into the internal strands and core, where protection is especially important.
The system distributes lubricant consistently along the wire rope, reducing the risk of over-lubricated and under-lubricated sections.
Thorough internal lubrication helps protect the steel wires from moisture, seawater and other corrosive environmental conditions.
Proper lubrication reduces friction between individual wires and strands as the rope bends, moves and operates under load.
Compared with manual application, pressure lubrication can significantly reduce the time required to treat long lengths of wire rope.
The controlled process delivers a more reliable maintenance result than manual brushing or surface application.
Effective lubrication can help extend the operational life of the wire rope, reducing premature replacement requirements and operational interruptions.
When combined with suitable cleaning equipment, old grease, dirt and contaminants can be removed before relubrication, allowing the new lubricant to penetrate more effectively.
Split seals are positioned around the wire rope and secured inside the two halves of the lubricating chamber.
The unit is then connected to a high-pressure lubricating pump through a flexible hose and anchored to a suitable stationary point. As the wire rope passes through the chamber, lubricant is applied under pressure across its circumference and into its internal structure.
The result is a fast, controlled and highly effective lubrication process.
The KATRADIS Pressure Lubricator is suitable for wire ropes used in:
KATRADIS can also supply high-performance Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants – EALs suitable for demanding marine applications.
Available lubricating greases can provide:
