Vickerlube LV WRL is a low viscosity, mineral oil-based wire rope lubricant with a solvent component for spray application and penetration to the rope core.
Applications: Wire ropes on quayside ship to shore cranes, container handling equipment including straddle carriers and reach stackers, marine deck and winch ropes, and all lifting and drag ropes in mining, construction, logging and bridge or waterway applications. Also protects stored ropes against corrosion.
Benefits: Penetrates between strands and down to the rope core thanks to low viscosity and solvent component, leaves a high viscosity oil film once the solvent has evaporated, de-watering characteristics that displace moisture, corrosion protection even in saltwater environments, extreme pressure resistance and reduced internal wear.
Technical profile: Viscosity 23 cSt at 40 °C (diluted product), flash point >60 °C (SETA, diluted product), pour point below -24 °C (diluted product), 4-ball weld load >340 kgf, 4-ball wear scar 0.38 mm, copper corrosion 1b, rust test pass in both distilled water and synthetic sea water, mineral oil-based, shelf life 7 years. Pack size: 25 litre pails.