Wire Rope Lubrication

The Important of periodic lubrication cannot be overstressed. a wire rope machine, having many moving parts. each time a rope bends or straightens, the wire in strands of the rope must slide on each other. thus a film lubrication should be present on each moving part.

A second important reason for lubricating steel wire rope is to prevent deterioration of fiber core. A rusty rope is liability, since there is no means of visual inspection, which can be determine the remaining strength of a corroded rope.
Lubricant may be applied with an oil can, brush or any effective method. The objective is to apply a uniform coating to the entire length of the wire rope.