Approved Wire Rope Lubricants

Types of Wire Rope Lubricants

When purchasing wire rope lubrication, there are two key types you need to be aware of: Penetrating lubricants and Coating lubricants. Both of these wire lubes have specific uses and benefits, so let’s look at each.

1. Penetrating lubricants

Penetrating lubricants are designed to coat wire rope with a thin lubricant film and penetrate the core.

2. Coating lubricants

Coating wire lubricants are designed to withstand water washout, protect against corrosion, penetrate, and provide extreme pressure protection.

How To Choose Lubricant

There are a few factors to consider when choosing wire rope lube:

• Size of rope: The diameter of your rope will significantly influence selecting the right lubricator for you.
• Type of core: Different cores respond better to different types of lubrication.
• The best application method: If you’ve manually lubricated your ropes in the past, consider whether this is the most effective and efficient available.

Viper WRL Approved Lubricant List

The lubricants listed below have been tested in application with the Viper WRL system and are compatible with all components of the Viper WRL System.