Wire Rope Lubricants

HP METWIRE NB

HP METWIRE NB is produced from the highest quality petroleum fractions and is a non bituminous base wire rope lubricant. In addition to having excellent lubricating properties, they contain selected additives to obtain sufficient chemical resistance; water displacing properties; excellent rust prevention, oxidation stability and penetration. The high polarity of both products enables them to creep and "wet" the metal surface forming an adhesive and protective film.

HP METWIRE NB Penetrates to the core, providing inner strand preservation and lubricity.

  • Lubricates and protects every strand from corrosion.
  • Adheres to surface forming an outer film to protect against corrosive conditions.
  • Won't attack rubber, neoprene sheave liners or bull rings.
  • Extends rope life, reduces friction.
  • Reduces down time.

APPLICATION:

Product can be applied by swabbing, drip lubrication, continuous bath, high pressure auto lubrication. Suitable for lubrication of wire ropes in cranes, draglines, overhead trolleys, pulley mechanisms, lifts.

SPECIFICATIONS

CHARACTERISTICS RESULTS
Appearance DARK BROWN
KINEMATIC VISCOSITY @ 40 °C, cSt 43.01
VISCOSITY, @40 °C, SUS 200.57
FLASH POINT °C, COC, 182
DENSITY @ 29.5 °C, GM/CC 0.8925
CU CORROSION 3HRS,@100 °C 1A
POUR POINT, °C < - 12
WATER DISPLACEMENT TEST PASSES
FILM THICKNESS, MICRONS 2.38
HUMIDITY CABINET, DAYS PASS 60 DAYS MIN
WSD, 1200 RPM, 40 KGS, 1HR 0.56

Wire Rope Lubricants