Environmentally friendly lubricants for harsh conditions
The marine environment for harbors requires lubricants that can withstand severe weather and saltwater spray, so anti-corrosion properties are paramount. But also, the heavy loads harbor equipment has to support are challenging to maintenance operators.
Harbor maintenance operators struggle with the pressure of maximum equipment availability and the increasing demand to use environmentally friendly lubricants. Harbor equipment like reach stackers, gantry cranes, and container frontal cranes ask for lubricants with heavy additives to combat harsh working environments. Unfortunately, these lubricants are unfriendly for both the environment and the workers.
Some applications at harbors
Telescopic booms and guides of reach stackers
The telescopic booms and guides have to support very high loads. They mostly work outdoors, so the accumulation of dust and corrosion are usually the most feared enemies. Conventional greases do not support that type of loads under these hostile outdoor conditions and are pushed or washed out. This all results in a very high and time-consuming grease consumption.
Interflon Grease OG resists water and heavy loads, has a very low water wash-out and thanks to the MicPol® particles, it protects very well against corrosion and rust. Lubrication intervals can be extended by a factor of 4 to 6, and less time is spent cleaning. Grease OG is also the ideal solution for the crown wheels. First degrease the surface with Interflon Degreaser EM 30+ before applying Grease OG.
Tags: Interflon Grease OG | MicPol® | Interflon Degreaser EM 30+
Lifting chains of empty container front cranes
The front crane has a lifting system based on two duplex leaf chains. They work in a salty environment and deal with heavy loads. The best solution operators found to lubricate these chains is bulk grease. But this grease does not penetrate between the leafs, creates abrasive pastes causing dirty chains and provoking premature wear.
We recommend first applying Interflon Lube TF on the chains to create a long lasting MicPol® lubrication film in the inner parts of the links. This will avoid metal-to-metal contact and premature wear and tear. And then apply a thin layer of Interflon Grease OG so the grease can create a seal against water and dust. This will result in cleaner chains, extended lubrication intervals and longer chain life. First degrease the chain with Interflon Degreaser EM 30+ and blow them dry with compressed air before application.
Tags: Interflon Lube TF | Interflon Grease OG | Interflon Degreaser EM 30+
