Cable life extended by over 4x
Wire rope David Morris Stacker crane
Initial situation
The wire ropes at this customer needed replacement every 18 months, due to wear and corrosion.
Our solution
After cleaning with Interflon Degreaser EM30+, the wire ropes received two applications of Interflon Lube TF.
The first application is done to let the lubricant penetrate into the wire rope and lubricate the core with a MicPol® film.
The second application creates a protective seal to against corrosion and external wear.
The customer also used Interflon Grease OG for guide plates, in order to prevent the metal surface from fatigue and flaking.
The result
- No wear and zero wire rope replacements in over 5 years
- Improved rope performance, confirmed by an insurance engineer
- No shrink-wrap sticking to the ropes
- Guide plates protected from fatigue and flaking, with grease staying firmly in place
