Type of Lubrication
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Lubrication Method
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Suitable on Wire Rope
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Appearance (Type of Grease)
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Note
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No-Lube
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No Lubrication
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Galv Strand Galv W/R Stainlesss A/C
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No Grease
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Dry
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Closing
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No Lubrication
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Galv A/C Brake Strand Galv W/R
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Transparent (Dry)
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A rust inhibiting oil is used to prevent corosion during transit and torage. Non-tacky to hand touch.
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Stranding
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Min. possible application Very tight wipe as posible
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Core
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Little heavier than on strand. Loose wipe.
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A-2
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Closing
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No Lubrication
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Galv/Ungalv Wire Rope
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Yellowish- Brown (Petro- Chemgrease)
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For general application of Galvanized Wire Rope. Slightly oily to the touch.
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Stranding
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Light application by dropping method. Internal lubrication is accomplished Loose wipe.
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Core
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Heavier than on strand. No wipe.
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A-3
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Closing
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No Lubrication
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Galv/Ungalv Wire Rope
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Yellowish- Brown (Petro-Chem grease)
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For general application of Ungalvanized Wire Rope. Lightly tacky to hand touch.
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Stranding
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Applied during stranding by dropping method and the strand is lubricated again by running it through a bath of lubricant
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Core
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Heavy application No wipe.
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B
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Closing
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No Lubrication
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Ungalv Wire Rope
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Black (Asphaltum grease)
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For special usage and long term storage where maximum protection against corrosion
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Stranding
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Light application by dropping method. Internal lubrication is accomplished Loose wipe.
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Core
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Heavier than on strand. Loose wipe.
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C
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Closing
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No Lubrication
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Ungalv Wire Rope
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Black (Asphaltum grease)
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Lubrication sets up to a medium hard onsistancy. Ideal for oilfield, construction equipment and logging use. Lightly tacky to hand touch
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Stranding
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Applied during stranding by dropping method and the strand is lubricated again by running it through a bath of lubricant
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Core
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Heavy application No wipe.
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D
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Closing
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Heavy application No wipe after the "bath" application
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Ungalv Wire Rope
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Black (Asphaltum grease)
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Wire rope valley is filled with lubrication. For special purpose lubrication of Ungalv Wire rope where maximum rotection gainst corrosion is desired.
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Stranding
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Applied during stranding by dropping method and the strand is lubricated again by running it through a bath of lubricant
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Core
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Heavy application No wipe.
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Non- Tacky C&D
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A special Non-Tacky grease is applied by the same method as In the above C and D type.
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Ungalv Wire Rope
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Black (Solid Asphaltum grease)
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For special purpose lubrication to meet very hard consistancy under tropical climate. No wet. No drips. Dry to hard touch.
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