Wire Rope Lubricants
Extending the life of wire ropes and structural strands
Grignard has innovative corrosion protection solutions for suspension bridges, tower guy wires, ski towlines, and other running and static wire rope and cable applications in harsh environments.We offer a wide range of proprietary products, including both low-viscosity penetrating oils and high-viscosity greases. Products include:
StranCore Semi-synthetic Corrosion Inhibitor
- Extreme internal and external corrosion protection for wire ropes and EM cables—ideal for ship lifts, port cranes, mining operations, etc.
- Low viscosity formulation clings to cable surface and penetrates inner strands, while providing grease-like protection.
- Long-lasting protection—even in harsh salt air environments
- Non-toxic, Non-flammable—contains no solvents or hazardous ingredients
- Designed for use with CoreLube Wire Rope Lubricator system
PreLube 6 Preservative Lubricant
- For control cables, moving cables, crane ropes, chain, rotary lifts, fire ladder lines, etc.
- Stays wet and oily—excellent penetration and lubrication
- Displaces moisture
- Proven over more than 30 years of use
PreLube 19 Preservative Lubricant
- Guy wire field treatment for corrosion protection of ski lift lines, standing rigging, boom and pendant lines, marine tow lines, etc.
- Penetrates and forms a corrosion-protecting film on wires and metal surfaces
- Self-healing skin—dry to the touch
- Displaces moisture
- Does not create sheen on water
- Will not attack rubber lines
SYNCAN Synthetic Complex Grease
- For demanding wire rope and open gear applications, including crane cables and other rapid running wire ropes.
- Proven effective—in test by Caltrans Materials Lab, demonstrated total corrosion prevention on structural strand when incorporated during strand manufacture
- Will not dry, crack or peel
- Withstands high temperatures—will not “run off”
- Environmentally safe—vegetable-based
- Available in a range of viscosities