The terms “biodegradable” and “wire rope” don’t usually belong in the same sentence.
For one, wire ropes are used in-and-around water. And biodegradable products are designed to … break down in water.
That might sound like incompatibility to some, but to Klüber Lubrication – it’s a challenge worth taking on.
It’s why we got to work when a wire rope manufacturer and customer approached us needing the environmental responsibility of a biodegradable product without compromising lubricant performance. The EAL wire rope products available weren’t doing their job, so we developed a new, premium product with:
- Reliable adhesion
- A high drop point
- High service temperature
- Corrosion protection
- Reduced friction for longer lifetime
- No effect to the wires’ zinc coating
- High water wash-off resistance
Enter: Klüberbio AM 92-142, a synthetic ester with a specially formulated, newly developed hybrid thickener that achieved:
- A drop point of 200-degrees Celsius
- Less corrosion than competitors by 2-3 degrees
- Superior water spray off Extreme fatigue testing by wire rope OEM
Perfect for: cranes across multiple industries, on-ship wire ropes, shipyards, and ports – now the marine industry can operate at higher levels of environmental responsibility while maintaining smooth operations.