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Steel wire ropes

Steel wire ropes are flexible elements used to raise loads, made up of a series of steel wires comprising a single working body. These
wires are generally rolled in a helicoidal manner to form so-called spiral or strand cables, which in turn may be rolled helicoidally
around a core to form multiple strand cables, also known as rudder cables in nautical circles. The strands may also be joined alongside
each other to form flat cables.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Cables need to be greased with adherent lubricants featuring excellent anti-corrosion properties, a high degree of penetration and a
considerable load capacity, as they need to penetrate to the core and withstand the extreme pressure the wires are subjected to due
to the friction of the wires against themselves, of the strands against the core and the pulleys and guides while moving.
These characteristics are particularly relevant in the lubrication of anti-twist steel cables, when the height of the load is considerable,
especially in relation to cranes used in ports, shipyards and open-air mines.
All Olipes lubricants for this use are asphalt and solvent-free.

Lubricating with greases

Use on gears and wire ropes for cranes and lifts

MAXIGRAS 49 WR
Pseudo-plastic lubricant with solid additives and EP properties. High-viscosity
(ISO 680) semi-synthetic base oil. Semi-fluid consistency.
AGMA Type CG-1 NLGI 1 DIN KPFHC1N-25 ISO-L-XBDIB-1
-25ºC to +150ºC** Dynamic viscosity (cPs at 25ºC): 500,000
Maximum adherence and protection including at high temperatures, with
vibrations, moisture and in aggressive environments.

** Maximum operating temperature of the lubricant film (solid additives): + 250º

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