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Manufacturing & Service Lubricants

Discover the importance of manufacturing and service lubricants for our ropes. Maintenance of ropes enhances lifetime performance! We listened to our customers and addressed some industry challenges. BriLube Ultra: Developed to perform in more challenging environments. Enhanced rope lubricant, manufactured with a unique hybrid grease, suitable for;

Operation in ultra-deep waters.
A wide operating temperature range suitable for active heave compensation systems and warmer tropical climates.
Along with a three stage corrosion protection system with a unique ‘water wash off’ performance for frequent subsea operation.

3 industry challenges cause Loss of Lubricant

Deep Water

High pressure in deep water breaks down the rope lubricants components and cause permanent loss or degradation.

High temperatures

When using an "active heave compensating system" and "cyclic bending over sheaves", a lot of heat is generated, which softens wax-based lubricants and results in a loss of lubricant.

Hot climates

Working the lubricant around 60°C (against 110°C drop point) causes wax to become fluid.

Loss of lubricant causes:

Corrosion, causing premature rope failure or reduced service life
Environmental impact concerns
Deck safety issues with lubricant "fling off"
Increased maintenance costs

The solution:

BriLube Fit: Traditional wire rope lubricants suitable for a wide range of offshore applications

BriLube Ultra: Developed to perform in more challenging environments

BriLube FIT

BriLube FIT

Traditional wire rope lubricants suitable for a wide range of off-shore applications.

Suitable for sub-sea deployment with good wash-off protection
Corrosion protection
Wear resistant

BriLube Ultra

BriLube Ultra

Enhanced rope lubricant, manufactured with a unique hybrid grease, suitable for operation in ultra-deep waters
A wide operating temperature range, suitable for active heave compensation systems and warmer tropical climates
Along with a three-stage corrosion protection system with a unique "water wash-off" performance for frequent subsea operations

Lubricant properties

BriLube Fit lubricant

High performance traditional lubricant suitable for a wide range of offshore applications

Temperate climate
- Operational -40°C to +60°C
- Drop point 100°C to 110°C
- Break point -55°C
Subsea deployment (up to 1000m)
Wash-off protection
Wear resistance

BriLube Ultra

Advanced high performance hybrid grease developed to perform in more challenging environments

Suitable for 'active heave compensator' systems
Artic and tropical climates
- Operational -40°C to +120°C
- Drop point +163°C
- Breaking point -60°C
Subsea deployment in ultra-deep waters
Enhanced wash-off protection
Extreme corrosion protection
Greater wear resistance

Manufacturing lubricant application levels

Light Lubrication

Light Lubrication

Stranding
Recommended where lubricant deposits may cause issue

Medium Lubrication

Medium Lubrication

Stranding
Core closing
Recommended for typical overhead crane applications

Heavy Lubrication

Heavy Lubrication

Stranding, Core closing
Rope Closing
Recommended for subsea applications & long-term storage

Service lubricants high pressure spray applications

BriLube Fit 70

A medium thixotropic gel lubricant with stable properties over a wide temperature range offering long lasting corrosion protection.

BriLube Ultra 2

A unique hybrid grease, suitable for operation in ultra-deep waters. A wide operating temperature range suitable for active heave compensation systems and warmer tropical climates, along with a three-stage corrosion protection system with a unique 'water wash-off' performance for frequent subsea operation.

Application

Uniquely developed high pressure spray.

Service lubricants low pressure spray applications

BriLube Fit 30

A semi-dry thin film lubricant excellent penetration and corrosion resisting properties for surface cranes.

BriLube Fit 40

A synthetic lubricant which deposits a slip-resistance film on the wire surfaces for friction driven rope installations.

Application

Uniquely developed low-pressure spray applicator. Easy 'backpack' style application 1-4 bar pressure Saves time Cost effective

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