Wire ropes are hard-working components in many different applications, from mines to lifts, ports, construction sites, and drainage systems. Ron Byrnes, Senior Technical Sales Representative and Wire Rope Specialist at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, has over 30 years of experience working with wire ropes, including working directly on major
While specialist lubricants can work wonders for a particular component in a specific type of equipment, a general use lubricant can be used in multiple processes and is one of the most important additions to a technical maintenance team’s toolkit. Used on all manner of things from conveyor belt bearings
Wire ropes are critical parts of many operations. These components are often responsible for lifting, moving and carrying heavy loads. Just like any other mechanical component, they have to have the right product in them to work effectively. Gary Wentzel, Senior Technical Sales Representative for Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa
Good lubrication reduces friction, which in turn increases the lifespan of mechanical components. This is true for everything from mining equipment to bicycle chains. Often, commercial products that are used in intensive applications like wire ropes at mining and mining processing facilities aren’t always considered for other, less-intensive uses. However,
Plain bearings are often used in intensive applications because of their ability to operate for a long time under heavy loads and their low maintenance needs, even in harsh operating conditions. Despite this, their resilience doesn’t mean that they are immune to failure and some of the common causes of
Finding the right lubricant for an application is essential for keeping equipment functioning well, extending its lifespan and preventing component failure. Aluminium complex grease is a multifunctional, multipurpose product that can achieve this for many applications, including in manufacturing and assembly plants, steel mills, boat trailers, paper mills, vehicle wheel
Plain bearings are renowned for their ability to operate for many years under heavy loads and in extremely harsh operating conditions with little wear or need for attention. This makes them a good choice for intense applications. However, in order to get the most out of them over the long
A lubricant’s viscosity is arguably its most important property – its resistance to flow and shear. Viscosity can be influenced by several factors, from contamination to temperature. Multi-viscosity oils have been developed to cater to a wider range of grades and temperatures. Ford explains that the Society of Automotive Engineers
Plastics are an ever-growing and significant industrial sector, meaning that plastics production, moulding and conversion operations need the support of high-quality lubricants to ensure long-lasting performance. While there are some general application lubricants that can work well in different parts of the plastics production process, in some cases, specialist functions
Lubrication Engineers launches local version of instant lubricant Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa is now offering a more affordable, locally filled version of its Wirelife® Monolec® Penetrating Lubricant (2001) instant aerosol lubricant. Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, says that previously, to retain the ISO
The best way to protect your equipment is to apply the right lubricant at the right time and in the right quantities. This is the philosophy at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa. But, says Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager, there’s one more principal worth bearing in mind: a good lubricant
Why They Make Excellent Multifunctional Lubricants While no grease can truly be an “all-purpose” lubricant, aluminium complex grease is a valuable multifunctional, multipurpose product. Since they first came into the market in the 1960s, they have undergone numerous improvements, especially in terms of water resistance and thermal and mechanical stability.
