Viper – Wire Rope Lubricator

Providing fast and effective cleaning and lubrication of wire ropes.

Wire Rope Lubricator

Hexagon Europe is the official Viper WRL distributor in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and for all the Greek Shipping Enterprises Globally. The Viper® WRL unit has been supplied to hundreds of Greek-owned marine vessels and many industrial customers with outstanding performance results. Our technical team has helped marine and industrial maintenance engineers and their captains to upgrade the lubrication practices in their wire ropes. Additionally, the Australian-based Viper® WRL works closely with our Greek team to provide all our customers with first-class technical & sales support.

What is the Viper MK II Wire Rope Lubricator?

A tool to provide fast and effective cleaning and lubricating of wire ropes. Wire ropes from 6mm to 165mm in diameter can be greased at speeds up to 2,000 meters per hour. High-strength cast aluminum collars are lightweight and along with carry handles ensure that the Viper WRL is easy for you to install as well as operate.

Benefits

Financial benefits of using the VIPER WRL

Increases the life of wire rope assets by up to 300% versus manual lubrication methods

Reduces re-lubrication times of wire ropes from several days to several hours compared to manual lubrication

Health, safety & environmental benefits of the Viper WRL

• All grease applied goes on the wire rope

• Does not leak grease, meaning no mess

• No wasted lubricant

• Lightweight allows for safe & efficient application

• No direct human contact with the lubricant

• Wire ropes can be lubricated from a safe distance

Key components of the VIPER WRL

• Viper Seals

• Viper Scrapers

• Viper Rope Cleaners

Viper WRL Variants

Viper MAXI MK II

Superior Protection of Wire Ropes – 50mm to 165mm Fast and effective lubrication of wire ropes with a diameter between 50mm to 165mm. The Viper WRL MKII Maxi lubricates ropes at up to 2000mt/hour.

Viper Mid MK II

Superior Protection of Wire Ropes – 6mm to 67mm

Fast and effective lubrication of wire ropes with a diameter between 6mm to 67mm. The Viper Mid MKII lubricates ropes at up to 2000mt/hour.

Viper Mini MK 3

Superior Protection of Wire Ropes – 6mm to 44mm

The Viper Mini MK 3 provides a light weight, easy to use option for smaller or hard to access wire ropes. It cleans and lubricates wire ropes quickly, efficiently and safely.

Recommended Lubricants

Q® Quantum® EAL Grease NLGI 0

Q® Quantum® EAL Grease NLGI 0 is a special calcium based grease. It is a readily biodegradable lubricant produced with a high percentage of sustainable non toxic raw materials. It offers excellent protection from rust and corrosion and is particularly well suited to cope with wet and corrosive environments. Q® Quantum® EAL Grease is enriched with anti-wear and oxidation-resistance and extreme pressure additives that ensure long service life. It is a tacky, stringy grease, designed to provide excellent adhesion to metallic surfaces. Its high dropping point ensures that the product remains in place even at elevated temperatures. It does not harden, and can provide effective lubrication even at temperatures as low as – 35 oC.

Q™ Quantum 5355 Windlass & Upper Deck Lubricant

Q™ Quantum 5355 Windlass & Upper Deck Lubricant is a tacky, high base oil viscosity, Lithium complex EP grease, enriched with special high quality additives that enhance oxidation resistance, as well as rust and wear protection. It successfully operates under extreme pressures and high temperatures and provides efficient protection under severe working conditions. It provides excellent adhesion to metal surfaces even under extreme shock loads due to its additives ensuring that the service life is maximised and a strong lubrication film is maintained.

Q™Series Quantum 5354, Eco Plus EAL Extra Tacky

Q™Series Quantum 5354, Eco Plus EAL Extra Tacky is a special high viscosity calcium-based grease. It is a readily biodegradable lubricant produced with a high percentage of sustainable non-toxic natural and synthetic ester base oils and a special calcium thickener system. It offers excellent protection from rust and corrosion and is particularly well suited to cope with wet and corrosive environments. Eldon’s GREASE CHT ECO 1 HV PLUS is enriched with anti-wear and oxidation- resistance and extreme pressure additives that ensure long service life. It is a tacky, stringy grease, designed to provide excellent adhesion to metallic surfaces even operating at high speeds. Its high dropping point ensures that the product remains in place even at elevated temperatures. It does not harden and can provide effective lubrication even at temperatures as low as – 25 oC.

Quantum® EAL 5353, a Hexagon Product

Quantum® EAL 5353 is a VGP compliant NLGI 1 grease specifically designed for wire rope lubrication. It provides adhesion to metal surfaces, it has a high dropping point and excellent water washout resistance as demonstrated in the ASTM D 1264 water washout test (2,7% loss). It is recommended as a premium wire rope lubricant suitable for marine and industrial applications. Quantum® 5353, is an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) according to the statutes and requirements of section 2.2.9 of the US EPA VGP (Vessel General Permit). It is an approved Viper WRL lubricant.

Almatek® 1235 a Lubrication Engineers product

Almatek® 1235 is a very tacky NLGI 1 lithium grease that adheres tenaciously on metal surfaces. It is very difficult to be washed off even when there is a lot of water pressure. It contains Almasol® Lubrication Engineers proprietary additive that reduces friction and wears. It is recommended when there is no need for an EAL grease and there is the frequent immersion of ropes into the water, particularly when there is strong water flow.