Cape Business News
Marine lubrication solutions
LUBRICANTS for the marine environment are subjected to very specific and often harsh conditions. They therefore need to be designed for their specific applications to ensure they are effective and safe.
Callum Ford, National Marketing Manager at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, says that typical marine applications include wire ropes, moving chains and cable parts. He stresses that using non-toxic products is also important for preserving marine life.
“People tend to think that biodegradable is the same as non-toxic to marine life, and that’s not always the case,” he explains. “While environmentally friendly lubricants have long aimed to be biodegradable, the EarthwiseTM range supplied by LE is specifically focused on also being non-toxic. For example, LE’s Earthwise EAL Wire Rope Grease (3353) is a certified environmentally acceptable lubricant and is recommended for use in applications on or near wat