Development test results of wire rope lubricants in a cyclic corrosion environment

摘要

Performance of wire ropes in marine and industrial applications is radically influenced by the environment. This paper reviews the development of cyclic corrosion test protocols and protection provided by wire rope lubricants. The study combines the effect of tensile stress, bending stress and cyclic corrosion exposure on the strength of wire segments. The typeso f corrosion activity present along failure surfaces, rate of change in tensile strength and the effects of various lubricants are documented information presented is significant to the development of maintenance free wire ropes.