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THE PROBLEM
RUST AND CORROSION WHICH
ATTACKS WIRE ROPES INTERNALLY
THE MASTO LUBRICATOR THE RESULTS
ARE EXCEPTIONAL, EXPERTS SAY
Authorities now recognize the value of effective lubrication.

SOLVES THE PROBLEM

Masto-lubricated wire ropes on lifeboats, cranes, and deep diving equipment,
for example can be certified for longer service. Long use by Mobil
Exploration/ Statoil Norway, tests by Mobil Oil UK, Bridon Ropes UK and by
others demonstrate up to 300% prolonged rope-life whether used onshore,
offshore, in shipping or in mining operations.
The Norwegian Maritime Directorate: We require the lubricant to penetrate
This 7/8” (22 mm) the rope. Masto extends wire rope life time and improves safety.
special wire rope,
with plastic-coated
core, is only 8
months old, rusted
THE SOLUTION HOW ITS DONE Det Norske Veritas: We confirm the fact that lubricant penetrated the entire
cross-section of 22 mm (7/8”) Dyform, non-rotating rope and 34 mm (1 3/8”).
Locked coil.
The Norwegian Industrial Safety Departement:
We observed that the space in an old rusted, Dyform wire rope
through from lack THE MASTO LUBRICATOR LUBRICATES ALL EASY INSTALLATION O M
RS:
E USE/ Certex was filled with fresh lubricant, forcing out the old lubricant, thus
of lubrication. It had F S l ico
LIST O Internationa il UK / Mex EMEX improving both safety and economy
to be replaced. TYPES OF WIRE ROPE INSIDE AND OUT REGARDLESS OF WIRE-ROPE n O
Brido pe / Mobil bras / BP / as
Scanroliana / Petro exaco / Br.GPM S.A.
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Professor Oplatka PhD., E.T.H. Zürich: The lubricant penetrated
Elf Ita o / Esso / T hipping / ET oco straight to the core. I congratulate Masto for achieving such
POSITION C o n o c
k Drillin
g / S
ffshore
Maers xip Stena O water / Exx evron
/ A m
on remarkable results.
Confle rmott / Rock Drilling / Ch hite fleet Mobil Exploration/ Statoil: We have used the Masto Lubricator
Lubricating with the aid of brushes, rags, gloves, or by Only the Masto Lubricator penetrates under high pressure Mc De nd Offshore m. / Great Wocean
Diamo erger / Saipe ore / Trans for ten years. Wire rope life has been extended 100-200%.We
other means is costly, risky, and ineffective. The lubricant all types of wire rope, such as Non-rotating, Dyform, and The Masto Lubricator is easy to use. Split seals ir e
b
rm
h
Sclum Pacific Offs / UK Navy d
y im it e will give our highest recommendation.
Sw Navy / A / Inco L herr
forms a film on the surface which water vapour can Locked Coil with heavy grade lubricant. NB. To obtain total Norw. Gold Mines dralift / Lieb eanic Health & Safety Executive Diving Inspectorate (UK): Diving
are fitted around the rope and clamped in place te
Sta rt & Pitt / H y
Sunsu
b / C
mex
Stotte am / Geco / ng / Stolt Co h Fleet bell wire ropes: An effective high pressure lubricator should be
penetrate, thus becoming trapped. Temperature changes penetration through a compact rope the pressure must be by the two halves of the lubricating chamber. Geote l / Oceaneri Nord» / Smit namaris used that will convey fresh heavy grade marine lubricant to
cause condensation and rust then begins to form from the minimum 20 bar Alcate y / Rederei « mgm. / The marine
The unit is coupled to a high-pressure lubricating seawa Hellenic Shipent / Athena mgm. the core of the rope and displace entrained water. Type of
Ceres Managem OL tankship n d.y.
inside. A wire rope can appear to be in good condition, (285 PSI) in the chamber. Even wire rope subjected to pump via flexible hose, and lubricant is forced into Un Internation hips / Berg t / RCCL lubricant
ic o m a l / M e s e
the
to be used as recommended by the manufacturer of
lubricator, and the rope manufacturer.
Vela k s a ri
when in fact corrosion and friction are destroying it from severe surface wear will have a longer life when lubricated the lub. chamber. eT a n / Ac o
Universr Shipmgm. . / V-ships land
m
Elf Aquitaine: We save two man-days of labour on an
Barbe ne Shipmgming / J.J. Ug na Line
the inside. Its useful life is shortened and it becomes with the Masto. Stainless steel, galvanized, and other The unit is anchored by two chains to a convenient, Neoprltud Wide SihOip.Sp .K. Linel /cSruteises e average-size crane. The high pressure, forces the lubricant
W / Mitsu Crysta al Jan to the very core.
potentially dangerous. Even factory lubricated wire rope special types of wire rope require just as much lubrication stationary object. The pump is started and the wire I.T.M. y Shipping / Haniel / Whe
Teeka erk Prosper- Bridon International/Certex (UK): We have tested various
requires regular relubrication. since friction is the same and corrosion can also occur. rope is pulled through the Lubricator. Be rg w
devices. We found that Masto greatly assists effective lubrication.

The wire rope below is

like new, completely and
thoroughly lubricated.

The Masto Lubricator is

Appearance typical of a well lubricated rope. Open chamber Model MWL 4/35. portable, but it can also be
mounted permanently, for
example by installing a
lubricating chamber on each
Lubricated with Masto. Unlubricated. lifeboat rope with a T-coupling.

Wire rope type:

Non-rotating
Dyform. A tightly Model MWL, 4/35 is
woven 1 1/4” (32 mm) designed to take 4 seals.
rope, completely In the test, lubricant was applied Rust, old lubricant, water and Model MWL 36/77 takes
lubricated straight to the core. at a pressure of 35 bars (511 foreign objects are forced out of 2 seals. Lubricators are
The masto also works PSI.). Lubricant consumption the rope, scraped off, and fresh delivered as standard in
easily with heavy grade was about 3,3lbs. (1,5 kg.) per lubricant is applied - all in one aluminium but can also be
lubricants which last 50 ft. (15 m) of rope. Wire-rope operation. Normal lubricant delivered in other metals,
much longer and give speed can be up to 165 - 198 ft. consumption: 1-2 % of the wire approved for underground
the best results. (50 - 60 m) per min. rope weight. mines.
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MEMBER OF

THE MASTO LUBRICATOR IMPROVES SAFETY,

PREVENTS ACCIDENTS AND WIRE ROPE FAILURE
The Masto Lubricator extends rope life. It can use a wide range of lubricants but higher PATENTED
viscosity products are recommended. Oil or liquid will disappear very fast from the rope.
Masto saves lubricant and time, and minimizes spillage.
NB! Do not use any biumastic lubricants as this is useless and to obtain penetration this
must be cleaned off by a solvent such as whitespirit. Contact us for lubricant advice.
The Masto Lubricator comes in two models: Model MWL 4/35 mm dia. and Model MWL
The air supply to
36/77 mm dia. Seals for Model MWL 4/35 mm/dia. come in 16 different diameters the pump should
(sets) at 2 mm intervals. Seals for Model MWL 36/77 mm dia. come in 15 different be 7-8 bar max.

LUBRICATING WIRE ROPE BY HAND!

diameters (sets) at 3 mm intervals. One seal size covers only one rope diameter.
A lubricator for larger rope diameters is avilable upon special request.
The Masto Lubricator is light
in weight. AIR
Model 4/35 weights 8 lbs, The complete OR BY OTHER INEFFECTIVE METHODS
(3,6 kg). Model 36/77, Masto system
13 lbs. (5,9 kg.). Masto seals consists of:
- High pressure
GIVES MAXIMUM SAFETY
are very durable. A set of
pump with flow
seals can lubricate approxy- controlvalve
mately 9000 ft. (3000 m) and ballvalve.
-
RI ANT
of wire ropes. - Drumcover.
Y
Follower plate.
NL E VE B
O IGH UR CTI D L RIC
3m (9 ft.) U
H SS FFE AN LUB
When ordering seals flexible hose.
please state exact actual - Masto
rope diameter and
Lubricating
chamber with R E S E ING TY
number of seal sets. 2 lengths of P RE EAN Y DU
SU CL AV
ancor chains.
N
E AL HE
N H
T ER WIT
The Masto Lubricator is in use Seals will ordinarily clean the rope IN ON
on most oil rigs, on all suitable wire surface satisfactory. For special cases TI
ropes. where unusually tough coatings or CA
extensive corrosion is present passing
Areas of application: Offshore, the rope through the chamber twice, or
shipping, industry, fishing, mining, soaking the rope before pressure
armed forces, construction, power lubrication with white spirit or some
stations, cable-cars, elevators, skilifts, similar solvent it will often help to
diving, ROV, seismic operations, etc. loosen the contaminants.
In certain cases the Masto Lubricator NB! When ordering seals please,
can be used on stationary ropes by measure the wire rope exactly best by
moving the lubricating chamber along hand since it may reduce in diameter
the rope. Masto can lubricate several after a periode in service. A given seal
ropes simoultaneousley. size only works with one rope diameter.

Photo:Tore Hvass, Husmofoto - Design & print: Bjorvand & Skarpodde, Norway ©

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