Over the years on this list there has been a persistent thread suggesting it is essential to lubricate your crank-up tower cables. See the link below for a .pdf FAQ document from US tower wherein it
Steve, This is most interesting as I have a friend who is just now installing a US Tower Crank up. In EI land we tend to lubricate our cables with heavy grease and keep them lubricated. A friend who
I think the term "lubrication" is a misnomer for tower cables. Conventional lubrication with oil or grease should NOT be used on the cables because it does attract dust and grit. They should be "trea
I wonder why crane companies keep their cables (on million dollar cranes) lubed religiously? On this particular topic, I would not place much faith in the manufacturer's edicts, unless you're looking
Yes. As someone else mentioned, location will have some effect on optimum maintenance, but at least in rust prone areas, some form of penetrating lubricant is definitely indicated. I can't think of a
Here is a seemingly authoritative view on the topic: http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/372/wire-rope-lubrication -Doug AE6SY --Original Message-- From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@cont
Howdy, TowerTalkians -- These were posted purported to be from US Towers. with regular inspection of kinking. We do not recommend This is known as a WEASEL CLAUSE so that if you don't replace the cab
maintenance, but at least in rust prone areas, some form of penetrating lubricant is definitely indicated. I can't think of an application involving steel cable, where the owner wishes to measure ca