Guys, This is very simple. If it's meant to move, like a crankup, it MUST be moved regularly. And lubed generously. If you let it sit, it will ossify, much like your own backside. 2-3 times a month i
be moved regularly. You mean like exercising it on a regular basis? I totally agree. Define generously. A regular application is recommended. As long as the strands are saturated, you're good to go.
Steve, Completely agree... I meant MOVING it 2-3 times a month, not lubing it. Hell, if it got once a month, that'd be fine. Shouldn't stop in the same place each time. +/- an inch or three, to preve
Hello All, Does stainless steel aircraft cable require a coating??? Thanks in advance for any input... _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Don't know about coating, but ANY "wire rope" that moves - aka you are using it in your hoist system should be regularly lubricated, and preferably with a lube meant for wire rope. (there are a few s
There's no coating involved. A cable lubricant like PreLube 6 is a lightweight material that soaks into the cable to lubricate the strands. I've seen guys lubing their crank-up cables with a heavy g
If you want to know about cables, look at aircraft. Cables used on aircraft are not normally "oiled", they will pick up and hold grit it they are tacky, it wears them out faster than if left dry on t