| Wire Rope Lubricants
that are biodegradable, non toxic, and leave no oil slick! |
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| Cost Comparison
of LUBEGARD® Wire Rope Lubricant and Grease |
10-year Life Cycle Studies
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Wire Rope:
5000ft |
| Price of Grease |
$.40/lb ($3.25/gal)
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| Price of Seed
Oil-based Lubricant |
$2.00/lb ($15.20/gal)
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| Use Cost/yr Grease
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$7.05/ft [0.5
lb/ft, 26 times/year from a $5000 applicator] |
Use Cost/yr
Seed-based Lubricant Oil
0.1 lb/ft, 26 times/year from a $1000 applicator, plus 25% more
wire rope useful life due to improved rust protection |
$6.62/ft
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| 10 yr Enviromental
Cost of Grease-fines/cleanup |
$1,100,000 |
| Total Cost/yr
of Grease |
$27.25/ft |
| Total Cost/yr
of Veg Oil |
$6.62/ft
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