BIOGEN WIRESHIELD

High Performance Biodegradable Wire Rope Lubricant

• Biodegradable, Minimal Eco-Toxicity, Non-Bioaccumulative.
• Outstanding corrosion protection
• Highly resistant to water wash-off
• Maximum penetration ensuring protection at the cable core
• Does not drip or fling off due to the pseudo-plastic rheology
• Temperature range -50 to +180°C
• Friction reduction reducing abrasion and wear
• Simple & safe application
• Stable in the presence of salt water
• Also ideal for use on ROV umbilicals
• Approved for use on Rolls Royce Syncrolift

Product information

BIOGEN WIRESHIELD is a biodegradable lubricant for wire ropes and umbilicals.

• Read our latest Case Studies from:
  • EMAS CHIYODA
  • Fugro

Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants are often quoted as having reduced performance capabilities when compared to traditional mineral oil lubricants. A No Compromise approach has been taken to the development of BIOGEN WIRESHIELD, leading to its performance capabilities being equal to or greater than mineral oil competitors.

In-house laboratory tests and extensive field trials with some of the largest wire rope and umbilical users and manufacturers in the world have repeatedly proven the quality of BIOGEN WIRESHIELD.

• Maximum penetration Ensuring protection at the cable core
• Excellent corrosion protection Preventing premature failure
• Extreme wash-off resistance Guaranteeing protection when wet
• High fling-off resistance Minimising slip hazards whilst providing long term protection
• Friction reduction Reducing abrasion and wear
• Simple & safe Non-hazardous to operator
• Biodegradable and low eco-toxicity Minimising environmental impact
• High level of pumpability Easy application with automatic lubricators
• High temperature stability Ensuring protection at high temperatures
• Stable in the presence of sea water Protection does not fail when exposed to sea water
• Low temperature capabilities Suitable for Arctic & Antarctic conditions
• High temperature stability Resistance at high temperature created by heave compression
• No sheen formula Will leave no traces of use