The world is constantly changing, faster and faster, it seems, every year, and the way we work in it is changing just as quickly. Today, the timelessness of rope meets the modern strength and surety of metal wire in industries as diverse as marine and shipping through to construction and mining.
Some things, though, never change.
Just like their historical counterparts, woven of plant-based textiles, modern wire ropes need efficient and comprehensive maintenance to perform at their best. But how to do that safely and effectively?
Come with us now as we explore the heart of the Viper WRL system and how we ensure we stay at the forefront of wire rope lubrication technology.
Overview of the Viper WRL System
The Viper WRL (wire rope lubricator) system is the brainchild of a family-owned business whose promise of innovation and efficiency has seen us go from strength to strength around every corner of the world.
Based on cutting-edge research and meticulous engineering, our systems provide an easy-to-use and incredibly efficient method of lubricating your wire ropes. The combination of the complete system ensures total penetration of lubricant, leaving every strand of rope covered.
This prevents the common issue of corrosion within the wire structure, which can go unnoticed and lead to breakage. Anyone who works with wire ropes knows that breakages are not just inconvenient but can lead to catastrophic failure, damaging expensive equipment and injuring personnel.
Lubricating ropes by hand is messy, time-consuming, and a safety hazard. Viper WRL uses every drop of lubricant, massaging it through the rope, reducing wastage and overall costs and providing a safer work environment.
The Viper WRL systems have benefitted a wide range of industries, including construction, mining, marine, offshore oil and gas, and defence, to name just a few. We’re confident that, like so many others in Australia and around the world, once you try a Viper WRL system, you won’t look back!
Key Components of the Viper WRL System
Each component of the Viper WRL kit serves a specific technical function to ensure the efficient and effective lubrication of wire ropes for maximum performance and longevity of equipment and wire rope assets.
Hoses and Fittings
The hose and fittings play a crucial role in facilitating the flow of lubricant and maximising the capacity of the lubricator, ensuring proper lubrication of wire ropes. The hose and fittings are engineered and tested to ensure they handle the pressure and volume of lubricant required for each specific Viper model.
Durability
The Viper WRL components are constructed from durable materials that can withstand the pressure and abrasion associated with the lubrication process, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
Compatibility
The hose and fittings are compatible with the specific model of Viper WRL, ensuring proper integration and functionality within the lubrication system. So, everything runs in harmony with no disruption or downtime.
Safety
Properly designed hoses and fittings contribute to the safety of the lubrication process by minimising the risk of leaks, spills and other hazards that could result from inadequate components.
Quality components are essential to creating an effective whole. Each part of the Viper WRL system plays an essential role in ensuring efficient lubrication, which means better performance and longevity from your ropes, no matter where you are or how you’re using them.
Core Principles of Innovation in Viper WRL
Every industry needs a reliable way to maintain its wire rope assets. Manual lubrication simply has too many downsides — from wasted lubricant to how time-consuming it can be — for it to be a viable option in a fast-paced environment.
What was needed then was a simple, efficient, but effective method of applying lubricant over every rope strand. That is how Viper WRL was born, and it’s this goal that has seen our technology thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth.
We make it a priority to stay ahead of the curve and create a product that provides thorough lubrication that reduces wastage and workload, increases safety, and improves the application process.
The careful design of our system’s hoses and fittings, Viper seal, and casing separates us from our competition. This comes from our willingness to be creative with the latest technology and find cutting-edge solutions to this central industry problem.
Cultivating a Culture of Creativity and Foresight
To be on the cutting edge of technology development, you’ve got to be willing to embrace creativity and anticipate the industry’s future needs. At Viper, we understand how quickly hardware and equipment evolve and that we need to keep up with the latest releases. Finding the best solutions requires drawing on our research and the experience of our team and those using our products.
Being willing to continue innovating and evolving as a company is key to producing the best products for our customers, not just today but for many years ahead.
Case Studies and Real-Life Applications
Viper lubricators have become the go-to lubricating tool for a range of industries both at home in Australia and around the world. In industries like marine, oil and gas, construction, shipping, and the military, well-maintained wire ropes are not just about efficiency but are critical for safety. Viper lubricators have made maintaining wire ropes a quicker, safer, and more efficient process. Higher quality maintenance means better performance for longer, increased productivity, and greatly reduced downtime.
Through collaboration with our customer base, we’ve been able to discuss some of the key issues faced in a range of environments. Ranging from corrosion issues caused by salt water to the mess created by manual lubrication, our products provide the solution.
Available in Viper Mini, Viper Mid, and Viper Maxi, there’s always an innovative solution to your wire rope maintenance needs.
Challenges and Future Prospects
Wire ropes are used in some of the most challenging work environments, which means our products need to withstand these conditions. Part of the challenge when manufacturing our Viper lubricators was to create a durable product that was still mobile and user-friendly.
Our collaboration with our clients has been key to creating an effective product. After all, who knows better what they need from a wire rope lubricator than the people in the industry? We will continue to listen to issues facing those who use our products to remain innovative and at the forefront of the market for years to come.
Call the Wire Rope Maintenance Innovators Today
The Viper WRL range is the result of careful design based on research, collaboration, and innovation. The inner components, including the hose, fittings, and Viper seal, provide an effective, efficient, and easy-to-use solution for wire rope maintenance.
Maintaining your ropes is key to increasing productivity and safety and reducing downtime. To find out more about our range of products — from lubricators to lubricants — get in touch with our friendly, expert team.
