Testimonials
Wirelife® Almasol® Coating Grease (452) effectively resolved chain rust and wear issues for Antillean Shipping's forklifts.
key takeaways
Challenge
Augusto Posada, chief mechanic, identified that the humid south Florida climate was causing premature rusting and wear on Taylor forklift chains, leading to unexpected vessel loading delays and incurring thousands of dollars in replacement and labor costs.
LE solution
Wirelife® Almasol® Coating Grease (452) was recommended by a local LE lubrication consultant for its rapid penetration, resistance to slinging off, tackiness, water resistance, and inclusion of the wear-reducing additive Almasol.
Results
Wirelife 452 has effectively eliminated the problems of rusting and premature wear in chains.
I’ve never noticed rust coming off chains as much as after applying LE Wirelife the first time. After the first application I’ve noticed such little rust buildup. It really protects.
- Augusto Posada
Customer Profile
Antillean Shipping began as a family owned business shipping goods from the island of Cuba to locations throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. After the Cuban revolution, the business relocated to Miami and located its terminal on the Miami River. They now operate a fleet of six container ships serving mainly Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Application
Antillian Shipping have 12 Taylor model 950 and 975 forklifts, with a capacity of 90,000 lbs lifting power each.
Challenge
Several years ago, Augusto Posada, chief mechanic, noticed that the chains on the Taylor forklifts were rusting and wearing out prematurely due to the humid south Florida climate, resulting in thousands of dollars in replacement and labor costs. The chains would also seize unexpectedly causing vessel loading delays.
LE Solution
The local LE lubrication consultant, recommended Wirelife® Almasol® Coating Grease (452) to solve their issue. Wirelife 452 penetrates rapidly into the chain and will not sling off easily. It is tacky, water resistant and contains Almasol, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive.
Results
Since using Wirelife 452, the issues of the chains rusting and wearing out prematurely have been resolved.