Farmingdale, N.J. –based Bel-Ray, announced the release of its latest mining product, Molylube Open Gear and Rope Lubricant. The newest mining lubricant can be used in general industrial open gears, pins and bushings, chains, wire ropes, cables, drive chains and sliding surfaces.

Molylube Open Gear and Rope Lubricant has been specifically formulated for open gears, girth gears and rack and pinions which are found in all types of equipment such as draglines, shovels, mills, kilns and stationary and mobile cranes. The Molylube Open Gear and Rope Lubricant is a highly tenacious lubricant that ensures adherence to the gear teeth creating excellent resistance to throw-off and slinging.

“Bel-Ray’s Molylube SF100 is the leader in open gear lubrication for the world’s largest and most demanding mining equipment,” said Bret Jenkins, director of Mining Sales. “Now, the same protection is available in a convenient aerosol version, virtually eliminating wear in open gears in draglines, shovels, cranes and stationary rotary equipment.”

Molylube Open Gear and Rope Lubricant is a versatile, heavy-duty multi-service aerosol spray lubricant developed for easy lubrication of hard to reach open gears, chains and wire ropes. Its unique formulation provides excellent lubrication under extreme pressure conditions. In addition the new aerosol lubricant provides anti-wear, water resistance and rust and corrosion protection associated with demanding mining and heavy industry equipment applications.