VGP and European Ecolabel Compliant Lubricant for Wire Ropes and Umbilicals.
BIOGEN WIRESHIELD is a VGP compliant lubricant for wire ropes and umbilicals.
BIOGEN WIRESHIELD has been licenced to European Ecolabel (Licence no. UK/27/013).
With the introduction of the latest issue of the Vessel General Permit (VGP), it is now a requirement for ship operators to use Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants on wire rope and umbilical applications. The regulations are enforced by law and penalties include significant fines and imprisonment.
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.
Strengths
EU Ecolabel: Meets the most stringent environmental standards.
VGP Compliant: 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.
Applications
BIOGEN WIRESHIELD is a VGP compliant lubricant for wire ropes and umbilicals.