METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LUBRICATING A ROPE LAID FROM WIRES

摘要

The object of the invention is a method and an apparatus for lubricating a rope laid from wires in the manufacturing phase of the rope. By means of the invention lubricant, e.g. lubricant (5) containing solid substances such as grease, a grease compound or a paste, is spread onto at least one wire (1) of each strand of the rope to be laid. The lubricant (5) to be spread onto the wire (1) is dispensed onto the endless surface (10) moving in a different direction with respect to the direction of movement of the wire (1) and is conveyed on the aforementioned endless surface (10) into contact with the wire (1).